First of all we would like to wish everyone a happy new year. 2022 was a weird year to say the least and I hope that 2023 isn't a repeat. It goes by so fast and I am glad that we have this blog to look back upon and review all that has transpired over the year.
We started the year off with arctic cold temperatures. Making it perfect for working on the inside of our cabin. I was able to get the bedroom about 95% done and our laundry room is about 70% done. But all in all the whole cabin is about 87.63% finished. Now when or if I am fully recovered from my hip surgery I hope to finish it all in the next few months or so. I got confirmation from Jim that he was going to help me with this project so it should be done in no time. Wait. I guess Jim is going to Quartzsite for the winter and told me I was on my own as usual. Oh well.
In April we took a month off and headed to the Gulf Coast. Enjoying the warmth and the surf along the Mississippi coast.
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When we got back to the SSUVFL it was getting warmer. So we put inside projects on hold and decided to tackle many outside projects. During the summer we decided to get some part time jobs to help suplement our incomes. We enjoyed many weekends with the grandkids. It is so fun watching them grow.
Fall soon arrived which means the outside projects have to end. Unfortunately for me It was also discovered that I needed a new hip. Mine wearing out from countless death marches and the over active lifestyle I lead. Upon learning that, I had to give up my career at Tool-R-Us while Lisa's grounds keeping job ended. The nursing home really liked her so she became a "homemaker, aka a cook" working inside the nursing home now. She hopes to become a grounds keeper again in the spring.
I had my surgery and have been recovering now for 6 weeks. Recovery has been slow and frustrating but I think I can see a light at the end of the tunnel.
We have some big things coming up for 2023. We can't share any details just yet but we hope to share some of the news in the next coming months.
One thing I hope to do is finish the work on the cabin so that we can start an expansion project for this summer. Yay!
You go ahead and get started, we will be there to help you shortly. If we are not there when you need us, just wait longer.
ReplyDeleteYou have us all excited and in suspense of your future plans. Are you going to get a puppy? Adopt a small child perhaps?
Yeah, like the check is in the mail kind of thing. You will just have to wait and see. But we promise it will be big. Like inviting you to Bora Bora to renew our vows kind of big.
DeleteIt sounds like an unplanned year, many of those things aren't what we would plan as we age but it's dreams we plan not reality.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the hip keeps improving and you are soon a better version of the old you, or at least one with less pain and no limp.
Jim at least paid the debt, so that's a good thing. If we happen to meet Jim & Barb while they are here, I promise we will hoist a drink in your honour.
A light at the end of the tunnel? Can you hear a whistle or a chugga, chugga?
Deb
I have to try and keep a positive attitude, but it is hard to do that some days. Thank you for the comments.
DeleteI love the snow pictures. So peaceful. Can’t wait for the Big Reveal! Can’t you give us a hint?
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is that it involves a trailer of some type.
DeleteHopefully you’re over the worst and 2023 will be spectacular. Looking forward to the big news. Take care and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Enjoy Q. I will be wishing I was there, come Jan and Feb.
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