Through The Mist Darkly

Finally, Spring has decided to make an appearance. Half way through already
and this is the nicest weekend we’ve had all year. The fact that it’s a long
weekend to boot sure makes for a nice change.

Maxine came down on Saturday and Jan and I took her out for her birthday. 74
years young and she’s still a looker

We had an great afternoon sitting around outside drinking screwdrivers and
enjoying the new screen room. In the evening, we went out to the Ariston and
had a lovely meal. Ceaser salad, big steaks and Cherries Jubilee. Yum Yum.

Jan decided that Sarah needed a little bed on the deck since she seems to have
moved in.

For those outside of Canada who are wondering what the holiday we celebrate is -
it’s called Victoria Day and supposedly celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday on
the 24th of May. Actually, it’s just an excuse for a long weekend. Most folks
call it the May Two-Four which is a clever way to say we sit around outside and
drink all weekend. Beer comes in cases of 24 and most people call them Two-Fours.
Anyway, this is the traditional weekend to start planting gardens and open up the
cottage. Who cares what it’s called, it’s nice to be able to sit in the sun
without needing a down coat and a hat.

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I know you’ve all been waiting so here it is.

Since summers have been so hot for the last few years and now that we’re moving from SARS season
(or is it silly season?) to West Nile Season, we decided that a screen enclosure was a good idea
for the back deck. Building this was a challenge because the instructions were not very clear but
somehow I muddled through.

Picture time!

OK, the first picture.

This shows the header up that holds the roof and gives strength to the whole thing. Because
the deck is two feet off the ground, I had to extend the header higher to give me something to
attach to. Thanks to Mark and Jim for brainstorming with me to come up with the strongest
solution.

Now for the frame.

The frame is up the roof trusses are in. This filled the deck from side to side and I was a
little concerned that this wouldn’t work out right. No worries.

Here’s a shot of the construction forecat.

Sarah (now known as Braveheart) was first out into the construction zone and made sure
that everything was going according to the plan. This is the cat that we thought would
be afraid of her own shadow. Not so.

The roof is on, we’re cooking now!

Everything tightened up nicely, nothing broke and very few swear words were necessary.

Furniture’s going in, almost time to relax!

Jan cut the carpet to fit (and also cleaned up one of my boo boos) and we now have a place
to enjoy dinner during those hot summer evenings.

The forecat gives her blessing and brings a friend

Sarah moves in and even convinces Maggie to come along. 4 paws up!

And the chair makes it complete!

Some of you will remember (or you can scroll down) the chair Maxine made for us at Christmas.
I’ve been taking some grief for this being in the living room all winter. Not any more!!

There you go, the room is in - come on over and I’ll buy you a beer!

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