Waiting.

I have no idea what I will get accomplished this weekend. There may be other letters heading your way before the Monday morning mail pick up, there may not be.

Since this only line of communication is good old snail mail, and even thought this will be sitting in a mail box about fifty yards from where I now sit, I sort of hope that there will be a slight lessening of the oppressive nature of this day.

It is a very weird procedure. I go to a parole board interview on Tuesday, and then hang in limbo till 3:30 PM today (Friday) to find out if I am being told, "Congratulations, you are being kept for at least another two years!"

Could be me, but the conclusions of the Parole board make very little personal sense.

Thanks again for all your assistance and support as I prepared and participated in this folly. It is good to have some real friends out there.

Waiting.

I have no idea what I will get accomplished this weekend. There may be other letters heading your way before the Monday morning mail pick up, there may not be.

Since this only line of communication is good old snail mail, and even thought this will be sitting in a mail box about fifty yards from where I now sit, I sort of hope that there will be a slight lessening of the oppressive nature of this day.

It is a very weird procedure. I go to a parole board interview on Tuesday, and then hang in limbo till 3:30 PM today (Friday) to find out if I am being told, "Congratulations, you are being kept for at least another two years!"

Could be me, but the conclusions of the Parole board make very little personal sense.

Thanks again for all your assistance and support as I prepared and participated in this folly. It is good to have some real friends out there.

Home Remedies For Dandruff.

Dandruff is shedding of dead cells from the scalp in form of white flakes. Normal Flaking of dead cells is ok but excessive scaling may damage your hair and it can also lead to pimples and acne on forehead and back.
Dandruff sticks to the scalp and it tends to weaken the roots of hair which further leads to hairloss.

Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (400ml) Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Buy Now $29.95 $23.96!

Home Treatments for Dandruff.

• The first and most widely used home remedy for dandruff is coconut oil. Warm the coconut oil and massage your scalp with this oil. keep it for atleast 12 hours and then rub the scalp gently with fingers or brush.

• Fenugreek seed is also a very talked about home remedy for dandruff. Soak fenugreek seed in water overnight and grind it in the morning to make a paste. Apply this paste on the scalp .

• Aloe vera gel is also a very effective home remedy for dandruff. Aloe vera gel is also used in many anti dandruff shampoos. Take aloe vera gel and spread it in your palms now rub the gel gently on your scalp. Shampoo your hair after keeping it for almost 15-20 min.

• If you are suffering form excessive dandruff problem then you also need to cut down on oily and spicy food.

• Lemon juice is also used to treat dandruff naturally. Take 1 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice for final rinse after washing your hair.

• Egg is used as a natural conditiner for hair. Eggs can also be used to treat dandruff. Take 2 eggs, beat them and mix with water . Apply this on the head (scalp and hair both). wash it off when it dries.

Tips and Advise.

• Keep your scalp and hair clean. Wash them atleast twice a week.
• Cover your head with a scarf while going out to keep it safe from dirt, smoke and harmfull sunrays.
• Take oil massage on your head atleast once in a week.
• Limit the use of harsh chemical based hair styling products like hair styling gels and sprays.
• Use herbal shampoo instead of chemical based shampoo considering the texture and type of your hair.
• If you are suffering from dandruff then keep your hair off your face and forehead.

Anti-Dandruff Hair Oil (200ml) Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Buy Now $12.95 $10.36!

Home Remedies For Dandruff.

Dandruff is shedding of dead cells from the scalp in form of white flakes. Normal Flaking of dead cells is ok but excessive scaling may damage your hair and it can also lead to pimples and acne on forehead and back.
Dandruff sticks to the scalp and it tends to weaken the roots of hair which further leads to hairloss.

Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (400ml) Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Buy Now $29.95 $23.96!

Home Treatments for Dandruff.

• The first and most widely used home remedy for dandruff is coconut oil. Warm the coconut oil and massage your scalp with this oil. keep it for atleast 12 hours and then rub the scalp gently with fingers or brush.

• Fenugreek seed is also a very talked about home remedy for dandruff. Soak fenugreek seed in water overnight and grind it in the morning to make a paste. Apply this paste on the scalp .

• Aloe vera gel is also a very effective home remedy for dandruff. Aloe vera gel is also used in many anti dandruff shampoos. Take aloe vera gel and spread it in your palms now rub the gel gently on your scalp. Shampoo your hair after keeping it for almost 15-20 min.

• If you are suffering form excessive dandruff problem then you also need to cut down on oily and spicy food.

• Lemon juice is also used to treat dandruff naturally. Take 1 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice for final rinse after washing your hair.

• Egg is used as a natural conditiner for hair. Eggs can also be used to treat dandruff. Take 2 eggs, beat them and mix with water . Apply this on the head (scalp and hair both). wash it off when it dries.

