Sir Grout, etc.

 

 

We remolded the kitchen in the 1990's, which in some ways feels like just the other day. Well, time takes a toll (don't we know!) and after years of hard use the grout looks pretty tired. 

Considering how many thousands of meals I've made on that 2x3 foot space, the tile is still in good shape. So a company called "Sir Grout" is replacing all the grout, including inside the greenhouse window. A big job and the kitchen will be off limits for a day or so. Hope to have some spiffy after pictures to show you tomorrow. 

I took advantage of the nice but strangely dry weather this weekend to put the holiday lights up on the arbor. Now we have lights front and back, thanks to the new porch outlet. Much more cheerful headed into the big dark. 

John had an outstanding bulb order that finally came in the mail, including 2 massive amaryllis, from Israel, of all places. I potted those for inside, although it would take a Christmas miracle to bloom by then. More like Valentines Day. Also a peony root and 5 Oriental lilies, too late to put in the ground so they went in big pots for now. The garden is pretty much bedded down, although there's still lots of soggy raking ahead. 

Amanda walked down to the house and took this pretty view of the river. The snow is here to stay until spring. 

I'm sorry to miss such perfect weather for driving, but we're busy in Seattle this week with home projects. Today Sir Grout comes, then on Wednesday the arborists prune the overgrown holly and and tidy up the palm. Once upon a time, I did that with a step ladder! Now it's huge. Tempus fugit.

A different world entirely over in Twisp, the main reason why I love it. Outdoor projects are done for the year. Winter was in such a hurry to arrive, the trees haven't even lost their fall leaves.