I hope it is something easy, Scrappy.

Sophia, that's nutty.

So the paint comes off really easily from the spindles. If I really worked at it I could get down to wood everywhere. But since I will paint them... Seems a shame, but it would be too much wood. If I DO get all the paint up on them, I'll put a clear coat down to make it easier if I change my mind...

So I got ambitious and strippered up 2 spindles for tomorrow. Which might be a mistake, since I'm also having work done on my doors tomorrow, so it might be a little chaotic. And the weather is supposed to be shit, which doesn't bode well for that work, because at least one is the outside framing.

Oh, and my neighbor volunteered her electric sanders when it comes time. She asked what kind of sander I was gonna use, and I said I'd have to go buy one and was open to suggestions. She told me not to bother, happy to share hers. Sweet.

No such thing as too much wood! And aww, sharing is win.

Today is going to be harvest day for us! This morning we pulled up trial onions and garlic and they were huge! Totally ready. The red garlic was so big I broke the stem off. Then I was digging around it and I was all, oh, it's an onion. But it wasn't! It was just a huge lovely healthy looking garlic! So tonight the rest of everything comes up. Carefully, because obviously they're bigger than I was expecting and if I just dug where I thought I should I would be right in them.

The people at the farmers' market said if I had braided garlic to sell I could name my price. And they were probably right; the garlic that was there was really pitiful. And I seem to do great with garlic. But no, they are not getting any of my garlic! Last year I ran out! And this year I have more planted, but we use a ton ton of garlic. So they're getting none of my pretties.

But maybe next year I'll plant EVEN MORE and try to sell. Have to think about it.

Sophia, does the DMV not have your current address? It looks like they'll just mail you a replacement, to the address on the license. [link]

But maybe next year I'll plant EVEN MORE and try to sell. Have to think about it.

That would be fun! And if you decide not to sell it, you could give it as gifts, no?

Liese, that's so cool! I'm babying along my ONE cherry tomato.

Having the spindles stained wood would be too overwhelming for the space. It needs something to set the banister apart from the floor (even though I want the wood to match the dark inlay in the floor, not the floor itself.) White spindles do that. It's a balance thing.

Thanks Jesse Even though I am sure I filed a change of address, it says that my zip code does not agree (I moved 5 years ago).

Ah, crap. I say this as someone still with a New York license, and I'm pretty sure my SS card is in my wallet. Better not lose it!

today there were no major issues and there was a little breakthrough with my mother. exhale. 5 days until school starts.

I will say, it is more than a little validating that both of my parents are completely worn out from a 4-5 hour session with mac.

True! Although I am crap at braiding so far. And half the garlic is the hardstem kind that doesn't braid. But still true!

I also have cherry tomatoes and peppers. But the garlic and onions are the ones going nuts. There are even some tiny volunteer garlic that are not in the right place...I suspect they grew from where I threw the tiny cloves that were too small to plant. Ooopsie? Guess nothing's too tiny to plant.

Heh. Glad today has gone well.