A Tuesday Trifecta

Things are moving along here at That Old House.
There is progress on several fronts!


In Family News:

Our guest list for my Dad's 90th birthday party on Saturday has settled down to a nice round 46.
That includes his 91-year old brother Ted, and his 98-year old pal George.

Both of our daughters had their end-of-year reviews from the faculties at their graduate schools yesterday;
both girls passed. Much rejoicing all around!

Daughter Anne, who is pursuing an MFA in Costume Design,
had her portfolio exhibition last evening.

Daughter Alida is on the trail of a PhD in Philosophy; no pretty pictures for that!

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In Garden News:

The peach colored iris is not the only one in bloom now; lavender opened yesterday.

Up close and personal:

The chives are happily blooming.

We're going to have to snip some of them for breakfast eggs tomorrow, don't you think?

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In House News:

Last but certainly not least, I got a first coat of Bone Black paint
on the top of the old hutch I showed you yesterday, here.

I like it; can't wait to finish it today.

I can hear the grunting from the kitchen right now, as Howard is removing the old counter top and moving the big base cabinets back to the wall. Alida went off to the gym about 90 minutes ago -- she should have stayed home and joined Howard in the Handyman Workout Routine!

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I am going to do more painting now, then call the rental place for more tables and chairs, and check in with the caterer and my siblings; everyone's got a job to do for Operation Birthday Party!

Well, except Dion. His assignment, as always, is to look cute and entertain the guests.

He'll be getting a bath on Thursday. Sshhh. . . don't tell! -- Cass

That's my Three Or More Tuesday post. Thank you, Tam, at The Gypsy's Corner!