Asheville, Day 2: Grove Arcade, Biltmore
The bulk of our day was spent exploring Biltmore.
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A Game of Monikers
It got a bit… shouty. And a lot loud. And a lot competitive. But was as raucous and as fun as I hoped it would be. Really a fun, fun game all around.
Tricia Returns
Back home – Tricia is back home! And hanging out with everyone in the front yard.
Painting and Planting
Liz outside, adding more plants to the front yard.
Planting and Deck Chairs
Newly refinished deck chairs.
Shower Demo, Day 1
Demo begins. This stuff is heavy – and the tile is very sharp. I was able to peel it off in sections, but each piece had some significant heft. There was a lot of huffing and puffing, as I hauled each of these large pieces down a flight of stairs, across the front yard, and up the driveway to the Bagster.
Dinner with the Ford Kids
While Liz and I have been in Georgia, we’ve done a lot of the cooking – making meals, some involved, some easy.
We’ve stepped into the suburban tempo of living in a house full of kids, who are in both high school and middle school (and juggling part-time jobs) – with all the activity and chaos that entails.
Powerwashing, Front and Back
We got to meet one of Tricia’s neighbors, Lindsey, who was kind enough to lend us their powerwasher. Which we put to good use, today.
Running at Stone Mountain Park, Belated Birthday Date Night
Nothing like having a full day of running, cocktails, and shopping… and ending it with pasta.
I guess the only thing better: ending the evening with an affogato.
Deck Chair Work, Continued
With a lot of rain in the forecast, Liz moved her deck chair refinishing work indoors – and set up shop in the garage.
Deck Chair Work
Liz, deep at work in refinishing and touching up the deck chairs.
Costco Vases, Deck Chairs
At Costco, comparing various vases. Surprisingly, there was a lot of color and size variation. You wouldn’t think it, Costco being known for a place that has numerous mass-produced items. But we dug through a lot of vases here, trying to find two that actually matched one another.
Running in the Rain, Table Work
Liz and I headed out today for a run, despite a bit of rain. Here she is, prepped for the weather (and me, less so).
Audrey in Concert
Tonight we all went out to attend a concert that Audrey was a part of – a medley of Broadway tunes, performed by several different musical groups in her school.
Repairing the Back Deck, Day 3
In the far corner, just underneath the deck, there was a nest of young birds. And of course, both Liz and Audrey were very concerned about their well being during our construction.