I re-decorated my Master Bath

13 years ago

in bike tour preparedness. Hmmm...piles of stuff . This was the most convenient place to pile things...in the tub. But now it needs to be in stuff sacks and UPS has failed me, my stuff sacks are en-route from Memphis . I leave Monday and delivery has been changed...to Monday.

Just a funny from me to you. I will get packed and off on my adventure. I will post as I am able on the Conversation side like I did last year. Love to hear from folks . This is such a fun group .

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doonie
13 years ago
Woo-Hoo! Bike Trip!

Have a safe and great time!
tuesday_2008
13 years ago
Hmmph!! Mine looks like that quite frequently!

Stay safe.

Tuesday
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nicole__
13 years ago
Another adventure......YEAH!!!! Have fun!!!!
jessicaml
13 years ago
LOL trailrunner, I wished more people posted pictures of their rooms piled with stuff. Lives in progress! Makes me feel better about my house. ;)

Have fun!!
nancybee_2010
13 years ago
Hope you have a great time on your adventure! I'm looking forward to reading your posts.
Valerie Noronha
13 years ago
Yikes! I was surprised with your header given all the stuff you've been doing on your porch. My MBR is looking pretty shabby lately too, since I've been working on the hall bath and moved DDs 1 and 2 (including the messy one) into mine temporarily and end of day, throw the work clothes/towels in the tub. It makes a great repository, doesn't it?

I don't always check out the conversations, but I'll do so from time to time to see what you are up to. Have a wonderful time!
les917
13 years ago
Have a wonderful adventure, and stay safe and healthy!
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13 years ago
Hey les and val...we are up late or early one LOL. I will try and be safe and have a great time. Traffic sounds like it is a lot worse in the Keys than what I had last year and also will be HOT ! Have to be a lot more careful about burns . Please do look over on " the other side" occasionally. See you soon !

doonie: you are so funny !

Tuesday and Jessica....at least I am pretending it is only messy for THIS photo LOL !

nicole and nancy: yep can't stay away from adventures. I will try to post at least once a week. See you soon !! c
loribee
13 years ago
Ha ha...Happy Trails to you!
Oakley
13 years ago
I saw those two blue things at the bottom of the picture and thought they were "falsies!" LOL.

Be safe, friend. :)
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13 years ago
Thanks lori !! Cute....happy trails !!

oakley....padded shorts...never leave home without them :) Since I am so flat maybe I ought to get the other padded too LOL. You are silly. c
gsciencechick
13 years ago
I think I have the same brand of bike shorts, LOL.

LOVE the clawfoot tub. I really wish I had the one from my childhood home. My parents would put up to three of us in there at a time. One of my brothers has one that is yellow, but he says he's going to be buried in it.
louisianapurchase
13 years ago
I wanted to log in to say have fun and be careful. Make sure to wear mosquito repellant when in the Keys as Dengue Fever is there. I don't want to come off as a worry wart or a curmudgeon. I just wanted to make you aware. Have fun!

Shannon
laxsupermom
13 years ago
Ha! I, too, thought how on earth did she reno a bath and do the porch with her bike trip coming up. You are my hero. Can't wait for the on the road updates.

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