Tips and Advise.

• Keep your scalp and hair clean. Wash them atleast twice a week.
• Cover your head with a scarf while going out to keep it safe from dirt, smoke and harmfull sunrays.
• Take oil massage on your head atleast once in a week.
• Limit the use of harsh chemical based hair styling products like hair styling gels and sprays.
• Use herbal shampoo instead of chemical based shampoo considering the texture and type of your hair.
• If you are suffering from dandruff then keep your hair off your face and forehead.

Anti-Dandruff Hair Oil (200ml) Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Buy Now $12.95 $10.36!

Back From Brimfield, Again. . .

We've just returned from another great trip to the acres and acres of fields full of antiques in Brimfield, MA. If you've never been, it is one of those places that can be a little overwhelming if you let it, but is absolutely one of the best places to find anything your heart desires! This time we wanted to get into a specific field that opens on Wednesday, so we spent two nights and days filling up the big truck that we took. The chair that you see in this photo was the cause of the second day. . . Yes, I spied two of them from the road - but was barred from entering until the next morning. As the line forms at 5:30 a.m. for this particular field, we were there before dawn. Once the gate opened, we literally raced to this fabulous pair of reupholstered vintage club chairs and made the purchase on the spot. Don't they go great with the Zebra Dash and Albert rug?

The truck was full with wonderful finds for the store, and for a couple of customers who were looking for specific items. Another great trip.

Back From Brimfield, Again. . .

We've just returned from another great trip to the acres and acres of fields full of antiques in Brimfield, MA. If you've never been, it is one of those places that can be a little overwhelming if you let it, but is absolutely one of the best places to find anything your heart desires! This time we wanted to get into a specific field that opens on Wednesday, so we spent two nights and days filling up the big truck that we took. The chair that you see in this photo was the cause of the second day. . . Yes, I spied two of them from the road - but was barred from entering until the next morning. As the line forms at 5:30 a.m. for this particular field, we were there before dawn. Once the gate opened, we literally raced to this fabulous pair of reupholstered vintage club chairs and made the purchase on the spot. Don't they go great with the Zebra Dash and Albert rug?

The truck was full with wonderful finds for the store, and for a couple of customers who were looking for specific items. Another great trip.

Hot water, please?

We haven't posted in a while because we're spending every waking minute trying to get the house habitable.

Our downstairs bathroom, the only one finished right now, is done and we can't wait to use it properly.  The urinal got used right away (Jeremy was upset that Oslo beat him to it).  The toilet we initially purchased, a Kohler dual flush, didn't fit in the rough plumbing opening.  Ugh?  Luckily, our plumber, feeling badly that it didn't fit, helped us return the toilet and found a Toto that we like even better, and he gave us the contractors price on it.  I completed the tile in the shower.  Wow, that was way more work than I anticipated.  We used glass mosaic and it is unforgivable and very difficult to work with.  It lays down quickly, but it also shows every irregularity on the surface and is tricky to cut.  Jer and I designed the vanity/sink combination.  The cabinet is maple and we found the legs online, which we stained to match.  The countertop is a beautiful piece of remnant soapstone from Berkshire Stone in Winsted, CT and the backsplash is Vermont green slate.

The IKEA kitchen came together nicely.  Those Scandinavians know how to design.  We're very pleased with the quality of the cabinets and appliances.  I chose the IKEA ovens (microwave and convection oven) from IKEA, manufactured by Whirlpool, because I wanted to make sure they would fit in the IKEA oven cabinets, plus they were cheaper than buying the same Whirlpool appliances at Sears.  Our other appliances consist of a Kenmore Elite induction cooktop, Kenmore Elite fridge by LG, and Bosch dishwasher.  It took a bit of work getting all the cabinets ordered, picked-up, and assembled (not recommended for the novice weekend warrior). We decided to use the oak butcher block countertop for the areas on either side of the sink.  The island has a temporary countertop, until we decide on how we're going to finish the island and what material to use on the countertops.  We just installed a 1/2" piece of veneer from the "seconds room" at IKEA.  If you're creative, that's a good place to find some awesome deals.

Jeremy has been concentrating on the stairs, which have turned out great!   The steel stringers are from Artistic Iron Works in Canada.  Jeremy had a steel frame built for the landing and we used reclaimed barn beams for the treads and landing decking.  We had a local sawmill remill the beams and we planed, sanded, and finished the wood.  The posts are pine and the railing is galvanized hog wire fencing from Tractor Supply ($30 per 16 feet section!!)  And the added bonus is that the inspector "passed" our stairs much to our surprise.  We thought there would be lots of issues with the openings everywhere, but he just asked us to cover the risers and we concurred.

Now, all we need is hot water and we can move in!!