Do it yourself

Dale wrote, It is great to see your return. I've been wondering where you had disappeared to. You didn't mention a word about your brides quilting room in the old barn. Thank you Dale, The ' quilt room ' was always a low priority ( hold on just looking over my shoulder ) There are so many things that have to be done. Laura did mention that she would like the room finished before she is unable to use her legs , to climb the stairs. This seemed to me a totally reasonable statement. My time frame for this job is therefore a good 30 years or more. However I am aware that you are very much on her side , when it come to the quilt room. I did buy a ' twenties ' wardrobe the other day. It had been converted into a series of shelves. Ideal for a ' stash ' I have been told. It was in remarkable condition , with just one cut in a veneer panel. Its in the barn awaiting my loving attention. This wardrobe will keep the ' patchwork peace ' and ' pieces ' for a while........... I bought it for a song , and a very short song as well. It really was cheaper than the cost of buying shelving. I noticed you have had a chat about light fittings. I never buy new items like that anymore. There are some great secondhand bargains here. The two glass ceiling lights I bought for the lounge were $85 for both. They are complete with all their glass bits and bops ( there must be a more correct term ) Its more fun scouting around for bargains. I seem to be buying everything that is NOT in fashion with the Belgians. As my father said ' We used to throw all of this stuff away as well........but thirty years ago ) Living in a time warp suits me well, with those prices . Ta Ta for now Kevin