October

It's October, there is frost on the pumpkins, and the leaves are changing and falling. Things continue to roll along at our home in Bedford Hills. The gas pipeline is complete, and gas in running in the house. Everything is running on natural gas except for the heat. We hope to have the new gas boiler installed in the next couple of weeks.

The pictures show the outdoor improvements that have happened in the recent past. We had to level the dirt and plant new grass in the front lawn, because most of the lawn was destroyed by the installation of the gas line. (Photo 1) We put up a small fence to keep out the neighbors' dogs, and we had some of the trees along the fence replaced because they did not make it through the summer. (Photo 2) We planted bushes along the fence at the back of the property that we hope will grow up to be a privacy screen for the back yard. (Photo 3) And we bought some new furniture for the patio so that we can sit and enjoy all the new foliage. (Photo 4) The trees and bushes are small and the lawn still has some bare patches, but we are looking forward to seeing everything grow tall and green.

Recent projects not pictured include the completion of the garage and work on pipe insulation in the basement. Upcoming projects are completing the basement organization and pipe insulation and some minor remodeling of the sun room in order to turn it into an office. The new family member is scheduled to arrive in two months, and we want to have the house ready when he comes.