Just in time

 It looks like things at my house were done just in time. The weatherman was right when he predicted snow in October for us. I am very happy the renovations on the house and my son's carport are finished.

Listening to the weatherman I also took care of some trim painting on the porch and redid the stain on the deck. In preparation for the predicted snow I racked up three bags of leaves Friday. I also made a trip to the grocery store Sunday because my intuition was telling me the warning was right. 

Here is proof of our current situation. I don't ever recall snow in October. It will be interesting to see how much we get.

  

Are you kidding?

Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink runs through my mind today. Our tap water in Grants,NM is pretty yucky and we usually purchase bottled water to make coffee etc. We have or rather had a couple of places said water refills could be purchased by the gallon. Our local grocery store, a machine in front of the dollar store and Walmart were the only water machines that I know of. As of this morning none of them worked! I am getting tired of buying gallons of water at the grocery store. One can only store so many empty gallon jugs!

I'm not sure what is going on. It is just one more annoying thing to deal with in this time of troubles. What next I wonder?

and counting...

 It is only a little more than two weeks before the election. I will be so happy when the negative advertising stops. I don't understand why candidates can't say what they represent instead of running down the opposing candidate. I have lived through a lot of elections, but I don't remember another that was so dirty. The sad part is even when November 3rd comes around we still won't know who won because all the absentee ballots still need to be counted. The current president has stated that even if he loses he will not leave the white house. That should be interesting! I don't remember a time when the outgoing president was arrested. It could happen!

Whatever happens with the current election I will be very happy when it is over.

Finished

 After several weeks and several thousand dollars our renovation projects are finished. Never saw so much money go so fast! Ar least I will never have to do it again in my lifetime! My house actually looks better than it did when it was new and I am sure it will be a lot warmer this winter with the improved paneling and pro panel on the skirting.

Even though I hadn't expected my son to be still living with me, he is, and he needs a secure place to park his car. He had a carport built behind the garage for that purpose. 

It looks as if we are secure for not only the winter, but for years to come. It also looks as if I won't be moving anytime soon!

Your choice I guess

 Yesterday seeking a gallon of paint to paint a door and screen door I went into Diamond G, a local store. As I was waiting for someone to show up at the paint desk I noticed a woman walking all over the store- without a mask. I was really tempted to ask her, what in the hell did she think she was doing. I kept my mouth shut and tried to stay away from her. Apparently the store and the lady didn't get the message that masks are required.

Finally getting someone to wait on me I was told the gallon of paint I needed would be $48. I calmly said no thanks, I'll get it somewhere else. I then proceeded to our local Walmart  to see what they had to offer. I made a good choice because I found what I needed for $24. I was also happy to have found a clerk who knew what he was selling. I don't plan on ever going to Diamond G again! 

Last wish

First I want to state that I am neither a republican or a democrat. I vote for the person not the party.  

I am appalled with what the current POTUS has gotten away with. One of the latest moves is horrendous! On her death bed Justice Ruth Ginsburg asked that her replacement be put off until the new president is elected. Always needing to be in charge, Trump rushed to nominate Judge Amy Barrett to fill her shoes. 

Now that he has been diagnosed with the virus it would be so cool if he was paid back. If he doesn't survive I can hear him pleading with his followers, "Vote for me anyway, I'll be back."