Thanksgiving Weekend 2017

The Thanksgiving weekend was somewhat low key with a good level of productivity.  Mom and Dad came for the weekend.  Mostly I put them to work on projects, and we had a couple meals with company.  I went all weekend and didn't take any people pictures.  Whoops.  But if you need a picture of a page from a dishwasher installation manual, I have that.

Thursday

• Thanksgiving lunch with Mom, Dad, Meeting Man, and his son.  We were partially non-traditional, but at least we had mashed potatoes.
• After a relaxation break, then we went outside and raked leaves until sundown.  We finished in 2 hours and 20 minutes what normally takes me 7 or 8 hours by myself.
• Hung the kayaks up for the season.
• Put the table top on the new table frame

Filet mignon, squash, mashed potatoes, salad, cranberry sauce, and home-squeezed apple cider.

 

We cleaned it up better than this, but I took the picture a couple days later after more leaves fell.

Kayaking season completed for 2017.

 

Nearly completed!

Friday

• The piano tuner came to tune the piano - first time in about 15 years, so it took him a while.
• Went to the warehouse to pick up the new dishwasher.  It fit in Herman no problem!  No special hauling vehicle needed.
• Uninstalled old dishwasher
• Made list of parts needed at Lowe's
• Installed new dishwasher
• Checked for leaks and ran the first load of dishes!
• Finished installing shelf on new table and fastened it to wall (it is a bit top-heavy)
• Dad tore out the old bath shower doors

Table completed with stereo and knick-knacks upon it.

New dishwasher fully installed!

Saturday

• Bathtub shower doors installed
• Ran to the grocery store for the upcoming supper company
• Cleaned up the house from dishwasher and shower door installation projects
• Ate supper with guests
• Chilled out / learned how to use Dropbox to trade some files

New shower doors ready to use.

Sunday

• Went to morning meeting
• Made a brief stop at a local state park to see the dunes
• Ate leftovers for lunch
• Bid Mom and Dad adieu
• Chilled out and took a nap
• Took a brief sunset walk
• Various and sundry cooking, computer work, eating supper, etc.

A good weekend.  Thanks for visiting Mom and Dad!