Day 59 of 2026

We were out today near the Old House and decided to walk by

 and see how it was doing. 

We were shocked to see how inhospitable it was. 

I am so sad to see such a great house give off such a vibe. 

I cannot know what Great Grandpa H's reaction would be

 if he were still here to see this, 

but I imagine it would include both sadness and anger.

Click here to see the Old House in 2023. 

You can also click the Old House label in the left sidebar

 on the blog page for some pictures of the beautiful interior.

 

Day 199 of 2024

I found another box of decisions. 

There are no notes to tell us what belonged to whom. 

The very old doll is not in great shape and is super creepy. 

Ideas welcome for how to handle this kind of stuff. 

Let this be a reminder to put notes on things. 

 

Day 118 of 2024

Today we took a road trip to celebrate and remember Fireball's parents 

whose birthdays and wedding anniversary all fall within a month's span. 

One stop found us at a small zoo. 

GB#2, GB#3, GB#4 and GB#5 all found themselves in an eagle's nest.

 

Day 317 of 2023

There is something you need to know about Great Grandpa H. 

He loved to shop at Goodwill or better yet, at garage sales. 

This picture shows his signature "fix" 

for anything that had a logo, name or monogram on it. 

This one is an iron-on patch meant for little kids' pants with ripped knees,

 but he would also use some kind of plastic-y paint to cover the offending words. 

And he did not limit himself to sweatshirts. 

He also "fixed" t-shirts, tote bags and containers - really anything. 

I kept these two sweatshirts to make a muslin of a new pattern

 to check the fit I have before I cut into my fancy fabric. 

When I pulled them out of a box yesterday, I had to smile.

 

Day 197 of 2023

One of the last things to do at the Old House

 is to take care the last few things in the garage. 

One day a while back

 Great Grandpa H noticed this cart on the side of the road. 

After it was still there a couple days later, 

he assumed no one wanted it so, at 92 years old, 

he hoisted it up into the trunk of his car

 and brought it home. 

I'm not sure what that's all about but I'm also not 92. 

Today we returned it to the store to which it belongs.

 

Day 182 of 2023

Great Grandpa H had some ingenious solutions to common problems. 

Why not bolt a putty knife to the end of a broom length handle?

 

Day 153 of 2023

Here's one thing that could be said about Great Grandpa H -  

he was definitely organized.

 

Day 117 of 2023

I'm back at the Old House today. 

From just part of the garage, this recycling bin is full. 

It is filled with every sort of plastic and glass container

 saved from food, juice, milk and all other items sold in these containers.

I'm sure I will fill it again and again 

as I move through the rest of the garage and the basement. 

It is very apparent that Great Grandpa H 

and Grandma Boo were Depression Era kids.

 

Day 115 of 2023

I'm thinking of Great Grandpa H today as it would have been his 93rd birthday. 

We celebrated with his favorite meal and ice cream. 

This bunny sits in the front garden near the walk at the Old House. 

I think he may have to come live in our garden.

 

Day 68 of 2023

Great Grandpa H liked to sew. This was his machine. 

While I'd love to keep it, I don't have room for another machine. 

I'd love to see it go to someone who needs it 

or an organization that could use it. 

Suggestions welcome. 

Feel free to comment or email me directly so I can reply to you.

 

Day 339 of 2022

Great Grandpa H would approve.

 

Day 335 of 2022

We lost another good one today. 

(Great Grandpa H - Fireball's dad)

 

Day 307 of 2022

Great Grandpa H has a new room with a view.

 

Day 267 of 2022

Great Grandpa H's sewing space. 

And yes, he made himself a pin cushion out of an old sock.

 

Day 229 of 2022

Great Grandpa H is back in his apartment after almost two weeks

 and no one is happier than he is.

 

Day 151 of 2022

Fireball was not able to go help his dad

 with the funeral arrangements appointment today

 so I went by myself. 

After I picked up a road snack for the drive home at the corner gas station, 

I looked down and saw that Fireball was with me after all.

 

Day 113 of 2022

One of these gentlemen is having his 92nd birthday next week. 

We pulled off a successful surprise gathering with lots of family. 

Here is a four generation picture of the birthday boy with his son, 

his two grandsons and his great grandson. 

L to R: Big D, GB#3, T-bone, Great Grandpa H, Fireball

 

Day 349 of 2021

Today I'm making a sweet gift for Great Grandpa H.

 

Day 115 of 2021

Happy Birthday! 

This is 91.

 

Day 212 of 2020

Father and son. 

Fireball and Grandpa H (90 years old).