It's been 2 years and 1 day since my father passed away. In that time alliances have been made, alliances have been broken. Promises have been made and broken. And we are still here waiting for the day for a certain person to keep their promise. And for that day for my mother to be moved from Wilmington back to the cabin in the woods.

Any way this Friday begins this year’s remodeling projects. This year the lower level (basement) will be completed. My brother and sister will be up in late May to visit. Little do they know of the work I have planned for them (so don’t tell them). There will be lots of painting going on, so Lou bring your electric paint roller!

After watching a Mythbusters episode in where they blow up electric hot water tanks. It is my number one priority to replace the 35+ year old Electric hot water tank. I am amazed that it still works and does not leak. Well we will find out Friday. I hope I do not break any water pipes like last year , especially in the new bathroom.

This year I hope to write funny stories about the work. Maybe we will have talking cats again. Maybe the wild turkeys will return. Maybe I will recognize a Coyote as a Coyote and not a fox.

Lots of fun coming.

Joe