As i read through old posts I find they still reflect the aims and goals of my quest to fill my home with another perspective, a comforting presence, some one to share a home. Is it you? Do you know someone you might share this opportunity with who might be inclined? Please do. Much has stayed the same since the last post. The community is changing, our small grocery store is closing it's doors. A new Art venue has opened its, Art Kettle. The Black smith shop still has concerts, nice restaurants, an inviting library with friendly staff. We have an active Face Book Market Place and Manchester Groups to get to know one another, sell and find stuff. And then there are the lovely preserves with hiking trails and the River Rasin to paddle or simply bank side enjoy the passing water and nature. There are groups to join, an active historic society and gardening club. Manchester is a small community, I can ride my bike to my dentist and doctors appointments. Or downtown to take part in a holiday parade. In this busy world it"s a place of refuge. Yes it's a commute but a lovely country drive that soothes the soul. I call it home over 25 years. I have a fantasy about living in a small town where people know and greet each other and then i remind myself, I do! here it is.
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I am on a quest to find kindred spirit house mate, is it possible?2017 spring wildflowers that are fondly appreciated at 610, Jack in the Pulpit, Trillium, May Apple, Solomon Seal, commingled with Bleeding Heart, Wild Ginger. Always on the look out for more friends to collect and add.
Project garage fixer upping The foundation has been strengthened. Thanks Branden for your hard work. The wall straightened. Thank you Kerry for the loan of your come along, custom made bracket and instructions. And a new door. Thank you Elizabeth and Polk for the screen door, I had a storm insert that fit and was a similar color, amazing. I added the door as best as I could, a new experience, different than cutting into a knitted garment to reknit a sleeve cuff. I then added a window that hinges out on the garden side. I hung a sturdy work bench surface under the window attached to the wall. What a lovely view and good light now. I've got to organize a lot of "stuff inside" and wow! It's awesome after a lot of hard work and lessons learned. Still I have the siding to replace and door to frame then I can imagine beautiful flowers and a garden path. Garden tools hung, and sundry reclaimed materials at hand for more 610 projects. Hint hint: a shed roof off the back to shelter a collection of kayaks and solo canoes, come paddle. The River Raisin is close. This is how it looks today, I hung second window just to "see" but decided to leave it at one window and add shelving above work bench on inside. Garden hand and foot tools hang just inside door to right. I'd love to show you the next phase and the work bench another post. in spirit, heart and mindful moments |
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