Thursday, July 31, 2025

MOSAICS, AND IT'S NOT US!

 


First up, I'm off to Mosaics in Cambridge today.  I will be bringing home me ROCK today.  And grouting a pot that was gifted to me by SD.  

I'm trying to decide what my next project will be.  Another paving stone, or something else.

I managed to run into the co-ordinator (Oz) of our 'section' of the village.  I asked him about the little old lady who avoids us like the plague.  And was SO RELIEVED to hear she does that to EVERYONE!  She is apparently, very much a loner, and does not get on with most people in the village.  Oz went on to say she has, in the past, HARASSED one neighbour, telling her to go to bed earlier!  She's even put notes in letterboxes telling people off!

OK, might avoid her myself now.  I'll still smile and say hello... but that's about it.

I'm just happy it's not US that's the problem.

Ok,  I think I'll read the news, then get a move on.  


Right, I'm up.
I've been down the road and brought my car up to the house, ready for me to drive to Cambridge in about 40 minutes.

ABOVE: We have a super duper thick fog this morning. It's come down even more since I took that photo!  I can hardly see my neighbours houses now.
Ikkk to fog.  I better rug up good for mosaics.  It's held in a garage.  Luckily, S does have heaters on to keep up comfortable.

ABOVE:  The new Samsung Vacuum is now in it's permanent home. The Front Bedroom.
For ages I was calling it 'Stews Room', as his clothes are in that wardrobe, but last night we settled on calling it 'The Front Room'.
It is going to be a multi purpose room.  Watching TV.  Visitors room. Dressing room for Stew.  And so on.

ABOVE: All that needs doing in there now is to hang the new, lightweight TV on the wall and it's done.

I listed our 14 year old, heavy as hell old TV on Marketplace last night.  And it sold in minutes.
The lady is coming to pick it up this afternoon.
That was an easy sell, and I was quite surprised by that.  Maybe I 'gave it away'? I sure didn't list it for much.  But I'd rather see it gone than sitting in my garage getting in my way.

OK, I better get off here and put the clothes rack in the car... you know, that big new one I bought?  I sold it too.  It was simply TOO BIG for me to find a space for it, unless I left it outside.  That would have ruined it.  So yeah, I sold that on to a friend of mine.  Lots of juggling still going on in this house of ours.
But we are so close to having it exactly how we want it.  SO CLOSE!

ABOVE:  The rock is finished.  I had a good time at Mosaics.
Then a situation started unfolding, and I've been busy on the phone arranging a few things in a hurry.
More later.

4.20 pm and the lady who was picking up the TV has not turned up yet.  *sigh*  Maybe she will, and maybe she won't.  Either way, she's only got about an hour before I take the listing down.  I don't have time for this right now.

I'm going out soon to the kids for a little while, then joining Stew at the pub.

8 pm, and it's been the usual Thursday night.  Spent some quality time with the kids, then to the pub for a catch up with the regulars.  Always enjoy that.
Now.. home and about to put me feet up.
It's been a long day today.
Catch ya tomorrow.

13 comments:

  1. Anonymous7:15 AM

    Very glad for you.

    So glad they told you her background.

    Funny to celebrate having a cranky neighbor, but what a relief.

    Vickie

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  2. Anonymous7:39 AM

    I figured she had a mental problem going on.. What a shame and I hope she can stay safe. Ky Girl

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  3. I had a sneaking suspicion she was like that to everyone, not just you. Doesn't make it easier, but at least you know what type of person she is. BTW, I love your home. You really have made it beautiful.

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  4. Oh good. I feel bad for this woman - that must be an unpleasant way to live. But, very happy, it has nothing to do with you!

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  5. Rhonda9:59 AM

    Chris your house is really looking fabulous. Just perfect. I’m glad you have the background about your neighbour. Makes things easier lol. Just remember, you are a good person and that is enough! We can’t please all the people all the time! Have a great day

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  6. Our view outside looks just like that! Except we don't have fog - we have smoke from Canadian wild fires. It's been around most of the summer but today is particularly bad. My eyes are burning. AND ------ I had to stop playing PickleBall early!

    On a FUN note. Jethro came to pickleball. I attached his leash to the fence and he was quite the polite dog! One gal I was playing with fell in love with him IMMEDIATLEY! So she walked him all around during her "bye" which turned in to a 3 game "bye".

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  7. Anonymous11:45 AM

    The front room looks great! And good place to keep the vacuum so it’s accessible but out of the way. If you don’t mind me asking, how does the car parking work? I know you said Stew has a spot and you mention you have a spot. Are you allowed to keep a car on your driveway or is it a shared driveway so you’d have to use the garage? Just curious! Cheers, Liz

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  8. Penny2:33 PM

    I agree, the house is looking fantastic. Just right for you and Stew. An adjustment for sure, but it looks like you are making it well. You must be so relieved about that neighbour. I just had a work contract end with a woman who was over the top nice and I feel great relief. There was nothing really problematic with her, she just had a mad streak and I was waiting for it to blow up. Instead, it ended amicably. Phew!

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  9. Around here section hand tvs rarely sell, they usually dumped at the tip

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  10. Eewww Waikato fog!
    We’ve had torrential rain and today it’s cold n Sydney well Northern Beaches!
    Love your mosaic bee just beautiful.

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  11. Kiwionholidays2:58 PM

    Mosaics look fantastic everything in your new home coming together nicely
    Well done all of you 🥝👍💯🎸

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  12. I had wondered if some social anxiety/social phobia was perhaps causing the reaction you were receiving from your fellow resident - but as you say, it is probably best to just acknowledge her with a polite hello and smile, and not try to engage in anything further. I love your mosaic rock - it looks awesome!

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