I'll admit it, I have an RV that has been my sukkah for a few years now. This year, it wasn't possible in that it is parked in the same pasture Leroy was staying. Once he came to understand my promise of Psalm 8, he then wanted to be everywhere I was . . . and I just didn't want the Winnebago door to look like the gate, so I pitched a tent at the edge of the north timber. I've since learned that there are air mattresses that are actually as far off the ground as a regular bed, but I didn't learn that until Sukkot was over.
As I reclined there on my special pile of a pillow mattress, I remembered the story of "the Princess and the Pea." Well, I didn't actually remember the entire story, just the part about a pea under a pile of mattresses that caused the tender princess to have a back ache. This princess had a similar experience, only I'm not so tender. I was only about 4 inches off the ground and it was not a pea, but Ozark rocks. There was, however; a bed of straw under a tarp, under the tent floor that was supposed to serve as a cushion. I'm sure the straw did serve as a cushion, but I'm definitely making other arrangements for next year, ALREADY!
Actually plans are already in the works for next year's Feast of Tabernacles. This princess is beyond excited! It looks like a gathering is already being organized to take place here in the Land of Goshen. As a matter of fact, all I will be expected to do is show them where the fire is to be built and share some insight! I'm already looking forward to this! If Messiah returns between now and then, we'll move it from Goshen to Jerusalem, and that will be even better.
I have to admit, this year I also spent one night on the deck . . . The full moon and stars were amazing. There is more to my confession. I could not believe how many times I get up in the night . . . so on some nights, by the third trip into the house to use the facilities, I simply crashed on the living room couch, with the front door open, as the dawn broke! Sukkoting solo does have it's less than stellar moments! I am believing next year's plans will gain momentum, making this past one, my last solo Sukkot!
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Sunday, October 25, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Replace Rather Than Repair
As life is moving forward, and the calamity of last week's Sabbath has abated, rather than repair the deck, it will be replaced. The flooring itself may have had a couple more good years in it, but the gate is a complete goner and the railings are wobbly. Mr. B and I had already discussed calling a guy we knew for an estimate, but somehow that just never came to fruition. The goats provided the motivation to get serious about replacing the deck, but for some reason I just couldn't get around to calling the guy.
I designed the first deck and it was a homemade project. It held up well through a move and being resized for the addition, but enough is enough. The idea of more pedestrian traffic here in the Land of Goshen brought the realization, there is just no need to repair a deck that I already know will need to be replaced in two years. I'm getting practical like that . . .
I've become intensely aware of Abba directing my steps to blessings, through what first appears to be an inconvenience or problem. As we were coming home from town last week, we noticed someone building a deck. Since there was a large equipment truck, we assumed the builder was a contractor and turned around to talk to him. Sure enough, he was a contractor, gave us his card and said he'd be glad to give us a bid. We called him that evening and the other guy that I'd been stalling about calling and both said they'd be here Monday to size up the project.
Both men called Monday for directions to the place, but only one showed up that day. He looked it over, said he'd get back to us and by that evening we had a bid, and not a bad price at all! Wednesday was a town day, and as we were coming home, the guy that was a no show, Monday, was coming down the lane. He'd finally gotten around to dropping in to bid the job. He did that without anyone being home. It then dawned on me, from our previous dealings, why I'd not been too anxious to call him. When he called with his bid, it was nearly double the price of the first bid! I simply told him we'd talk it over.
The crew has been contracted to rebuild! Then I did the ultimate woman thing on them. They came to get started and I asked about making it larger . . . As soon as the words came out of my mouth, I realized for the first time in my life, I sounded like my mother. My entire life, when she sees someone working, my Daddy or myself, she invariably steps in to tweak. By nature, I'm not a tweaker, but the idea just hit me that this deck could be larger than first estimated. The men lit up and said, "No problem! Now's the time!" They got out the tape measures and went from there. I knew the best plan would be an additional 8 feet as that would eliminate sawing every board and minimize waste. They went to their truck to confer and refigure, came out and presented the increased cost. It was wonderful! Done deal!
As they were leaving, ready to start first thing Monday morning, I remembered the very nice drawing he'd already done for the original bid. I thought of my mother and her ever changing tweaking, so I asked them if there was something we needed to sign. They said they'd do right by me, to which I responded, I know that, I thought you might like my signature to ensure there are no more changes . . . They smiled and said, "See you tomorrow."
YHWH willing the former amateur 8' X 12' design will be replaced with a brand new professional 10' X 28' deck.
I designed the first deck and it was a homemade project. It held up well through a move and being resized for the addition, but enough is enough. The idea of more pedestrian traffic here in the Land of Goshen brought the realization, there is just no need to repair a deck that I already know will need to be replaced in two years. I'm getting practical like that . . .
I've become intensely aware of Abba directing my steps to blessings, through what first appears to be an inconvenience or problem. As we were coming home from town last week, we noticed someone building a deck. Since there was a large equipment truck, we assumed the builder was a contractor and turned around to talk to him. Sure enough, he was a contractor, gave us his card and said he'd be glad to give us a bid. We called him that evening and the other guy that I'd been stalling about calling and both said they'd be here Monday to size up the project.
Both men called Monday for directions to the place, but only one showed up that day. He looked it over, said he'd get back to us and by that evening we had a bid, and not a bad price at all! Wednesday was a town day, and as we were coming home, the guy that was a no show, Monday, was coming down the lane. He'd finally gotten around to dropping in to bid the job. He did that without anyone being home. It then dawned on me, from our previous dealings, why I'd not been too anxious to call him. When he called with his bid, it was nearly double the price of the first bid! I simply told him we'd talk it over.
The crew has been contracted to rebuild! Then I did the ultimate woman thing on them. They came to get started and I asked about making it larger . . . As soon as the words came out of my mouth, I realized for the first time in my life, I sounded like my mother. My entire life, when she sees someone working, my Daddy or myself, she invariably steps in to tweak. By nature, I'm not a tweaker, but the idea just hit me that this deck could be larger than first estimated. The men lit up and said, "No problem! Now's the time!" They got out the tape measures and went from there. I knew the best plan would be an additional 8 feet as that would eliminate sawing every board and minimize waste. They went to their truck to confer and refigure, came out and presented the increased cost. It was wonderful! Done deal!
As they were leaving, ready to start first thing Monday morning, I remembered the very nice drawing he'd already done for the original bid. I thought of my mother and her ever changing tweaking, so I asked them if there was something we needed to sign. They said they'd do right by me, to which I responded, I know that, I thought you might like my signature to ensure there are no more changes . . . They smiled and said, "See you tomorrow."
YHWH willing the former amateur 8' X 12' design will be replaced with a brand new professional 10' X 28' deck.
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