Just took a couple of days off to watch Euro soccer with 2 billion other people. Amazing how good-natured the English and Italians were: of course, they are all international super-stars playing for the same teams.
The electricity in the houses is done and we now have a front door we can lock. It only took me an hour of fishing to attach two bolts to connect two parts. Going through a list of jobs preparing the way for laying the floor which I will attempt by myself! Amazing how after this house-building experience I can really enjoy 2 hours wandering around Central construction store in Antigonish. Getting used to the tools and the materials... I actually know what a lot of the tools do for you! I can see why handymen find tools so exciting. I would love a Makita finishing nailer...
A lovely Antigonish weekend with Anna and Frances enjoying the cars, the people, the shops, a visit to Bayfield and Rosemary's family houses... It is fun to be away from people, but I have to admit I am a city person. And it's very sad that David and Rosemary have to stay in Princeton to deal with health issues.
A watercolour by Anna Syparek, Rosa's Apples, seen at the Lyghtesome Gallery, is éblouissant. I can't think of an English word that works so well. Anna Syparek is on a par with Alice Reed, both superb water-colorists.
Then back to the Cape and into the house to work on insulating the windows and doors, installing the sump pump, setting up tables, moving wood around, experimenting with floor patterns.
I find a little electrical fault in our wiring and Peter Speak's beautiful light is shining in Cape Breton. It will hopefully shine over many happy and satisfying dinners.
Now to work on Donagh's ship lights.
This is as good as a spa: losing weight, eating great food, stretching, lifting... All my pants fit me. I have to remind myself that I have a faulty heart. Who says?
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