Finishing the shed

Ok, finally found a minute to blog. *sigh*

I don't think the problem is so much that I am very busy; I just find lots to do to fill my time.

Anyway, I wanted to post these pics of the shed which is mostly complete now, after Iain puttering away at it most weekends this summer. There's still lots of work to do, but it is user-friendly now.

This is the add-on Iain built for the garden/lawn care tools.

Starting work on the additional cabinet for paint etc.

The completed back of the shed; the centre area is storage for firewood.

Iain had to refit the doors and build a ramp.

Working area and relaxo-chair (with cup/bottle holder).  Great ideas start here!

The work/canoe storage area; lots of room to move, now!

All in all, a very happy conclusion to the project!

Last Weekend of August

I had meant to mention the very nice birthday day I had, thanks to Iain, who spoiled me!  It was the last beautiful cottage weekend, and we took full advantage by spending as much time on the deck as possible.  Not great swimming weather, as the week of cooler weather and rain had made the lake slightly uncomfortable (it was hot enought that I got in up to my knees, but that was it).  We went for a lovely boat ride and lazed about on Saturday, and then in the evening had a fantastic roast of beef that Iain cooked on the smoker.

Getting it ready.  It was absolutely perfect when cooked.

Getting the charcoal ready always takes a while; usually about one beer's worth of time.

And getting the charcoal out of the chimney can be tricky.

Dinner, gifts, drinks, and family (not everyone is in this pic, but
doesn't the food look delicious?).

And Dodie made a most excellent trifle.  I love trifle!

Cats on vacation

Jezebel, Onyx, and Stitches joined us at the cottage, and they had a pretty good time as well.

Jez was happy hanging around outside, threatening to catch the birds and chipmunks (and not succeeding).

Onyx found several curl-up spots to his liking, and since we didn't let him go outside, he contented himself with a bit of bird-watching out the kitchen window.

Just one of many cozy spots.

Stitches...well, she did what she usually does on vacation. Aside from a few rips around the cottage each morning, and the obigatory trips to the food dish and litter box, this was how she spent most of her days.  Yes, that lump is her.