Dear Readers
The fact that anyone is following this blog is, for me, fabulous. That the response to date has been what it is – well, that is just incredible. An encounter at the Red George Pub, (where the Man and I are rapidly aiming to be regulars), made me think that it might be worth addressing … Read more
Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Bedroom…
OK, it’s Monday. Good titles and evading bad puns are beyond me. If you know the Herman’s Hermits song I so brutalised in the title of this blog, forgive me. If you don’t, please have it stuck in your head by clicking here. With five days until the big move, you can bet that nerves … Read more
Home Is Where The Heart Is
While I very much enjoy my colleagues in Toronto (especially that Mizz Shu-gah), the days until I return to Crowder House are numbered with anticipation. This Friday marks the end of a four-week stint at the head office, and the beginning of a mad rush to make Crowder House inhabitable before the move on August … Read more
A Gift From The Man – A Dresser From Gendron Antiques
Thanks to my new job, I was introduced to a wonderful store in Stittsville. Gendron Antiques is the perfect place for anyone who has a thing for antiques, or prefers furniture to be solid wood and possessing that French Country sort of flair. Gendron Antiques is rapidly becoming my new favourite furniture store. The official … Read more
Red, Said Fred. A Working Room With Warmth.
Progress at Crowder House is much more like a constant trickle, rather than a roaring stream. This limited flood forward isn’t the result of a want for help, mind you. Why, we have tonnes of help! Sometimes too much help. Take for example the sort of feline assistance Samson insists on offering. He feels his … Read more
Monday Morning Update
With just one weekend before the move date, I write this posting somewhat doubtfully. People continue to say that we can move in without finishing Crowder House, but without a garage or any decent place to store things (and my, oh, my do we ever have a lot of things – little of any value, … Read more
Two Strippers Are Better Than One
The worst and most time consuming part about painting is the preparation. I did not fully comprehend this nugget of wisdom until we set to preparing Crowder House for painting. Unfortunately, we still are not entirely ready to paint all of the rooms, but almost. Thanks to the help of our friends at the Labour … Read more
A Labour Party
Over the weekend, one of Spencerville’s least kept secrets still managed to garner a little surprise from the Man. For several weeks, some friends and I had been planning a working party for the Man’s birthday and in support of all his efforts on Crowder House. For those of you somewhat familiar with me, you … Read more
Paint It Red
The Man has been hard at work on Crowder House. As per Brother’s request for proof that the Man has actually been doing the work, please find a picture of his hands to the right. I can vouch that these are in fact the Man’s hands and not those of a contractor. Moreover, as further … Read more
Summerfest at the Spencerville Mill – August 13
For anyone looking for some fresh air and country fun, the Spencerville Mill is hosting its Summerfest at the Mill on Friday, August 13 between 18:00-21:00. The annual fundraising event supports the restoration of the heritage grist mill, which is the centrepoint for and genesis of this picturesque village. The gourmet catered event features after … Read more
