Hi Everybody-
I won't be going to Keywaybeek this year, the first time since 2005. One of my cats has an intermittent health issue that needs to be monitored. Being away too long would leave me worrying about her most of that time, and I don't want to burden my sitters too much with catching and medicating Kooky, my fastest and orneriest cat.
I won't be going to Keywaybeek this year, the first time since 2005. One of my cats has an intermittent health issue that needs to be monitored. Being away too long would leave me worrying about her most of that time, and I don't want to burden my sitters too much with catching and medicating Kooky, my fastest and orneriest cat.
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My oldest cat died last October. T.C. was my buddy for 17 years, and I don't want a repeat of that this summer.
Instead, I'll be going to Michigan for about a week in early August, where I'll get to meet Bill (Steve & Erin's kid). I'll also get to see Archer & Reid (Terry & Allison's twins) for the first time since they were 2 or 3. Dad's place will be crawling with brothers. Grandma Alice (97) could use a visit up in Ludington.
Instead, I'll be going to Michigan for about a week in early August, where I'll get to meet Bill (Steve & Erin's kid). I'll also get to see Archer & Reid (Terry & Allison's twins) for the first time since they were 2 or 3. Dad's place will be crawling with brothers. Grandma Alice (97) could use a visit up in Ludington.
Dad says he still plans on Keywaybeeking this year, probably in late August. He might bring one or more of Eileen's kids, grandkids or a combination thereof.
The old Canadian flag isn't useable anymore. Part of the hem is separated from the rest of the flag, and it gets tangled in the bark on the flagpole, tearing it up even more. I'll order two cheap-o replacements for less than $10. Shipping is only free to US addresses. Would anyone like to volunteer to haul the flags up there? If so, I'll need an address to send them to.
Any need for more cottage flags? Prices vary, but most can be had for US $8 or less on eBay, even pirate flags, yarrrgh!!!
UPDATE: The two Canadian flags were delivered to Lesley & Steve on 7/19/18. They were $9.76 for both, so the tab stands at $59.48 when added to last year's stuff.
The only projects I had planned were to cover the electrical box and new wire at the foot of the bed in the middle bedroom, and put the old front porch next to the back porch, if it isn't already there. It'll have to be leveled and maybe have a corner cut off to make it less of a tripping hazard in the dark. I also have an idea for what's left of the old shower curtain rod that was used to replace the clothes hanging rod in the CQ.
UPDATE: The two Canadian flags were delivered to Lesley & Steve on 7/19/18. They were $9.76 for both, so the tab stands at $59.48 when added to last year's stuff.
The only projects I had planned were to cover the electrical box and new wire at the foot of the bed in the middle bedroom, and put the old front porch next to the back porch, if it isn't already there. It'll have to be leveled and maybe have a corner cut off to make it less of a tripping hazard in the dark. I also have an idea for what's left of the old shower curtain rod that was used to replace the clothes hanging rod in the CQ.
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The ladder rope still needs to be replaced, and the vacuum may still need a belt. Yellow replacement rope can be bought at the Home Hardware. More rope color, composition and strength options are available on Amazon and eBay and such. The rope needs to be about the same thickness, so it can run through the pulleys.
The vacuum is a Bissell 1520C. It's the same parts as a 1520. The "C" is for the Canadian labeling, oui? The belt is part #1604895. I don't remember for sure, but I think the best price I saw was aboot 6 or 7 bucks. US or CAN? Not sure.
There's a kettle, a 2x hot plate and a four-slice toaster on the cottage chopping block. I'd like to try to fix or Frankenstein* them next year, since I'm low on projects. (*If the hot plate isn't fixable, I could use the cord to fix the tea kettle with the uncooperative plug. Toaster cords are too short.) Doug might put them up in the attic in July. They're currently taking up space on the shelves over the fridge.
Whoever takes down the flagpole and puts it away in the woodshed at the end of the season needs to get as much water out of the flagpole hole as they can and put the winter cap on the base as snugly as possible. There are rags in the main shed that can be used for this, and maybe a big red sponge. It'll take more than one arm-dive down the hole, and it can be a little nasty at the bottom, but the gunk rinses off easily in the lake. If there's water down there over the winter, it could expand, and crack the base.
Doug, the flagpole rope is set up for 3'x5' flags. The one in your email would be too small (and way pricier than necessary).
I'm bummed I won't be Keywaybeeking this year. Everybody say "Hi" to Toni, Ray & Carrol for me when you're up there. If Toni wants an extra hug on my behalf, authorization is hereby authorized.
-¥eem
Doug, the flagpole rope is set up for 3'x5' flags. The one in your email would be too small (and way pricier than necessary).
I'm bummed I won't be Keywaybeeking this year. Everybody say "Hi" to Toni, Ray & Carrol for me when you're up there. If Toni wants an extra hug on my behalf, authorization is hereby authorized.
-¥eem
