On the other hand, unlike regular work (at least of the kind to which I was previously accustomed) this brand of labor brings immediate satisfaction. I am almost completely unpacked and I am now typing from my very recently painted office. Indeed, the entire master suite is now a beautiful green - Dutch Boy Spearmint Green to be exact.
I had not painted a room in over ten years. Used to be pretty good at it; still am. It just takes longer and is more painful. I am not as limber as I once was and the various painting poses are now a tad awkward. And painting - like most everything else - takes longer than it once did. But I just got back from supper and today's paint is now dry and it does look fabulous - if I do say so myself. There are a few spots that need a touch-up and the room will probably probably require four hours or so to put it back together - but I am quite pleased.
The urgency of the painting is a function of the arrival of my new King Size Temperpedic adjustable bed on Tuesday. It will be a "sleigh" bed and the headboard weighs about 200 lbs. I assume the footboard hits the scales at about half that; but in any event I want everything prepared for its arrival. The bed may not move for a few years...
In other news, Amanda will arrive on October 25th. She's applying for lots of jobs and I have no doubt she will be gainfully employed shortly upon her arrival. I am REALLY looking forward to having her as a house mate. I wonder how she will feel about her purple bedroom? It is possible that more painting is in my future...
I have also booked a guest for a couple of months who will be acting in a production at Perseverance Theater later this fall. Enrique previously stayed with my friend, Joan, and I am delighted to continue the tradition. Enrique will be accompanied by his best pal, Nikki, a little herder dog who accompanied me, Joan, and her hound, Maddy, on a number of walks this past year. Nikki will be giving my new abode a test drive as far as doggy compatibility in concerned. Enrique is very diligent about his dog walking; but it is possible Uncle Elmo may be able to do some dog walking too... Hah!
Finally, a couple of pics of a Magpie that Alison and I stumbled across on the Fish Creek Trail early last week. He/she was a very cooperative subject.
Oddly enough - Magpies are more common in Juneau in the fall and winter
A very handsome and cooperative specimen
And oh, yeah, I am now the owner of a new iPhone. So...for those of you who lamented my inability to be a text buddy - that issue is now resolved.
So there you have it! Carry on kids....
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