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Do you like HGTV?

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I do, and I like seeing the “before” and “after” pictures.

We had some remodeling done this winter in the little efficiency condo next door to us in Texas (we use it as a second bedroom when needed, and it’s in rental the rest of the time).  I really like how it came out.  The Before:

and the After:

The old kitchen was original to 1983, so it was well past the time for an update.  We had to “steal” about 10″ from the walk-in closet to get in a real refrigerator and slightly bigger range.  And DRAWERS!!!  We have DRAWERS!!!

The carpet went in Wednesday, so we are officially D*O*N*E with this project.  I love how it turned out though.  Now I’m thinking I need a glass-tile backsplash in our kitchen at home, but it will have to be a do-it-myself project.

–Sue

 

Miscellaneous, Texas

“Stick-to-it” Report, Week 2

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Goal:  165 miles walked in 11 weeks.

Week 1:  15 miles
Week 2: 15 miles for a running total of 30 miles

That puts me exactly on target, except for the fact that we’re bound to get some nasty weather eventually when I won’t want to walk, and I will be at JudyL’s retreat for about five days in February (including driving time).  I need to be walking more than the bare minimum.  In my defense, I’m still building up stamina.  I’m hoping to do a little better next week, but time will tell.

It’s foggy this morning on Mustang Island, TX.  I thought I would share some pictures of a week ago or so when I walked in the fog.  It was a little bit surreal, but also very surprising how much activity was going on.  Here are a few ways to have fun on the beach on a January afternoon when the fog just refuses to lift.

–Sue

Texas

Back in the Bloggin’ Biz

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We have had really horrible internet access this fall and winter at the condo.  The provider finally figured out the problem, and the internet access is (at the risk of jinxing everything…) pretty awesome!

And just in time.  I’ve put together my UFO list to follow along with Judy Laquidara’s 2012 UFO-a-month completion plan, but I still have to dig up some pictures to make it a little more interesting.

We’ve been busy working on the little efficiency condo, but now we’re just waiting for carpet so I have time to blog and sew.

Laundry is waiting, so just a quick picture from this last week.

Tony, Lynn, Rob and Jim on the beach Christmas day with these strange fingers of sand where sand got pulled back into the Gulf.  There was a high-tide advisory with potential flooding the day or so before, and there was was some water standing all the way back to the dunes in areas.  The waves were big and brown (filled with sand).  You can also tell from their attired that it was pretty chilly!

We really enjoyed having the kids here (more pix later) for Christmas.  Of course, the weather turned gorgeous the day they left (sorry, guys)!  Dave will be coming here to spend some time with us in February.

— Sue (who’s REALLY glad to be back on line!)