Dupont:

Because life threw a curve. I had meant to go to BEaver on Friday. Had it all organized to pick up clay and keep on going... But the fellow who wants to pick up bowls has not yet appeared. Then the trip to get clay and come back took two harrowing hours. Had I gone straight on, it would have been less trafficky. I was exhausted still yesterday. The clay was meant for Beaver but I had ordered and paid and arranged pick up so the clay will sit in car, along with the unchanged summer tires! Need to get serious about getting that DONE!

While Charmion gets rid of book cases 5 hours away, I am looking for said on Marketplace, hopefully one to be picked up on Tuesday. A beautiful one with doors was deemed too far away... R et al went down to NYS yesterday am and I got a text from... the locale of said cupboard! It had not been arranged and they did not have a truck! Oh well. Hopefully, I can get my books onto shelves on Weds!

Got R to bring the small pottery wheel down to porch and finally got around to using it this afternoon - a few soap dishes and a few small bowls... And rain pending early tomorrow... Currently covered with tarp but if I get up before the rain, I may be able to finish them and get them to safety. The wheel is well covered. A work in progress - in more ways ... But it was nice to sit out on the porch with the birds and the rabbits and squirrels. Shady area.

As for "Deep Cleaning..." I suppose that could include the !@#$%^&* radiators. I have dreams of hiring someone. I look at those things and ... Hire someone! FB page "Chateauguay Chit Chat" might be an asking place. Some people seem to manage it. An "interesting" mix of people - from quite nice to off the wall foolish/silly/idiotic... Like most places.

Now, R's birthday is in 9 days do I am here until then.