Tonight, at my Nantucket V Association Christmas party, I sat with my neighbor, Terre. I really like her. She’s fun, cute, and energetic. She hinted strongly that I’ve let her down because I haven’t been posting to this blog regularly. She would like to be able to read my “adventures” daily.

I promised I’d do better but there really isn’t that much going on in my life.

My storm rated windows have been installed. A crew of three workers came in yesterday and finished up about 5:00 today. Hillsborough Country’s inspectors will have to approve before some of the trim boards can cover up the mounting screws but things can be put back in place and the interruption the past couple of days is now history.

I was pleased to hear from a lady at my table who installed the high end windows a couple years ago that her electric bills tumbled. She said she usually pays about $40 a month. I pay closer to $120-$140 most of the time and in the no heat/no air conditioning periods it’s generally $70-$80.

I commented to the installers that I’ve never spent so much and had so little to show for it. The windows don’t really look that different. They do open and close which the old ones didn’t but that’s about the only difference. In my bedroom, I have an awesome horizontal slider rather than the up and down (sash) windows).

Next big expense: window coverings. I think I’d like long room darkening drapes or else roman shades. I definitely want to get rid of the antiquated blinds. They’re dirty and don’t really filter out the light. I want to call a decorator. BUT not now. I don’t want to have things in upheaval when Kelly comes and she’ll be here in TWO weeks. Can’t wait.

The dinner tonight was excellent. It would have been more fun with a little more socializing and/or entertainment but after two days of workers, I was anxious to get home, put on a robe, and relax.

Sophie enjoyed some prime rib I brought home for her. I started by giving her half of what I’d brought but she devoured it so fast I didn’t have time to even get in the other room. I gave her the rest and she finished it all off. Actually I was glad she had a good meal. She didn’t eat while the guys were here working. Her food got old in her bowl and I finally tossed it.

I’m pooped. Cleaning guy, Ron, comes tomorrow at 8:30. The place is picked up but dusty and dirty. It needs a good cleaning, now that the renovation is complete.