Monthly Archives: July 2016

Sunday July 31, 2016

Posted on 31 July 2016 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

I am reading An Early Wake by Sheila Connolly in her County Cork mystery series. This weekend was the 400 mile highway 21 yard sale running form Wytheville, VA to Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina. The locals set … Continue reading →

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Saturday July 30, 2016

Posted on 30 July 2016 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

House cleaning this morning. Otherwise, we are working on kit stuff. I did check the garden this morning and discovered we had blue lake green beans ready to pick. I harvested more than enough for our dinner tonight. I will … Continue reading →

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Friday July 29, 2016

Posted on 29 July 2016 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

We had several rain storms yesterday afternoon and last night bringing a welcome 3/4 of an inch of rain. Along with the rain came some cooler air and a good breeze for today. Gym and grocery store this morning. Kit … Continue reading →

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Thursday July 28, 2016

Posted on 28 July 2016 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

The AC repair guy showed up late yesterday afternoon. Turns out it was a blown capacitor. He also found a mouse nest in the outside unit which he removed. The house finally cooled down around 9 last night. I worked … Continue reading →

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

Posted on 27 July 2016 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

I am reading A Gala Event by Sheila Connolly in her Orchard mystery series. We are still hanging in there with no AC. They are supposed to come this afternoon, but so far, we have not heard from them. Even … Continue reading →

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Tuesday July 26, 2016

Posted on 26 July 2016 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Sunday night I noticed the AC was running constantly but I could not feel cool air like I usually do while sitting in the den or lying in bed reading. Monday afternoon when I returned back home from Winston I … Continue reading →

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Monday July 25, 2016

Posted on 25 July 2016 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Off to Winston around 8am this morning. I stopped by the law firm that did the closing to pick up our check then on to my hair cut appointment. From there I grabbed a bite to eat and made several … Continue reading →

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Sunday July 24, 2016

Posted on 24 July 2016 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Not much to report other than it continues to be hot and dry. I’ve Colin out for a couple of short play times with the Frisbee. We put together a set of regulate and unregulated chemicals for biology kits this … Continue reading →

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Saturday July 23, 2016

Posted on 23 July 2016 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

I am reading The Price of Malice by Archer Mayor. House cleaning this morning. I watered the garden and harvested a couple of little zucchini and two cherry tomatoes. Otherwise, we are working on kits today, mostly downstairs and here … Continue reading →

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Friday July 22, 2016

Posted on 22 July 2016 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Yahoo!!!! The Winston house is sold. Our realtor in Winston took care of all the closing stuff for us. She just called to let me know I can pick up the check on Monday since I will be in Winston … Continue reading →

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