'Round the farm Sunday ** Now with a photo of our old dresser to compare with the "new" one. **

[George McGovern]

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This past Friday barn supplies were delivered. It was exciting to see.




The builders showed up only to tell us the county was dragging heels
on the permit. While supplies were unloaded, the builders walked
around the site, took more measurements and went home for the day.
We'll see what tomorrow brings.
Meanwhile, my wife Laurie has been busy re-finishing furniture. She had
already spread new stain on the dresser when she started painting its
drawers.



What the old dresser looked like, featuring our former cat Zip.

The finished dresser.

Our bookcase re-finished.

We can count on Shadow and KC to hold down the fort.

Thanks for stopping by! You're welcome most anytime.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Thanks for sharing these, my dear George!

Seeing new things emerge out of old is always fascinating! The dresser is especially fine.

[George McGovern]

5. It is Peggy -- always! You're welcome. Thank You!

[usonian]

2. My goodness.

That's all I can say.

[George McGovern]

6. That says a lot usonian. Thanks!

[Biophilic]

3. You have one very talented wife.

I hope the county gets over it's dwindlies and you all can start on the barn soon.

[George McGovern]

7. Oh thank you Biophilic. She is. I do. In fact "I did" 32 years ago.

Even before the builders got here, they called to say they were behind schedule. So we wait. Weather's still nice at least.

[70sEraVet]

4. I love what your wife did with the dresser!

Would like to see 'before' pics, but, if you're like me, you probably didn't think to take one.

[George McGovern]

8. Might have one around somewhere 70sEraVet. I'll take a look. Yeah, Laurie sees projects

finished in her head before she starts them. I'm real pleased with the dresser. Thanks!

[George McGovern]

10. My wife found this old photo of the old dresser. Our former cat Zip was in the picture.

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[Diamond_Dog]

9. How exciting to see the building materials delivered!

I hope the permit gets through soon. Beauracracy can be so maddening!

Laurie is amazing. Is there anything she can’t do? I love the idea of using two colors of stain on the dresser. I think we have almost the same bookcases! Mr. Diamond was into refinishing many years ago.
It’s a lot of work! But so satisfying when you see the finished product.

I see Shadow and KC are helping by staying out of trouble …..

[George McGovern]

11. These pets are helpful like that. Laurie is something else, but she'd be the first to tell you

how much she doesn't know much about. Thank You Diamond_Dog!

[highplainsdem]

12. Such great photos, Allan! And Laurie is brilliant at refinishing furniture!

[George McGovern]

14. Thank You highplainsdem! She is! Thanks for your kind words.

[LoisB]

13. Could I borrow Laurie for a couple months?

[George McGovern]

15. Er, ah, gosh Lois, what if I look into cloning her? Without sounding impolite I have to decline. But thanks for asking!

[LoisB]

16. I can't say that I blame you.

[George McGovern]

17. Oh thank you. What a relief.