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Daily Picture: The Fort Under Construction

Well I have been away from blogging for a few days due to life catching up to me and running me down then backing over me to finish the job.

Friday…

Friday was just another long day and I was not in the mood to write about anything.  7yo had a 1/2 day at school and I needed to drop by a “Sample” to the doctor in the early afternoon. (see V is for Vasectomy Pts I, II, III, IV) After stopping there the boys and I did some shopping and then stopped by my folks for a bathroom break.  We arrived home not too long before the wife so we were tired.  I “Passed” the test with the “Sample” BTW.

Saturday… Rummage Sale Ready

There is a very large rummage sale in a town near us that is rather well to do.  The sale has been going on for years and so the wife and I decided to take a look.  We got up early and dropped the kids off at my parents house at 8:00am so we would not have to worry about them.  The weather started out nice and when we arrived at 8:30 it was crowded.  We went our separate ways and looked for stuff.  During my travels I picked up a race track for 3yo, a box of 9 games (Chess, checkers…) for 7yo, a cool Poker Chip Case with chips for me, Christmas Lights and last but not least the Monkey Bar Kit for the swing set I am building.  I paid $3.00 for it, but paid $20.00 for the one at Home Depot.  I decided to get it and keep both allowing me to create a few additional things for the fort.  The wife was meeting her sister there so when we separated she met up with her and found a ton of cloths for the boys.

Saturday Night…

The wife went with her sisters to an “Event” with silent auctions and prize gambling for the night.  The boys and I got to have some fun, but all night the three of them complained that mom was gone.  The wife had a great time and ended up winning a gift card.

Sunday Construction…

Sunday was construction day for the fort.  I began working on it at 8:00am and my Dad, a couple friends and a BIL came to help the best they could.  We worked hard and I had help at different times all day.  The fort is pretty darn cool and the construction is solid.  I just wish we could have gotten a little more done, but even after all day it looks like we did very little.  By the time night rolled around I was too tired to do anything but sleep.

The 5

1. Construction - The construction is not too difficult, but really time consuming.  I really can not wait until it is complete.
2. ESL India - Two new students joined the class I have been volunteering with.  They are from India.
3. Sun Burnt - Of course my Scottish/Irish skin burnt.  Top of the head and my neck.
4. Second Round - Next weekend I will be working more on the Swing Set and Fort.  I can not wait to see the final fort done.
5. Sleep - I can not seem to catch up…