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Baseboards and Shots

October 16, 2026 at 8:59 am by Claudia

We went to get our Covid and Flu vaccinations on Wednesday. I was going to wait to get the pneumonia. I didn’t want to get all three of them at once. But both of us ended up getting the pneumonia, too. That night, I didn’t sleep a wink. I was sore and achy and felt wired. I napped for two hours yesterday, but that barely made a dent. Don also felt achy and sick yesterday. Today, we’re feeling better, though our arms are still quite sore. I won’t get all three of them at once again! I think I’d much rather wait and stretch them out.

So I’m sitting here trying to wake up because I had that kind of sleep you get after you’ve been sleep deprived – almost a drugged sleep. But I’m grateful!

It’s raining today. Tomorrow night it is supposed to go down to 29, so that will be the end of the zinnias, etc. Since it is going to be warmer after Sunday, I’ll transport all my plants to the shed, which worked out nicely last time.

On Tuesday, I painted and cut baseboards for most of the rooms in the Beacon Hill.

I still have to add baseboards to the den and also some ceiling trim in some of the rooms.

And, decide on the paint color for the exterior.

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

 

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  1. kathy in iowa says

    October 16, 2026 at 9:42 am

    hope by now you and don are feeling 100% better and that the shots do what they are supposed to do! especially if you have lots of potted plants to carry to the shed.

    the beacon hill looks great, claudia. that you are trying to choose the exterior paint color makes me think you’re almost done with the interiors. how close is the beacon hill to being done?

    have plans to meet friends today at an outdoor sculpture garden and then go for lunch, but i wouldn’t mind if it gets delayed. next friday it’s supposed to be sunny and reach 70-plus degrees. right now it’s 48, not going to reach 55, also cloudy (like it could sprinkle at any moment) and quite breezy. will see what the little group decides.

    hope this is a happy, safe day for everyone.

    kathy

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    • Claudia says

      October 17, 2026 at 8:52 am

      Far from done. There are all kinds of little details that need to be added – that will take time.

      Thanks, Kathy.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  2. Donnamae says

    October 16, 2026 at 10:16 am

    Three shots in one day? Were they all in the same arm? You were brave. Sorry you were sick and sore afterwards. We managed to skate through this year with our shots….only a sore arm. There seem to be different reactions every year, and I’m thinking it’s the flu shot, because they change it up every year.

    Glad to see the work continues on the Beacon Hill. It’s been quite the project.

    We have similar weather tonight here, too. But, since most of my containers are under trees, I’m not moving them, nor covering them up. I’ll leave it to chance. Quite frankly…I’m ready to let them go this year…I’ve run out of energy.

    Enjoy your day! ;)

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    • Claudia says

      October 17, 2026 at 8:53 am

      No, two in my left arm, one in my right. They’re STILL sore!

      I understand. I’ll move the plants tonight, but the zinnias I’ll have to leave to fate.

      Stay safe, Donna.

      Reply
  3. Judy Hariton says

    October 17, 2026 at 3:02 pm

    The baseboards give the Beacon Hill a nice finished look. But lots of tedious work I think!

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    • Claudia says

      October 17, 2026 at 8:30 pm

      Yes, for sure.

      Thank you, Judy.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  4. Kay Nickel says

    October 18, 2026 at 5:13 pm

    Wow! That wallpaper and floor are gorgeous. How do you have the patience to install it?

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    • Claudia says

      October 19, 2026 at 8:04 am

      If you like doing something, you have the patience…

      Thanks so much, Kay.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  5. Betsy Rogers says

    October 18, 2026 at 8:41 pm

    Hi Claudia! I still have to get my shots. I hope you “recover” quickly! The baseboards look really good! I am always amazed at what a difference they make in the way a room “feels” …. they give it definition…. the kind you don’t notice unless it is missing. I’m glad they are getting done and hopefully not driving you nuts! :)

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    • Claudia says

      October 19, 2026 at 8:03 am

      Baseboards are finished!

      Thanks so much, Betsy!

      Stay safe.

      Reply
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