The last 2 days here were absolutely glorious! Warm and sunny. I openned up the house and let the breeze and warm air work it's magic. Since today is my day off and the morning is still warm, I am out on the sunporch in my owl PJs, typing at you and sipping my coffee. We don't have sun this morning, but the golden leaves covering the ground like a rich carpet make up for it in only the way they can. The construction guys were here the last few days, finishing up the windows, door and bookshelf. The mess is large. So, after work last night I started cleaning, and since I had to move furniture to get under the windows, I figured I would simply move everything and get it all. Spring cleaning in fall! I have one room left, and then my plans are to pickle me some green tomoatoes and start moving all the stuff out of the guest room upstair so I can paint the 2 walls in there. I have so many things to do, but I keep getting distracted by friends (yep, I now have several!) and beautiful weather. People keep telling me the weather will change, and I believe them. So, I will enjoy what I have now, and deal with the sleepy winter when it hits. The birds here are fabulous, and much to Dianas dismay I plan on feeding them throughout the winter season. They bring Pug, Smudge and me much joy. I need to find a bird book specifically for the feathered creatures of this area and start identifing. I saw a Red Cardinal zip by while I wandered a cememtary the other day! Oh, and the Jays! They are everywhere, and so pretty! I keep my eyes open for gifts of feather everytime I am outside. Mom and Dad are in Brason until this Tuesday. Dad and I are going to see if we can get a little time in on Middle Earth while Mom is doing her thing. My visit to the Ottowa Museum is tomorrow instead of next week because next week we are having a garage sale to get rid of the stuff Carol left behind. I am starting to collect the suplies I need to teach a class or two, and hope to do that soon. Diana has been gone the last few days, and it's to empty around here. I am looking forward to having her home agan tonight. Someone drank my coffee. Hmmm. I'd better do something about that.