Monday, December 13, 2010

Yesterday was a flurry of activity, as we were trying to get ready for the promised winter storm.
It didn't happen, but it did snow all day, off and on, and it did lay.  We had a white yard, and it's cold  ...really cold.
Steve worked outside, all bundled up like he was going to be hiking through Siberia, and I worked in the house and the Hut.
I had bought some ceiling tiles, which I put on the bathroom ceiling for appearance and (mostly) insulation.  Steve helped me get started, but then he went back outside, and I was left with all the trimming and fitting around the walls and fixtures.  It took me all afternoon, but it's a really nice job, now.  Even Steve was impressed when he came to get me last night.  I still have some slight caulking to do around the walls to cover the slight imperfections of the tile against the walls, but it's really pretty.
My insulation jobs are really paying off.  Last night, when I stood in the hallway of the Hut, I could feel cold air coming from the front of the camper on my feet and legs.  I haven't insulated and put the plexiglass storm windows there, yet.  I'll have to do some clearing out before I can work in the front rooms (kitchen and livingroom).
I'm mostly using rescued materials, and it's saving a lot of money, though it takes a lot more time.  I hope my efforts are worth it in the time to come, in saving a lot of money on heating and cooling, and the comfort level of the Hut.  I just love my little haven out there.
Faun Gerber called last night, and kept me on the phone for quite a while.
I also talked with Barbara several times about all kinds of things.
There's someone with a mean streak posting negative things about Darla Daniel on Topix, and I think it may be Lory, Derk's wife.  I wrote a small essay calling her bluff.  Barbara loved it!
Steve is being pretty good about keeping the Christmas lights going this year.
I enjoy them so much.
The snow is so pretty over on Clinch Mountain, but it looks so cold, too.  They've called off school in Grainger County for today.  My work will go on.