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Painting

Well the chair came out great.  The only problem I have with it is now we need to paint the bedroom, or so I’m told.  We found some great material but it’s not quite the right color to match our walls.  It’s easier to change the paint to match the material than it is to find material to match the walls, or so I’m told.

I don’t mind painting at all.  It’s all of the preparation that I dislike.  One things for sure, something as simple as a coat of paint can really change the mood of a room.  The walls were a dark green which was my choice but now we are going with a much lighter green, almost a cool green color.  I have to admit, that color is going to be much better so I guess I should leave the decorating up to her next time.

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Yard Sales

Rachel drug me to a couple of yard sales over the weekend and I have to admit I thoroughly enjoyed it.  It’s almost like going on a treasure hunt.  We found a great antique chair for our bedroom that needed some new upholstery but other than that, it’s a great find at an even better price.

So now we are looking for some fabric to reupholster the chair and are even going to do that ourselves.  It’s not that hard to do on the style of chair once we really looked at the chair.  All we have to do now is find the right material and some upholstery tacks and it’s going to look great.  I hope so anyway.

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Well worth the trip

If you haven’t ever been to Washington DC, you should make the trip.  There is something for everyone there.  Not only were the July 4th fireworks amazing but the museums were very educational.  My favorite just happened to be the NRA museum and there’s no charge to get in.  Believe it or not but Rachel actually found it interesting too.

Yeah I know most people think that guns and things like that are a guy thing but that’s not necessarily true.  That’s almost like saying art museums are for ladies.  I dare to disagree.  If you could have seen some of the amazing work on not only the stocks of the guns but also etched in the medal on these weapons, you would appreciate the workmanship if not the weapon.  No I’m not promoting anything with guns, just promoting a nice trip.

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Fireworks

As usual, we went out to see the fireworks display this year. I was glad that all the family could attend. It was nice to have the family together as we watched the fireworks display in all its glory. We celebrated the birth of our country together.

The show lasted about forty-five minutes and was worth all the trouble. The beach was packed with people who were trying to see the show like we were. We found a great spot to observe the show and were satisfied with the results. It was a fun night together and I hope to do it again next year.

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Fireworks in Washington DC

Everyone keeps telling me that you haven’t seen fireworks until you see them in Washington DC.  I have been told that there is nothing more beautiful than seeing them around the Monument.  Well, looks like we will get to know first hand.

It’s been too long since either of us has seen a really good fireworks display so we decided to take a road trip to Washington DC to see what all of the fuss is about.  I did pull up a couple of youtube videos from the past years and I must admit, I’m getting a bit excited about seeing them up close and personal.  Stay safe everyone and enjoy your holiday.

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Neighbors new dog

Our neighbor came home with a new dog they got from the animal shelter.  They had been talking about getting a dog for some time.  Well believe it or not but they chose a Pit Bull.  Some people have a thing against them but it’s not the breed, it’s the owners that make them mean.

This dog is 10 months old and about as gentle as I have ever seen.  In fact, I bet he would lick you to death before he ever thought about biting anyone or anything.  They already had a cat and Bubba, as they call him, thinks Tabby is his new best friend.  Tabby on the other hand, it’s quite sure what to make of this goofy thing that bounces up and down while trying to play.

I don’t know about you but I think it’s awesome that they chose to rescue a dog instead of buying a puppy.

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The Horse Whisperer

Rachel and I have watched The Horse Whisperer a few times and it’s not only a movie for you ladies.  Us guys enjoy it too.  After all, it’s almost a cowboy movie.  Well Rachel came home with the book yesterday.  She can’t seem to put it down.  I must admit, I kinda like her reading it too because she seems a lot more interested in cuddling with me since she started reading it.

As with most movies, she says the book is so much better.  Might be but doesn’t sound like my kinda book.  Who knows, I might have to borrow it after she’s finished reading it.  Nothing like a good book on a nice summers day laying in the hammock.

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Hey, it works

Well I just wanted to let all of you know that the distilled vinegar on weeds actually works.  I sprayed the weeds every other day for a week and was pleasantly surprised to find that the weeds were dying after the third time I sprayed them.  Just gave them an extra day of spraying for good measure.

Nothing like getting rid of the weeds and saving money and even time too.  Well, it also saved my back from bending over pulling the weeds.  Yeah I have a hoe but I like to try and get the roots so I pull them instead of chopping them with a hoe.

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Weeds are taking over

The season of yard work is now in full bloom. Mowing isn’t that bad and neither is weed eating the yard but the weeds are taking over. We only have a few flower beds around our yard and I hate the thought of using weed killer. It’s not only full of chemicals, but you run the risk of damaging your flowers should the wind blow.

A friend of mine told me about using white or distilled vinegar to kill weeds.  They told me that I might have to spray the weeds a few times before they die but the vinegar is biodegradable and won’t hurt the environment. I’m all for that.  Not to mention, it’s a lot cheaper than weed killers.  Guess I’ll give it a try and keep you guys posted of how effective it is.

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Auctions

As I was driving down the road the other day I noticed a sign that was advertising auctions. I used to go to auctions when I was young with my father. I thought it would be pretty cool to go to another now that I am an adult.

The auction is today and I am excited about going to it to see what is happening. I am always interested in finding things that are interesting to me. I may buy something or I may not, but I am sure that I will have a good time.