The Bathroom Also Rises

This great work of literature
By JT Pilaf


With careful precision the craftsman works his blade like a fencer working his foil. Sweat beading of his brough, the craftsman never blinks, making sure each splash of compound has it's own residence.

And like magic the cedar tongue n groove is up. Lovely. Just lovely. The smell of cedar filled the room bringing us back to the mountains of the Adirondacks. Then again... it may have been the adhesive glue that made me crave for honey and a bed of pine needles.

Sandra wanted something special and unique downstairs in the bathroom and I think we may have come to an designed arrangement that makes us both happy. This does strike a blow at own's self confidence though.



After a hard day at work it's always good to know that my best friend will be there for me with a smile.

Parsnips??? What are parsnips?

Sometimes you just have to sit and think. But your interested now... aren't you?
By JT Pilaf Of course every home project needs the empty bottle of beer and blow torch lying around.

Ahhhh... one day this will be a throne for the mighty and powerful. In the meantime, it's just a landmark to a man's dream. Believe it or not: I think I'm looking for a good chili recipe.

Every Saturday brother in law Bill and I work like dogs in the corner of my basement, hoping that one day it may be a sanctuary for respite.

Happy 25th Birthday Jenna!!!

Happy 25th Birthday Sissy!! I hope you have an amazing day and many more to come! I still contend I am crying in this picture because you got a present and I didn't!

Love, Thrillie

Penguins Are Our Friends

It was time for a new post... and pictures. Soooo... I took it upon myself to post some holiday pictures and maybe a few observances, (with a recipe or two).

By JT Pilaf


As I dragged myself out of bed. Both kids (and dog) were already dressed and ready for Christmas morning.Unckie took it upon himself to continue the "Holtz hat" tradition. Unfortunately, someone earlier used the hat to drain the oysters for the dressing. href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3824/1753/1600/752120/xmaschuckgram.jpg">
Mrs. Fixit came through on Christmas Day with all our favorite pies. I had a piece of every one.

This pictuure was taken pre-lint brush incident.


Every moment was captured and sent via technology to Quincy, MA. KDH even sent a picture of the "questioned" lint brush gift.

Does anyone know who this "mad man" is? He scares me.

God Bless the cook... or cookie.