Goodbye

This post will be changing from my present "shanty" to my future "Shanty". When this one is torn down, I shall post pictures, but other than that, this post will be of the home to where I shall be going after repairs are initiated. So as for now, I bid a fond farewell to my first bought and paid for all by myself home,

3 days to play!

Monday mommy was off, we snuggled on the couch, shared breakfast, and just had fun. I got lots of nummies and kisses and belly rubs, and BOY WAS IT C O L D !

Today, we had pancakes and sausage, and just hung out. I love these kind of days, but mommy isn't all that happy, 'cus we're going to be moving and she has a lot to do. BUT for now, it's snuggle time!

Romeo's Rule

Today I have a vacation day, I do believe it's my Christmas day. I have plans to work on the laundry and cleaning my Kitchen, and Romeo has plans for a game of tug of war with his rope toy. Every time I have a day off, I make all these plans, but never quite get done what I want, and start to think of that old poem I had in Mo's room when she was little about the cooking and cleaning will have to wait....only now it's Romeo who will be gone way too soon. SO, for sure, the tug of war is on! If I run out of dishes, or clothes, so what!

at least it's paid for

..so, the roof leaks, the plumbing is outdated, the wiring leaves a lot to be desired, but it's mine. Bought and paid for by me alone, by the sweat of my brow, and the promise that someday, it will be better!
First things first, tomorrow, we get a new furnace, then we'll start to work on the cosmetics. This year (actually 2009) I have promised myself to do a minimum of 6 projects to upgrade the house and secure my retirement. I am hoping that by posting this and publishing before and after photos, I will keep my promise, and be able to see the progress.

These are the before shots, and so HERE WE GO!