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I'm Cathy, a 67 year old retired Navy wife. Spent 24 years as a Navy wife until my husband retired after 27 years of service. We traveled all over from Washington D.C., to Puerto Rico, St. Croix, St. Maartin, Martinique, Japan and Korea. We re-located to this beautiful state of TN from Central FL. We live in the mountains on 5 acres with our 10 cats (5 indoor). I'm Chuck, the Other Half of the equation. I'm a 68 y/o sailor at heart. While in the Navy I was a Cryptologic Tech (Intel type). My most memorable tours of duty were in Submarines (Scorpion, Skipjack, Triton & Ray), as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Deputy Director National Security Agency (RADM C.F. Clark), and my last tour as Operations Chief at NSGA Homestead, Fl during Hurricane Andrew. It was a good time to retire. We have been looking for this home since 1965 and thank the good Lord that we're finally here.

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Cathy's New Foot Massager!!





WELL NOW!!!! Chuck finally finished the hookup and got the spa running. Hurrraay!!! It took a lot to run the wiring but he did it. He had run 220 before for a dryer but not the GFI which is a safety needed to shut the hot tub down in case something happens to it. We can sit in the tub and enjoy the most beautiful view.

Now its a matter of waiting until the temp is up to 100 to 102 degrees. Last I checked it was 88 degrees. When we go to Crossville on Monday will see if there is a place that sells pools and hot tub supplies. Otherwise will get a start-up kit at the hot tub place in Cookville on Thursday. Chuck still has to put the railing back up but we need to get a ladder. Can't get to it from the inside since the hot tub is so close. It may not have been the ideal place to set the hot tub.

We had some cool weather last night down to about 52 degrees but it was beautiful today nice breeze blowing and sun shining I doubt it made it to 80 degrees. Its already cooling down out there. I do not miss the hot FL climate!. Some of the trees are starting to change colors I can't wait to see the leaves all turn. Its been to many years since I have seen the leaves change. And the leaves are starting to fall but that could be due to the summer drought. Won't be long now until its time to put the electric blanket on the bed. I know that this house is going to be a lot warmer than the 2 rental houses that we were in as it seems to be well insulated. Doesn't have large windows or a lot of windows.

Next project to get done before winter is to build a shelter for our old horse. Got all the material for the framing but have to go on Tuesday to get the metal roofing and the ruff cut lumber at the saw mill in KY. Its much cheaper to buy the lumber from a saw mill if you don't need finished lumber and the sales tax is only 6% there here its 9.5 %.

Chuck just put a new chandelier in the dining room. Found a really pretty one at this discount store in Jamestown. Its where we buy other lumber and stuff that we need. I guess this store gets all the discontinued item from the other stores that they have and sell the stuff at a discount. I found lotz of stuff that I would like to get for the house later on. I am a bargain hunter at heart and always looking for the best deal.

All the cats are well now just have the last one on medication for a couple of more days. Our 4 house cats never got sick just the 4 stray cats. Guess their immune system isn't good.

Well I am going to check and see if the water is warm enough in the hot tub and soak and relax for awhile.

1 comment:

grannyshirley said...

I am soooo excited for you. I know you and Chuck will enjoy the hot tub. Feels good on those old bones.

I have enjoyed seeing the leaves turn. Didn't really see it when i lived here before. I do enjoy the 4 seasons. Don't really like the snow, though.

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Back Porch View
Eastern view off our back porch