7th Annual Cancer Survival Party

Okay...now I'm really out of sequence. I forgot to mention the one factor that got Jason and I to get the house in the best shape yet! We hosted our Annual cancer survival party on January 14. For two days before the event, Jason and I spent a great deal of time trying to put all those items that had come out of boxes into their rightful spaces. But, we ran out of time, and have at least managed to relocate the dumping ground from the cedar room/spa room to the basement. We entertained about 17 friends and family at the house. It was a wonderful time. We got to use our new-to-us wet bar and eat, drink and be merry. It was very fun. Except...

We still have a problem with the heating in our house. There is a large crawl space underneath what we call the "river room" - which is really the living and dining room. I typically find this room very cold. Unfortunately, one of our guests got so cold (she has absolutely no body fat) she had to leave early. Jason and I are now moving this area of the house higher up the priority list to get someone in to clean out the crawl space. Then we can insulate some of the areas that likely haven't been insulated yet. I think this should make a big difference. We will have to wait for spring to work on the roof (a problem we knew was present, but can't deal with it until the snow goes away). Sigh...will it ever end?