32°f/0°C this morning. First frost, but no damage.
Last night we had our first fire in the fireplace for this season. It felt good too!
I have spent most of today sorting, researching, and pricing yesterday's auction haul. This is just a small part of it:
Below is a green Fenton vase, a Westmoreland sawtooth compote, and a little white vase I can't identify. It happens; the USA mark on the bottom isn't much help.
Another unidentified: nice luttle decanter with a ground stopper. It is cloudy so it is currently filled with vinegar. We shall see if it clears up. If it doesn't, next step is CLR.
I have yet to identify these two swung vases. I thought it would be simple, but nope. Behind them is a lovely amber Fostoria pitcher and a pretty 1970s salt shaker.
Other than working on this stuff, I made that chili and cornbread I intended to make earlier this week. It is so good in this cold weather. After we ate, Larry and I ran into town to deliver a table to a friend and to pick up this week's milk and butter. I also bought tomatoes at the farmer's market. It was the last market for the year, sadly, but I was very glad to see our friends at the market and to get their good bread and those homegrown tomatoes.
Sarah had a contractor friend here today to help her lay out the plumbing for her cabin, so that was good because while our family has carpenters, electricians, and brickmasons, we dont have a plumber! In an ordinary construction we could probably have figured it out, but the container cabin flummoxed our guys. I think she has a good plan now.
On the puppy front, things are going well. Pip (aka Pippi Longstocking occasionally) is settling in nicely. He and Buddy are playing together finally and he follows Buddy everywhere. Pip knows some commands too, and has learned a few more. He loves being outside, and is slowly getting comfortable with Larry. That will take a few more days or weeks, but he's coming along. I kinda wonder if it's the beard that scares him. (Which I get because I don't like it either!) It is so satisfying to see the little guy finally feeling at home.
Beards and pets: a curiousity indeed.
ReplyDeleteYou don’t like beards? What is wrong with you, lady? 😀
ReplyDeleteWe had a little travel alarm clock just like the one in the picture. Who knew there would be a market for that. :) Glad to hear that Pip is feeling more at home. That's good news for everyone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful glassware! And time pieces too! Good to hear Pip is getting along better...of course he is. You reminded me I might need to stop by the Tailgate Market today. We shall see...as I expect out-of-town visitors...so am preparing a bit for them.
ReplyDelete...now you can enjoy Indian Summer.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Pip the Pup is settling in so happily! 34F here this morning, so my first fire may not be far off. I'm planning to raise my woodstove and also replace the tiles beneath and the stovepipe this year, and of course I'd like to get all that done first. But it all hinges on someone else's schedule, like so many tasks at my place these days.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what it is with rescue dogs and men? Dakota much, much prefers women to men. There is nothing like the warmth and comfort of the first fire of the season. I love that rake? above your mantle.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear Pip is doing well with Buddy and Larry. (Maybe suggesting about the beard might be a good motivation for Larry!)
ReplyDeleteSome lovely items you snared at the auction.
ReplyDeleteThat was a fine haul and the little white vase is a sweetie. Hmm. Chili and corn bread. I have not done that for a while and I love it. Good hint!
ReplyDeleteI too do not like beards. Rough and annoying when getting close up and personal with the beard wearer and also annoying when the wearer trims it and leaves little hairs all over the sink to be chased and cleaned off.
How could you have frost while we haven't had any up here yet?
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