As predicted, my weekend to do list was a bit aggressive, even considering I had three days to try and get all of it done. I’m not really upset, though, it was more of a wish list than a to do list, anyway. I did a decent bit of work on the stairs, though I only accomplished removing the stain on the top two treads and prepping the rails. I also got some good work done on staining my office furniture. Richard came over Friday and went hero mode on the back door, raising the threshold thingie (I’m a walking dictionary) so the back door doesn’t let in air anymore, at least at the bottom. I followed his recommendations the next day and made the other door lean just like the door that actually opens, which allowed for a tighter seal. There is still a spot or two that needs cleaned up. I also caulked all the windows shut (they are poo and need replaced fully, so we agreed that just caulking them shut would be the best approach) and used gap filler on all the other spots that air was coming in. The house does feel warmer, but the floor insulation and more appropriate duct work is still a must. Old houses rule. Sigh.

The weekend was still a good time, though. We had brunch with my family and dinner with Katy’s on Saturday. Lots of card playing, which is always fun. We introduced them to “contract rummy” as taught to us by Sean, and they were hilarious playing it. They were a mix of confused, super competitive and anal about the rules, all of which was amusing as hell to me. I’ve always felt I was a bit out of it when playing cards with them, but this was the first time I’ve played a game with them and they were the ones playing a new game. Their confusion made me feel quite validated for all the times I was out of it playing euchre or some other game that was new to me and old tricks for them.