December 30, 2007

Archive

Even bloggers take a holiday break!

It seems like a lot of the blogs I read have been sporadic in their postings for the last week or so. I took a bit of a break myself. But that doesn’t mean that nothing has been going on! So I thought this post could be a random one about odds and ends. Friends – We are really loving Mazatlan for the new friends we have met. Over the last couple of weeks we have had several dinners out...

Just about done!

We are very near the end of both our courtyard project and the interior painting. So, we asked the architect a couple of weeks ago what day and time would be good for an end-of-project thank you party. He said yesterday (Friday) at 5 pm would be good. The work that remains to be done is a bit of painting and the final fix-up of the planting beds. Also the electrician needs to put in the lights in the planter...

It’s personal here

I read an article yesterday about a coffee shop in Washington State where many people chose to pay for the vehicle behind them in the drive through lane. It got a lot of attention as a “good news” item. I think most people are kind – and most enjoy doing nice things for others. Paying for the person behind you is a very nice thing to do. Unexpected generosity is wonderful. I wholly endorse the idea. But. You knew there...

Ahhh, Sunshine!

  • December 19, 2007
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It is a beautiful sunny day here in Mazatlan. We are reveling in it, because the last 5-6 days have been chilly by Mazatlan standards, anyway! It has been breezy and hasn’t been warm enough to sit outside unless you are in the direct sun – and when you’re not – brrr. Everyone in town was wearing sweaters and jackets and – god forbid – shoes. This morning we had a number of people due to come over for various...

It’s a dog’s life

  • December 13, 2007
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Yes, Lucy has the good life, but so do we. There’s nothing like sitting in the sunshine watching a hummingbird feed in the bouganvilla. Paul and I have been doing a lot of sitting in the sun or in our office lately. It’s a happy exile because of all the work that’s being done at our house…these are the only places except the bedroom that aren’t a mess from work in progress. The courtyard is proceeding beautifully. The tile is...

December in Mazatlan

We’ve only been here since September, but we feel like we are home. I had no idea that it would be this easy to settle in and feel comfortable. A few things to share: It’s wonderful to live in sandals! My feet have never been happier! I had worried a bit about how I would find enough reading material. I’m glad to say there is a used bookstore, several places to swap books and an English library. I have successfully...

The courtyard, AGAIN!

For those of you not interested in yet MORE construction photos, I’m sorry. But the courtyard project is really fascinating me and I just have to share. If you’d like to see my previous posts on the project here they are: first post and second post Since the three upper shed roofs are complete, the crew started in on the cover for the walkway. Everything is to be made out of concrete, but from underneath it will look like wood...