This Boat-tailed Grackle posed so nicely for his photo at our local nature reserve.
It’s been a very busy week here especially for hubby, who after finishing all the painting, except for the dining area which has all the wood flooring stacked up in it, immediately started putting the hardwood floor down right through the living area. Yesterday, he said that I could phone to see which day next week my piano could be delivered. The answer came back “Monday morning”, which was a bit sooner than we anticipated, so it’s all go this weekend to lay the floor before they arrive. I’m so excited about being able to play again and serenade hubby whilst he’s finishing off the rest of the house.
Wishing you all a very happy weekend. Ours will be happy, but it won’t be at all relaxing.
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You will finally feel settled once you get your piano! How did you get that blue bird to pose on a blue sign? That’s impressive, Sylvia! 🙂
What a stunning bird. Hope the piano is arriving real soon. Enjoy 🙂
Thanks, Miriam. Piano arrives this morning. 👯😃
How wonderful. 🙂
Oh Sylvia, this is great news – I can just see you serenading hubby while he’s working on the house! 😀
Thanks, Dianne. So excited for the morning. 🙂
Love those iridescent blue feathers Sylvia …he probably makes quite a noise but could be forgiven looking so beautiful 🙂
One sleep and it’s proper play time ! How lovely to get acquainted with your piano again , it must have felt an age xx
Thanks so much, Louise. Yes, I’m very excited about the piano. 🙂
How exciting. You can see the light at the end of the reno tunnel.
Thanks, Carol. Definitely it’s coming nearer. 🙂
I hope the flooring is going well Sylvia! Bet you can’t wait for Monday! 🙂
Thanks, Adrian. Yes, the floor where the piano will stand is all done. 🙂
Has the piano arrived yet Sylvia? Perhaps not as you’re on US time of course. A little early perhaps. I’m just so envious but more, happy for you. It’s such a beautiful instrument! 🙂
Thanks, Adrian. It’s due to arrive between 10 and 12 this morning. So excited. 👯😃
I bet you can’t wait for that piano!
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So true, Janet. Now I just have to locate my boxes of piano books. 🙂
I know where mine are, but I don’t have a piano anymore.
Haha That’s not helpful at all. 😀
Enjoy your piano when it arrives! 🙂
I will. Thanks, Bun. 🙂
Wonderful that you will get a reward after a hectic weekend. You’ll see that with some serenading the house will be in great shape in no time!
Thanks, Helen. We’re certainly making good progress. 🙂
Much excitements for you and your hubby. Much excitement for us too to see the video of you playing the piano. HA! 🙂
I haven’t played for over 6 months, so don’t hold your breath. 🙂
Love the pic and I’m excited hearing of your projects about the piano….
Wish you all all the best, as far as your weekend is concerned !
Thanks so much for your kind wishes, Anna. All is going very well so far. 🙂
Fantastic shot, Sylvia!! What a gorgeous bird! Wow! And a piano! Oh my goodness, I didn’t know you played the piano! How excited you must be to get your fingers on those keys again. There is so much JOY in Life, dear friend, and those joys all have to do with what we love to do. Have a great weekend and don’t work too hard!! ❤
Thanks so much, Amy. Yes, life is good. Everything is going to plan. 😘
Glad news about your piano Sylvia, fantastic. Stunning bird shot 🙂
Thanks so much, DellaAnna. 🙂
So that’ what a grackle looks like. Your hubby’s doing a marvellous job
Yes, this is the boat-tailed one. They look a bit like a stretch-limousine version of a blackbird. 🙂
How wonderful to have your piano, nearly there!! Hope the weekend work isn’t too messy.
Thanks, Gerrie. The wood flooring is a picnic compared to all the mess we had when gutting the house and starting over. 😀
A lot of work, but certainly worth it. Have a good weekend and good luck.
Thanks so much, Amy. 🙂
All kinds of exciting adventures in paradise! 🙂 I have been looking forward to all of it falling into place easily for you, but it seems not very cooperative in the “timing department!”
