World Equestrian Games Lexington Kentucky

 Dressage today was amazing. I've never seen a ride like this or a horse like this...


 

Edward Gal owned the Stadium today.

Coastal Improvements

Coastal Improvements is our general contractor for most of our recent projects at 207. I've known Pierce Brinkley forever.

Tuesday September 21 is the first time I saw him in the uniform of a Henrico County Fireman. I almost did not recognize him when he came to the door. He had class this week so was coming by the project on the way home from class.

207 Design

DESIGN

The basic design was based on the golden rectangle. The golden rectangle is a rectangle that can be divided into a square and another golden rectangle as below:

The golden rectangle was also forms the basis of the golden spiral

The shapes were perfect for sidewalk design because you can use them in many configurations and end up with a rectangle. Our largest piece of stone is a 65-inch square. It definitely weighs over 800 pounds. The others are smaller. Our smallest shape is 8 by 11 inches. We used a total of eight basic shapes and the contractor has had to cut some pieces to make it all work.

Labyrinth, September 22, 2010

Bill and Beth and Jerry and I try to walk the labyrinth at solstices and equinoxes. This year we decided to walk at sunset on the evening of the fall equinox.

 

It was a full moon

 

We enjoyed a pretty moon rise. A beautiful evening for a walk. 

 

and of course being hungry after our walk we went out to dinner at Avenue 805. No reason for the choice except it came up geographically close to the labyrinth and it looked like they had a good menu. Actually the food was good, the services was good and it was fun.

207 Under Construction: The Front Yard

Its been a long hall and now we are seeing progress. I just keep going outside and staring at the front yard. Its beautiful. We made huge progress last week and got the majority of the front walkway installed. Its a bit slower as we round the corner to the backdoor.

It is amazing how well it is coming together and how nice it looks.




They removed the old concrete sill at the back door and replaced it with a brick rowlock. The rowlock was in place when Jerry came home Wednesday night and he did not notice the change.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

We replaced the old hose bib today. Had to raise it since the old one would be below grade. The new one frost free.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Lots of progress!!! Topsoil was delivered and installed. the yard is really coming together!

Terri's World

Kathie Cassidy and Terri Burchfield in Boston.

We know who rules this roost and it ain't Terri OR Kathie!

Terri and Kathie's wonderful home in Lunenburg, Massachusetts. A wonderful older home with a great feel.  Lots of space for visitors and loving hosts. The basement is worth the visit. an old stone basement.

This has got to be one of the biggest hornets nests I have

ever seen.  It was growing in the big tree in Terri and 

Kathie's front yard. Yes, right next to their front door.

Wonder if the ever see hornets?

Did I mention the food... steamers, lobsters, fish, tomato pie, corn bread, carrot cake

Jerry and I posed decorously for Terri

Its an apple orchard guys.... I'm sure there are more apples. But they do share nicely.

There were lots and lots of apples. Three or four varieties. Grapes were relatively scarce which is odd since this was a vineyard.

Pam and Kathie

And the view of the church in the hills.

Jerry did find some grapes.

Terri had the most beautiful hornets nest!

I thought I wanted to blog....

What was I thinking?
I thought it would be easier to do this. Where do I go to get instruction on blogging with blogger? how do I upload photos thru flickr or do I have to keep uploading directly from my computer?