10th December 2021
The snow vanished overnight, all that was left were sodden leaves on the front lawn. We have a tree that is reluctant to lose its leaves. It taunts me everyday, I know I have to sweep the leaves that have fallen, and I feel it gloating at me, because as soon as the drive is clean and tidy, it will shed a few more.
We had a customer arrive early to collect the tall green dresser. They were a cheerful couple, having stopped for breakfast on the way. The lady handed me the money, and I was expecting a few sachets of ketchup to go with it.
There are a lot of tops and drawer fronts that need finishing and these take a long time to dry, but the bookcase is nearing completion, just a final side to finish.
The train wreck has had another transformation. Worried about the lack of interest from Marketplace, Kelli decided to change the piece by painting more of the carcass, I had a twinge of pain as the brush wiped the white paint over the previously clear finished areas, but drastic action needed to be taken, we can’t store it for ever.
Another Lifetime to go 