ON OUR WAY TO THE COTTAGE

WE DECIDED TO GO AHEAD AND PURCHASE PANELING FROM MENARD'S FOR THE COTTAGE STORAGE SHED while they still have a nice selection on hand at the price they have.  On the way to the store we did a donation drop at GOODWILL, got a bite to eat, then went to Menard's.

For a storage shed, we needed paneling for three of the walls and the ceiling.  Knowing we'd have to rent a truck to haul our purchase, we went ahead an purchased Tile Backer Board for the Bathroom as we know we'll need it for the wall around the tub so we can apply nice tile and a sheet of paneling that looks like pallet wood for the Pantry ceiling.  Also plywood for the Bathroom for repairs.

That's 8 sheets of Tile Backer Board,
15 sheets of paneling,
2 pieces of 3/4" plywood for underlayment,
and a gallon of Kiltz. 

Loaded the supplies onto a Menard's truck and drove to the COTTAGE.  Unloaded it all and then Hubby returned the truck.  I stayed at the COTTAGE.  I thought I could get the last of the painting in the Pantry done, but by the time we unloaded the works off of the truck, I was done. I sat in a comfortable chair and watched T.V. and looked for words in a word search book.  Too tired to move.  Will try again tomorrow.

It was a great feeling to know we have the Honey Birch paneling for the interior of the shed. Hubby plans on ripping the old paneling out during this week.  I so hope I have the Pantry completely painted.  SO hope.  I will need to measure how much liner I will need then go get some all in one small swoop.

Beautiful skies as we traveled across the Prairie on our way to the COTTAGE.

Being an older person has challenges all its own.  Wanting to use my time wisely, I have to plan and make my trips count.  I saw a little break in the fuel prices today, but then I expected that would happen.  We will be conditioned to thinking the lower prices aren't as bad as the higher even though this new lower price isn't as low as they were before the prices started to spike.

The price of wood has really climbed since the co vid pandemic.  Makes my eyes bug out.  I can only imagine when we go to buy fencing what that will cost.  Building a new porch will be much the same.  The smaller porch will probably cost as much as when we rebuilt our larger porch on the rock house.  Shall see about this when the time comes not to mention when we get new kitchen cabinets.  We bought tile a few months back and thought the price was very good as a unadvertised special.  That was a plus.  Paint still is a great bargain.

Remodeling is interesting and a very expensive HOBBY to have.  Making a place to call HOME is extra special.  We are looking forward to having less to take care of, but getting there may break the bank.  This isn't what we want as we bargain shop, do the work ourselves and ask God to bless our endeavor.

HOME will be where we hang our hats and then some.  A peaceful place to lay our heads, eat healthy meals, groom, do our laundry, read, etc.  

Scripture draw today:
~Malachi 4:2
"But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in his wings."

Prayer on the flip side of the scripture card:
Lord, help me to overcome my fears by filling my mind with positive thoughts and my life with positive actions.  In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

And may I add...Lord, allow your Holy Spirit to fall afresh on me to where I am not afraid in an unhealthy way.  Fill me with your presence and power.  In Jesus name I pray, Amen and amen.

Blessings to you,

~d