Wow, today was a long day. The cement truck arrived late afternoon and the cement was laid on the front stoop, side patio ond sidewalk. We chose a salmon tinted concrete and it really compliments the brick walls on the house. They have just finished up and it is 10:30. It looks great! They have taken much care putting a swirlly textured design on the surface with ridged edges, perfect!
Laura baked chocolate chip cookies, made a pot of coffee and took it out to the guys. The temperature is on the chilly side and they said it is perfect to cure the mixture.
Construction – Courtyard and Sidewalk
Today they started on the courtyard and sidewalk construction Martha and I wanted done this fall. They are digging up parts of the cement driveway and entrance today, then re-grading and forming up for a small courtyard out front with a sweeping bow shaped sidewalk down the west side of the house. This is Stage 1 of our landscaping project that should have started 20+ years ago. We also have to replace the windows on the west side of the garage. I’ll post some pictures as they progress here.
Saturday cruisin’
Saturday’s weather was great so Martha and I took off in the convertible for a leisurely drive. No destination in mind just back roads and sunshine. My only regret was I didn’t bring a camera for pictures (doh!) As we were driving along we passed through a village and noticed all the parked cars and discovered it was…
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Can You Raed Tihs?
Scrambled words are legible as long as first and last letters are in place. Word of mouth has spread to other blogs, and articles as well. From the languagehat site: ‘Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.’ Bad splelnig no logner nedes to hlod aynnoe bcak! 
Nap Time in the Rugged North
Just wanted to try posting an entry (now that I’ve finally learned), and couldn’t resist responding to tired little Grandpa and Rylyn catching 40 winks. The pictures are great. So good to see everyone, and to see the beautiful country – and little Bullwinkle.
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North to Alaska
Greetings from Fairbanks, Alaska from Jean and Bill.
We arrived in Fairbanks yesterday at 7:45 local time. Of course Jean and I are trying to adjust to the 4 hour time zone difference. This morning at about 5 am here (9am Kentucky time) I was ready to roll out and start the day. It was a good thing that Rhett was pulling a 7a-7p shift at the hospital and he was about ready to start getting ready to head out for the day and I was not the only early riser. Before long everyone was up checking out a part of Sunday morning that they were not normally used to seeing.
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Update: Gibson Family News via Jennifer
As most of you know, my parents George and Louise Gibson, lost their home in the Kelowna forest fire. It’s always tough when bad things happen to good people, but good people have family and friends to get them through it. All your thoughts and kindness is appreciated more than you can know.
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Labour on Labour Day!
Tonight at 9:45pm Jean called to announce the birth of another Grandbaby, Rylyn Sloan Robinson, baby daughter to Teresa and Rhett. She arrived after 36 hours of labour and finally by c-section in Fairbanks Alaska. She is 10lb 6oz 22 inches long with a full head of dark hair. Mom, dad and daughter are doing fine. Jean and Bill will fly up on Saturday.
Summer Winds Down
It is hard to believe this summer will soon be over and everyone will be getting back to their old routines. This week the weather has been hot and humid – perfect for night cruising with the top down.
On Wednesday Laura and two friends went on a bus trip to Canada’s Wonderland in Toronto. They loved the waterpark and wave pool area the best. The lineups for the super rollercoasters were +1hrs long but they managed to go on a few. They loved the freedom of being on their own for the first time and had a great time.
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Kelowna Fire Storm now Category 6 (highest)
Our prayers are with George, Louise and Graham Gibson [see previous post] today as the fires in Kelowna rage towards their beautiful home. Firefighters are battling walls of fire 400 feet high with wind gusts from 60 to 70 km/h advancing the flames 100 meters per minute. They were evacuated Thursday night and are safe at George’s sister, Dixie. People were given 1hr notice to leave and they were able to get out with pictures, important papers, some mementos and a few antiques. Today could be a very tragic event for them.
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