April is probably the slowest time for businesses in Greer, but a busy time for business owners. This is the time of year to deep clean, re-model, paint, fix-up, etc. I have painted a bathroom, re-caulked a tub, replaced window coverings, painted a stairwell and hallway in the lodge, and then gutted our little cabin to replace flooring, bathroom fixtures, and kitchen cabinets and counter tops. I'm ready for a vacation!
In the last week we've had three little snow flurries, but spring is coming! The trees are just starting to bud, the grass and willows are greening in the meadow, the robins and other birds are back, the deer are coming around. The sounds of ducks quacking, birds singing, and frogs chirping are in the air.
It's pretty windy here in the spring and lots of dead trees from the Wallow Fire are blowing over. Jim and Zella hike Butler Trail often and Jim has been taking a chainsaw to cut through the fallen trees across the trail.
Jim started watering the lawn to green it up, but Zella decided chewing on hoses was fun, so our indestructible hoses are in several pieces.
Pretty soon, it will be warm enough to begin the outside projects of planting new flowers and the sanding of weathered wood for re-staining. Everything wood needs a fresh coat of sealant and painted decking needs touch-up. There's always something to do! I will be glad when Jim retires from Honeywell and he can join me full time!
Happy Spring!
