The living room nook sports the latest example of an Early American Crate style bookcase. I had to reduce the size of my library in the move from the states. I couldn't part with the few examples of my father's woodwork gracing the top shelf or my brother's artwork above.
A bicycle remains my only means of transportation, limiting the size and the number of the things I can transport home. A friend was kind enough to take me on a shopping expedition to obtain the things I needed to keep the weeds down and to terraform the yard.
The above image does not convey the lumpy yard state that forms mosquito breeding pools when it rains. The soil is marl which is used for road paving in these parts. It is very hard when dry and a slippery mud when wet. In an effort to restore my boyish frame, I spend the early mornings with a pick knocking down the high points and moving marl to the low areas. The marl breaks out in chunks that must be broken down in order to gauge if a flatter surface is achieved. This process produces a harvest of rocks that will need a future home.
I've made some leveling progress in the boat slip area where the iguanas hang out. They are attracted to the loosened soil and dig holes in the flatten area. It could be that they are nesting and I'll soon have an iguana farm on my hands. I can't train the iguanas not to dig holes, I can only hope that it rains then dries out so the digging will stop.
It was time for a housewarming party! Here my friend Colin shills for Belikin beer. Do you feel a sudden thirst coming on?
Everyone gravitated to the front deck. Some seats were better than others.
Shoes were removed to protect the new wood floor. I hope everyone got home with the correct shoes!
Seina entertains the crowd with charades.
A housewarming gift purchased on the Island of Women, Mexico. It is something I may never wear, but will hang with my drying clothes for the enjoyment of those driving by. I still hope for a Trump pinata!
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| A little rest and they were back at it. |
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| Good job, all the practice paid off! |
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| Morning fog explained
I have to say the housewarming was a raging success!
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| The aftermath |
