Never thought retirement would be like this

When Goats Retire
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LONDON — (2009) The Royal Welsh Regiment is saying farewell to a four-legged military buddy.
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After seven years of U.K. Army service, Billy the goat, whose full name is William Windsor, retired amid pomp and ceremony on Wednesday.
The nine-year-old will enjoy his retirement at a zoo outside of London.
 

Hey Meanderer. What a lucky goat. Never cared for horns on them. To me, it makes them look mean. They *are* mean to each other sometimes, with constant competition to move up, at all levels, in the pecking order. But all of ours were always friendly to people. Even Rusty. You just can't catch him.:rolleyes:

Did you get all your fence done?

I got 4 of the 5 windows glazed and painted. There were 48 panes and every one needed at least some work. Big job when you're a novice. I got pretty good at it by the 3rd window. First two? Not so much. ;)

Need some narrow strips of wood to make the storm windows fit well. I've ruled out all possible ready-made molding, so will try to rip some P/T wood strips on the table saw. Been watching Youtube videos on how to do it safely. Seems like an awful lot of trouble just for 4 windows.

The fifth window is a special case (long story). Need to think more on that one. Monday starts a busy week, so I hope to get these done this weekend. Probably wishful thinking. They've cancelled the rain. None in sight again. No excuses.
 
Yes, Nancy I stained both sections of fence, a while back. They serve more as guide rails along the State road in front of our house. It is on a very bad bend, where the white stained fence is located. I added reflector tape, and the State added some Reflectors of their own. I appreciated their cooperation, even though they did not want to put up their guide rails. I have not taken pictures, as it is nothing special.

Glad your windows are coming along. Tackle them one at a time, starting with the worst ones. Good luck!
 
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... They serve more as guide rails along the State road in front of hour house. It is on a very bad bend, where the white stained fence is located. I added reflector tape, and the State added some Reflectors of their own.
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Remember back before they started painting white lines on the outside edges of the roads? Don't know how I ever stayed on the roads at night before that. Hugged the center line I guess.:confused:

Tackle them one at a time, starting with the worst ones.
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The good news is the two worst windows are also behind a bush, so I can practice, and the mistakes won't show much.:)
 
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Very cute, Meanderer! But that's the last thing I need---a goat providing negative help.

The big challenge is going to be how to hold the storm window up there and install it at the same time. But I figured out how to install 12' long vinyl ceiling panels on the porch, using ropes. It's called "ingenuity." :playful: Just get that first screw in there and I'm good to go.

May need a couple of these. :)

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Would you believe it's sprinkling? Not enough to help anything, just enough to get everything wet and messy. May be a good time to head off to Lowes.:eek:nthego:
 
Did not lose any fingers ripping boards, yet. Still a few more to do. Did forget drill left on top of step ladder. Remembered when it hit my head. There was much blood, but no damage. :) Got windows and lumber at Lowes. No one will ever go with me to buy lumber. I sort too much, and insist on putting everything back in a neat pile. Two windows are framed up, or whatever you call it. Dentist office called to cancel appt tomorrow morning. :D Getting cold, 44[SUP]o[/SUP]F at 7pm. Starting to look more like winter.

Out to lunch. Will return. Whenever.
 
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Did you go to the emergency room......
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Not sure if that's really a question, but the answer is NO!:rolleyes: By a lot of blood, I just meant flowing down your neck. It always looks worse than it is. Head cuts bleed a lot.

Speaking of banging one's head, a serious head bump can lead to an episode of vertigo---knocks those little crystals loose in your ears. It will be 2 years this month with no signs of it returning! :) No matter what anyone says, I'm convinced, for me anyway, it was changing sleeping positions.
 
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Pappy, I have to really fight a tendency to post blow-by-blow details of every project. It could end up being pages long. ;) The mistakes are more fun to talk about.

Btw, I have a bump now. :cool:

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And where the tooth was pulled last week makes a great place to hold a pencil.

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Got one storm window up. It was not that hard. Tacked a small board to the sill to keep the window up there while adjusting and fastening it.:)

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Only one mistake: Raised window enough to slip the pack of screws out, and forgot to put it back down. [Opening inside window without making a mess may be hard. :rolleyes:]

The windows were about an inch too narrow, so I added strips around top and sides, like this one (before painting). These windows won't ever fall off!;)

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Assuming no unusual problems with the other three :rolleyes:, I should be able to finish tomorrow.
 
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That was quick!:eek:nthego: ...
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When I read this my first thought was, "Are you serious?," but I guess you are right. It seems like I've been on this forever.

Don't want to think about broken windows just now!!! :eewwk: When my neighbor's two boys were small they shot BB's into my kitchen window and broke the glass. She has 2 grandchildren now who visit often, but they are both girls. :)

I'm probably the most likely one to break them from here on out. :playful:
 
Finished the storm windows. They look pretty good. Keeping it brief, let's just say that the one yesterday (1st one) was the easiest.:)

Why the last window is a special case:

:lol:

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Will probably cut this down to 28"x39", and use the remaining space for dryer vent. Not in a rush on this one. Meanwhile have fallen behind on fence checking and leaf raking out in the country. :(
 
How much clearance do you have between the window and the steps? What a great makeover, it was really needed! Good job, Nancy!:D
 
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How much clearance do you have between the window and the steps? ...
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Good question! Just went down to check. Clearance from actual window is 3-3/4", clearance from facing is 2".

I'll probably just go with a replacement window. I can lift one that small, and you can put those in from the inside if necessary. I really hate to give up the light it brings in, in that corner, otherwise I'd just board it up. Guess it would be easier just to install a light. Ha! ...[[Btw, the basement is not finished nor heated.]
 
Meanderer, I like those ideas. This one I could make out of an old pallet or the old window.:) But my basement is not nearly as nice as those pictured. I would have to dust cobwebs off. I can't even keep up with dusting off dust, upstairs.:(

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There is a downside to lots of basement windows, at night. Why I have mini-blinds on all of them. (Not sure I understand the last part.)

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Do you have a basement? (Of course you can ignore this question if you like. :playful: )
 
Our little farm house sits on 2 1/2 acres, surrounded by farmland, not far from the heart of a booming township. Every window yeilds a beautiful scenic views and we consider them artwork, hung on the wall. At night, its blinds and curtains. Our five old cellar windows have been replaced by glass block windows with vents. It is very bright on sunny days. It is a well lit, working cellar, with basic cellar items. Not finished, by a long shot, but it is comfortable and organized, and uncluttered. We love it.
 
Here is a picture taken after they were installed. I had bought six small concrete frogs (4x5) with a flat rear (designed to sit three under a plant), and I sat one on each window and one on the back of the toilet.

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I can't locate the sunny pictures with the frogs:frog::frog::frog::frog::frog::frog:
 

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