Flag Day

Ever since we bought Whispering Oaks, Joel and I have wanted to run an American flag up the flag pole by the pavilion.   We knew, though, that we would probably forget to bring it down some nights before dark.   And for a former Army man, that's a definite No-No.   Proper flag protocol dictates that if the American flag is left out overnight it must be illuminated.   So during our thrice weekly trip to Lowe's yesterday we bought a solar powered spotlight for the flag.

It was fun to finally raise the flag late yesterday and to peek out again late last night and see it waving in the breeze with the bright light shining on it.

 These new solar lights sure beat the older generation lights that were so weak.   This baby uses LED lighting technology and it's bright!

We've also had a new addition here on the farm.   Joel's workshop arrived Wednesday and is all set up....at least on the outside.   Now we have to get it wired and insulated and then his tools can be brought in and arranged.    For the first time in our marriage Joel will have a dedicated place for all his woodworking tools.   It's about time, wouldn't you say?

He's really excited to have a space of his own instead of sharing a garage with all our other belongings.   It's kinda hard to use huge table saws when you're bumping into the wall or a car parked next to you.   Hopefully, Joel's eyesight issues will not hinder his ability to enjoy his woodworking hobby for many years to come.  

The company that built it for us even matched the green metal roof to our other buildings.   We had them paint the shutters black since I would like to paint the shutters on our house black when the weather warms up a little more.  Then the outbuildings will have a cohesive appearance around the property.   So many fun ideas, now I just need to find the time to accomplish them all.

Little by little, things are coming together,
Debbie