Recycling the barn siding.....

 A while back, I ordered a few stencils to paint signs for your home.  I'm painting sayings on the old barn siding we removed from the big barn.  The stencil above was a free sample, and I'm glad I had a sample to practice with.  Rough barn wood is not easy to paint.  I'm so glad I got the stencils vs. trying to freehand them as well.

This one had a few nails at the end, and even gently giggling the nails loose, they both broke.  It left the sharp end on the other side, so those had to be removed.  Just old stuff to work with.

This, so far is my favorite.  I simply picked up the wood, and it was perfect for my sign, no cutting involved (nor nails).  I just have to add hooks and we can enjoy it. 

I just need a few more boards cut, so I'll have to hit up Hubby, for his time when he gets home.  

The weather has turned chilly and this coming weekend would be a perfect camping weekend, but there is a 60% chance of rain.  I guess we'll just watch the weather and see what happens.

I won't be without work if it does rain, but will be disappointed if we don't get more of that barn down.  There's that word again - patience.

 A few years ago I volunteered to teach folks how to eat healthy/organic, and on a low budget to avoid processed foods.  It did not happen.  I was told that anyone picking up food at a food pantry, only wants the food and that's it.  They don't care.  It's a shame too.  It's little things that can save so much time and money.  I bought organic celery recently - buy one get one free.  They are getting chopped up and frozen into these cubes, so come winter (or any other day I need celery), I have it on hand, and don't need to make a trip to the store.  It's just thinking ahead, and shopping smart.

Since I missed delivering Dad meals last week, I made sure I cooked one breakfast for him - eggs, bacon, and home grown potatoes with onions.   While in town, I needed organic coffee.  One store stopped selling it, and put in more of those machine coffees.  I drove across town to another store, and found they changed brands, but still sold it.  Hm.  I guess I may need to stock that up before the snow falls too.

I have one last flower bed to weed, but the early dew is still on everything right now.  I guess I'll finish up cleaning the window blinds, write a few articles, and so forth.  It's so peaceful here today.  I'm tempted to go knock boards off the barn, but I know I'll get into trouble with the Hubs if I do.

.....patience.