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Bathroom Contractors Floors Good contractors Leave or Stay Photos Remodel 

Ugh. The bathroom

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 barbara 0 Comments bamboo floor, bathroom, move, paint, remodel

Ugh. The bathroom. I’ve always said the bathroom at the Bar B was like Calcutta in July. It was awful.

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The crappy paint job on the back of the house
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Where did I go?

April 23, 2017June 27, 2018 barbara 0 Comments leave, move, stay

I haven’t been blogging much lately and I don’t know why. Stuff continues to happen – more kittens, winter storms

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Driveway Landscaping Leave or Stay 

Looking around

August 19, 2016 0 Comments fence, pictures, wood

I suppose I’m staying through the winter. I’ve had wood delivered and had the long lengths blocked. I can’t find

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House History Leave or Stay 

If I move – things I’d miss: The air

July 7, 2016 0 Comments buy, impressions, real estate, sell, Stories

The summer air at the Bar B is incredible. There’s a scent in the air that only manifests when the

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Real. Estate.

June 24, 2016 1 Comment buy, real estate, sell

So, the neighborhood has been pretty quiet. My gun-toting neighbor hasn’t been shooting when I’m around, probably because ammunition is

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The task list begins

June 16, 2016 0 Comments frustrated, get it done, outta here

1. Bag the insurance claim for the fire on the roof. 2. Rip out the old heat tape on the

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The crappy paint job on the back of the house
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Mad, sad and tired

June 16, 2016September 10, 2017 barbara 0 Comments dangerous, feud, guns, stupid neighbors

I’m beginning to despise the Bar B. Two neighbors are causing so much friction and tension that one neighbor has

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Animals Driveway Leave or Stay Rant Stories Wildlife 

Sometimes I wish …

May 31, 2016 0 Comments animals, gripe

Today I was late in getting out to get the mail and it was almost dark. I decided to take

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“Are you planning to stay?”

August 20, 2013September 9, 2017 barbara 0 Comments opinion

“Are you planning to stay?” I’ve been here for three years now and yes, I plan to stay at the

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Night plow
Photos Snow Weather 

Night plow

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 barbara 0

Sometimes the plow guy comes in the early, early morning. I get up and go start my car and move

More trees
Photos Trees Woodshed 

More trees

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 barbara 0
Ugh. The bathroom
Bathroom Contractors Floors Good contractors Leave or Stay Photos Remodel 

Ugh. The bathroom

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 barbara 0
The Rainbow Bridge
Animals Family animals Photos Sad 

The Rainbow Bridge

December 21, 2020 barbara 0
Jingles
Foster kittens Photos 

Jingles

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 barbara 0

Bar B cats

Petticoat outside in deep snow
April 17, 2016 – Petticoat wanted out. I let her out.
The last picture of Buzz
Buzz, hanging out in his favorite spot in the yard. September 2016.
Ragdoll
Nina 2009
Jack in sunlight
This is one of my favorite images of Jack. He loved sunshine and sought it out any time he could.
Jack and Little Buddy
Little Buddy and Jack in 2011.
Skeeter in the sun
Skeeter enjoying the morning light
Christmas ornament
I have lots of "B's" for all occasions and holidays.
Nina in the dark
Nina in 2009
Hummingbird at the feeder
Hummingbird August 2013

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