This past week the garage went in! It has been just a little over a year since we moved here, and finally Doug has his garage. He’s a garage kind of guy, and I know it’s been harder for him to get everything done around here without one. Now we have a place to put The Bumble (his Dodge Magnum) and room for a work area and storage for Doug. Every day since we moved here, he does something to improve the property, but this was a big one. We had to wait a long time for the builders because of weather and other issues, but we’ve finally got it. Doug ordered it to match the house, so we’re happily Christmassy around here!
A little update on Opie. He’s really growing! He was 9 ounces at his first vet appointment and 2.5 pounds at his second one! All his bloodwork was normal, which was a concern since his mom, who abandoned him, is a feral cat. Here he is helping Doug with the wash:
In other news, I’m going to Holden Beach with my cousins in a week, so I’m getting ready for that. Hopefully I’ll have lots of good pictures to share!
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOG
I reviewed The Judge’s Lawyer and Wolves At The Gate, an Indie book.
BOOK HAUL
This is Book 2 of the Marigold Manners mystery series.
My Netgalley shelf is down to 5 books!!!
Hope you have a great week!
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Such big and important work, the garage. It looks as new as a present 🙂 And just in time for winter.
But Opie steals the spotlight 🙂
Yes, he’s as cute as a button. I spent a lot of time this morning trying to get him to quit walking all over my keyboard when I type. A losing battle.
My husband’s workshop is his second home. He spends a lot of time there!
Look at Opie! Cuteness!
That’s the way Doug is too. I’m so glad he can do that again.
The garage is awesome. Wow 5 books. I think I always have about 30 coming up over the next 6 months, but I’m at 95%. I keep turning them. Have a great trip and enjoy your holiday weekend!
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I used to always have about 30, but I decided to cut it down. I think it works better for me.
Looks and sound like a good week Bonnie! I love the colour scheme of your garage and that photo of Opie is so cute!
Thanks Nicki. We love the red and green. Opie is cutie for sure.
That is a festive-looking garage! And such a cute kitten!
Thanks Joy.
That garage is impressive, good size and construction. Opie sure grabs my attention.
We are loving the garage, especially after doing without one for a year.
I imagine so, Bonnie. We haven’t been without a garage for decades. We had to step down from the pole barn garage when GM transferred me to the Tech Center in Warren, Michigan.
Opie is adorable! What a cutie!
The garage came out really nice.
Have a great week!
Thanks. He was a 9 oz abandoned fluffball when Doug found him, but now he’s so confident.
I bet that’s the last time the garage will look empty. Love the colour.
Thanks! I’m sure it will get filled up in no time.
A very nice-looking garage! Kudos on reducing your TBR!!
On the other hand I’m reading more than ever for Historical Novel Society.
I think that’s a good thing for you!
Oooh! That’s a nice looking garage!
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Thank you!
So glad you were able to get the garage done and the cat is adorable. Glad his health is okay! The books look very interesting. I can’t add them to my TBR. It’s too big! hahaha!
Thanks! I know what you mean about the TBR.
Hey Bonnie, I am glad to hear your garage is finished and Opie looks adorable! 😻
Blessings, Jessica 💌
It’s important for husbands to have a place to go to to tinker. It’s also important to us, that they have a place to go to to tinker! We don’t have a garage ,but hubby rents one off-site. Thankfully! Opie is so darn cute. ♥️🐱