temporary window seat

Since the window trim was installed, Martin was determined to put one of our couches in the window seat. He is supposed to be building bench seating in the window seat.

rain water collection

We have two rain water collectors set up. We use the water for the flower beds and vegetable garden. Saves on using household water. Besides rainwater is better for the plants.

vegetable garden

My vegetable garden is looking pretty sad this year. We amended the soil (composted manure, peat moss, wood ashes, etc.) but it obviously wasn't enough. My carrots are doing well (they do love sandy soil), my onions didn't do anything, I think I might have 4 or 5 beets, the green beans are doing well, the peppers and tomatoes are hanging in there, the winter squash are pitiful (I will be lucky if I get any winter squash).

Next year will be better!.

windows are trimmed

We used the original subflooring (wide pine boards) to make the window trim. The boards were filthy, so Martin had to remove nails, plane and sand them. Then he planed them again, cut them to size, and sanded them. I had the pleasure of putting the finish on them. Martin installed all of the window trim in one day! YEAH! Curtains next.