A couple of months ago a neighbor approached Judy about having a surprise 70th birthday party for her husband. She asked if we could host it at our house to keep it a surprise. She would take care of all the details and all we had to do is just open our house to those attending.
Of course. We would be happy to do it.
But then she said a neighbor and friend was also celebrating his 70th birthday about the same time. So could it be a surprise birthday party for two?
Of course. We would be happy to do it.
But since keeping it a secret might be difficult, the party would be announced as being a Congratulations for Defeating Cancer party for the wife and another neighbor.
Well, secrets kept, days of good planning, and last minute details taken care of paid off wonderfully. The two honorees were totally surprised.
And while at the party another neighbor was also surprised to be celebrating with them.
There was lots of food and beverages, and some nice gifts. But most of all, it was friends and neighbors enjoying the moment.
I made a video that pretty much tells just how much fun we had.
Surprise Birthday Party
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
New Coop is Almost Finished
On May 20, 2018 we began bringing in the lumber to start building our new outdoor kitchen, referred to as New Coop until a better name comes along.
On September 11, 2018 we finished up the last major detail of what we wanted it to look like.
114 days...
Not all of them were productive, and some were slowed considerably by the oppressive heat and occasional rain. But we wanted it done right so 'how long' was not the issue. We wanted it to be a really special place, and we definitely got what we waited for.
We've already started cooking in it, but the real test comes when everything is in place and works well for us. So far we are tickled pink with how comfortable it is.
The last project was to set the salvaged "Katrina Windows" in place to make it look like a bistro. We finished those yesterday and they really tie everything in to the Bistro look we want for the space between New Coop and New House. We've got lots of plans to make it even nicer.
But as of now, we have an outdoor kitchen worthy of showing off and fun to cook in. What more could we ask for to round out our new life here at Terra Mariae in Covington, Louisiana.
Here's a short video as it was late yesterday when we put away the paint brush.
New Coop on 9-11-18
On September 11, 2018 we finished up the last major detail of what we wanted it to look like.
114 days...
Not all of them were productive, and some were slowed considerably by the oppressive heat and occasional rain. But we wanted it done right so 'how long' was not the issue. We wanted it to be a really special place, and we definitely got what we waited for.
We've already started cooking in it, but the real test comes when everything is in place and works well for us. So far we are tickled pink with how comfortable it is.
The last project was to set the salvaged "Katrina Windows" in place to make it look like a bistro. We finished those yesterday and they really tie everything in to the Bistro look we want for the space between New Coop and New House. We've got lots of plans to make it even nicer.
But as of now, we have an outdoor kitchen worthy of showing off and fun to cook in. What more could we ask for to round out our new life here at Terra Mariae in Covington, Louisiana.
Here's a short video as it was late yesterday when we put away the paint brush.
New Coop on 9-11-18
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