Your photo looks like you and he could have had a serious chat with him. The blue flash is marvelous but he has a very stern look, Sylvia.
Yes, he does look a bit disapproving. Maybe he didn’t like having his photo taken, or perhaps like some of the teenagers these days, he thinks it’s not ‘cool’ to smile for the camera. Everything here is going swimmingly and hubby is being amazing, as always. 🙂
So funny, so like a teenager bird. Maybe those shiny feathers have created a snobby bird, “you’re so vain. . . .”
You have a great bond and catch with your husband. He is also lucky to have you, since you can hear your love and pride in him. ❤
Love your comment, Robin. “You’re so vain….you probably think this blog post is about you.” 😀 Yes, hubby and I are a great team. ❤
Good luck with the flooring! Hubby sounds like a superhero and I am sure all your backyard friends are egging him on 😂
Thanks, Mabel. Yes he definitely is a Super Hero. The Backyardigans are used to the sound of the electric saw by now, and hardly bat an eyelid. 🙂
Good luck getting the floor laid before the piano shows up on Monday! Sounds like it will be a busy weekend for you both . . . filled with ANTICIPATION!
Thanks, Nancy. The floor is looking really good, and hubby is already up to where the piano will stand. 🙂
That is an handsome bird. I like his shiny (neon?) bluish feathers. That is exciting hear you will get the piano delivered soon. Please have a good weekend!
Thanks so much, YC. You too. 🙂
Oh such a handsome fellow in his blue suit.
And your piano is coming! Happy joy. Good luck with the floor, your husband is amazing.
Thanks, Marion. Happy joy indeed. I do have the most amazing hubby. 🙂
I am positive that he has the most amazing wife. *hugs*
Thanks for the lovely compliment, Marion. I won’t argue with you. 😀 xx
You have a husband with golden hands.Play for him a fantastic serenade.
I really do. He’s wonderful. 🙂
Oh the end is in sight! Hoping the weekend floor laying goes well. So exciting it must be for you Sylvia!
Thanks, Sue. I just took a cup of tea to the workman, and he’s almost done the area where my piano will stand. The living room and family room are done too.It’s going like a house on fire…….hopefully not. 😆
Yes careful with the wording. 🙂
Glad to hear it’s going so well. Marvellous!
looking at you very critically. Abusing his Foto talking abut hubby….
I thought he was looking coy, rather than critical. 😀
His chest is so shiny….wish I could get my hair like that. LOL! Great capture.
Yes you’re right, Laurie. I wonder what his secret is? 🙂
So exciting that your piano is moving in! love that bird!
Thanks so much, Lisa. Me too. 🙂
Go to it! The whip and chair are coming out 🙂 🙂 Poor hubby!
No chair, Jo. 😆
Not yet 😦
Only when he drinks his tea. 🙂
Enjoy your weekend, Sylvia! Everything will fit into place.
That’s a mighty fine Grackle as well, if you don’t mind me saying.
Thanks, Tom. Yes it will all work out, as usual. 🙂 I’m sure that Mr. Grackle would be most gratified with your compliment.
Should be nice working with music played by you! I can imagine – very enjoyable.
Thanks, Ute. Shouldn’t be too long now. 🙂 xx
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Dankie, Tina. 😘
Yay! I’m so happy you’re getting your piano. I hope you’ll play for us. Beautiful photo, Sylvia!
Thanks, Jill. If I can work out how to record myself, I’ll try it once everything is finished. 🙂
How exciting, there is nothing like a deadline to make everyone work all the harder but at least he gets a serenade at the end of it! I wish we could hear you play too. Have a lovely weekend
Thanks, Susan. You’re so right about the deadline. He works so hard every day, but now he’s found some extra energy from somewhere. 😀
A serenade for hubby. He deserves it after all the hard work he’s in for this weekend! 🙂
Yes I agree with you, Cathy. He’s amazing. 🙂