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Thankful Thursday...The Man Can Do Most Anything!

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Thankful Thursday...The Man Can Do Most Anything!

 

Yes, I admit to a certain bias when talking about my husband, Larry. But in so many cases it’s warranted. 

 

My mini-me asked if Uncle Larry would build her a squirrel feed like the one she saw somewhere on the internet. She sent him a picture and in two days it was done. 

 

the carpenter

 

Larry is a perfectionist so the picnic table was stained and coated to protect it from the elements. 

 

We went to my niece’s house yesterday to hang the feeder on the fence and watched as my mini-me came to the door with a huge smile on her face. She wanted to run out to see it and hug us but sadly social distancing is the law of the day!

 

the finished product

 

As soon as we left, her mother told us that she’d been staring out the window waiting for a squirrel. 

 

We’re so happy that JK has in interest in animals. Today I’ll be dropping off a pair of pink (of course) binoculars at her doorstep!

 

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Comments(22)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Larry is indeed talented and your "Mini-me" is indeed spoiled. A win-win! Enjoy your day!

Apr 09, 2020 04:35 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Excellent job! I'm sure Mini-Me will see a squirrel soon!

Apr 09, 2020 05:13 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Kathy... my husband is exactly the opposite of yours... when it comes to things like this, I feel fortunate if he manages to change a light bulb! Your mini-me must be delighted and has many hours of watching for squirrels ahead of her to keep her occupied.

Apr 09, 2020 05:16 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Kathy-It is wonderful Larry is talented. I am sure your mini me is a happy girl. 

Apr 09, 2020 05:46 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, I am going to have to think of what I need made and get my request in early before Larry gets too backed up with other projects, haha.

Apr 09, 2020 06:00 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I also saw that on Facebook and it is great to see what Larry made.

There could be a good market for these feeders!

Apr 09, 2020 06:04 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - Larry to the rescue.  Once again.  

Apr 09, 2020 06:35 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

What a great present Larry gave Mini-me.  And I love your delivery system.  Wishing you a lovely day...A

Apr 09, 2020 07:46 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Watch out, you go from one squirrel to two and before you know it you have 10 playing outside all the time.

 

Apr 09, 2020 09:38 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Awwww your post made me smile - big!  How sweet to  deliver the  home made with love,  squirrel feeder!  And to inspire her with pink binoculars......priceless.  We like to do that with kids (and adults) with birds in our area.....it's so fun to see their faces light up when they recognize a bird from our bird book on the LR table.

Apr 09, 2020 10:20 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Kathy Streib - looks like Larry has a well equipped workshop and can make anything someone wants.

Apr 09, 2020 11:38 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib Larry did a great job with the squirrel feeder.

Apr 09, 2020 02:35 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

A good man with a way with tools is worth their weight in gold, Kathy.  You are a fortunate woman!

Apr 09, 2020 03:21 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sham Reddy CRS trust me your skill is one that not everyone has. Do you grow orchids?

Donald Urschalitz  I have no idea where Larry picked up these skills but somehow he figures it out. 

Apr 09, 2020 05:06 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wayne Martin LOL I'm not the only one who spoils her but so far, she's a good kid.

Kat Palmiotti She actually saw one late that afternoon!

Nina Hollander Larry's father wasn't handy so I don't know where he picked up the skill. 

Apr 09, 2020 05:09 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon Lee the baby bluebirds fledged from our birdhouse yesterday!!

Brian England get in line!!!  He enjoys these projects. I suggested he sell them on Etsy.

Roy Kelley I'm happy that she enjoys the outdoors. 

Apr 09, 2020 05:11 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael Jacobs She loves her Uncle Larry!!

Thank you Ron and Alexandra Seigel I got her pink children's binoculars and her mother told me she was staring out the window all night and wanted to wear them to bed. 

Apr 09, 2020 05:14 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Will Hamm I know what you mean. We have 1 red squirrel and two grey ones that I know of. 

Anna Banana Kruchten Broker, CRB, CRS that's a great idea. I'll have to add a bird book to my list. 

Apr 09, 2020 05:16 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Grant Schneider I love that he has that space. Keeps him busy. 

John Pusa thank you. He has so much fun doing this. 

Myrl Jeffcoat I am blessed, for sure. 

Apr 09, 2020 05:19 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Hopefully the squirrels will enjoy it and keep your mini-me entertained for hours!

Building something like that is a bit beyond my paygrade!

Jeff

Apr 12, 2020 10:12 AM