Thursday Porch

Roof is on

Porch Tuesday

A little more progress everyday.

Porch II

Monday...Full workday with good weather. Here are the pics of the day.

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Porch Report

Tuesday...builders arrive right on time. I like these guys a lot. Take out portion of existing deck. Dig footers. Pour concrete. Takes maybe 1/2 day. Call county inspector.

Wednesday....builders arrive and wait for inspector. Pours rain. Inspector calls and says it's raining too hard. Builders leave.

Thursday....builders arrive and wait for inspector. Inspector finally arrives 1 p.m. Chats socially with builders for hour. Okays work. Rain pours. Builders leave.

Friday....first good day of work. The whatchamacallits (floor beams/joists?) are all in place. Ready for flooring. I anticipate a good outcome.

Lobster, Food & Wineries

Today's activities in Newport, RI. Includes a grist meal, making Johnny cakes, Newport Vineyards, Lobster lunch and strolling streets of Newport. Excellent day!

The results are in ....

During the week of February 9, 2009, a survey was taken of my favorite cereals by me. The votes were tallied by me and then certified. Here are the results:

Honorable Mention: Total Cranberry Crunch

This fine cereal has been on the top of prior surveys for many weeks. It tends to stick to your ribs making the mornings last longer before lunch hunger takes over. And did I mention that it is quite nutritious?


First Runnerup: Quaker Life Maple & Brown Sugar

It helps that the survey participant likes maple and brown sugar. Original Life is good stuff and this just makes it better. It's probably not your primary breakfast cereal but a fine second bowl or evening snack.


Winner: Kellogg's Raisin Bran Extra!

New. Crispy flakes, sweet cranberries, plump raisins, yogurty clusters & almond slices. Bye! I'm off to the pantry.






Now accepting nominations for new favorites.