BlogHide Resteemslindiry (56)in project • 7 years agoProject summerhouse (8): The ringOur future drilled well will also need a ring (designed for drilled wells). After all the installations the ring will be very important for maintenance. We bought our ring right after the drilling…lindiry (56)in summer • 7 years agoThis hot summerThis summer has been exceptional in Finland so far. It was very warm, sunny and it rained only a couple of times. To me, this has been wonderful even though once in a while I've been sweating like a…lindiry (56)in project • 7 years agoProject summerhouse (7): Drill deeperAfter some excavation work, it was time to think about the drilled well. First, we had to decide on the place for it and second, we had to select which company would be the best for us. Choosing…lindiry (56)in kids • 7 years agoSuper nutritious and tasty porridge for kidsMy kid doesn't really like ordinary oatmeal porridge. In daycare, he doesn't even touch it! However, oatmeal is healthy and kids should eat it at least for breakfast. When I started to feed him…lindiry (56)in project • 7 years agoProject summerhouse (6): Aaaaaaand ACTION!In may, it was time to start this project properly. So, our excavator driver drove his tools to our property and after some chit-chat and instructions, he started the actual work. That time it was…lindiry (56)in planning • 7 years agoProject summerhouse (5): The backround workLast autumn we placed an order for a summerhouse package. Right after that, we had to proceed with bureaucracy and different plans (electricity, plumbing, foundation etc). That was very important…lindiry (56)in summer • 7 years agoFree evening. What is that and what should I do with it?All the sudden, I got this free evening. (What?? Do they exist anymore?) My husband was visiting his parents with my son and they decided to stay overnight there. I wasn't prepared for this so I…lindiry (56)in thoughts • 7 years agoIn a place like this...In a place like this, where the mind should be at ease, peaceful and resting, it should be so easy to forget about all the worries and discomforts. Should be... Somehow, I find this very hard now as…lindiry (56)in chasing • 7 years agoChasing squirrelsAs I have written before, my son loves animals. Especially furry ones. Now that he is already 1year and 5months old, he is also quite a runner, quick and sometimes even agile. Just imagine this…lindiry (56)in demolition • 7 years agoProject summerhouse (4): Old and not goldAfter all the bureaucracy and paperwork (a lot of it!!) we finally could start the actual work. Not building, not earthmoving, but demolishing the old cottage. As it was mainly wood, my dad wanted…lindiry (56)in summerhouse • 7 years agoProject summerhouse (3): Our choiceAs I wrote in my previous post, we can't always get what we want as our resources are usually limited. Of course, almost everything could be bigger, nicer, cooler, sexier, or fancier. However, when…lindiry (56)in lunch • 7 years agoQuick lunch improvisation on a summer dayToday I spent my all day chilling around with my kid. The weather was absolutely great, not too hot but warm enough. Perfect! During the day, he also had a very long nap which meant me time for…lindiry (56)in healthy • 7 years agoHealthy turkey saladHi all, I was meant to write a post about our summerhouse project but I'm just too exhausted to do that. Instead, I'll tell you about my other project, which I started once again. Healthy food…lindiry (56)in summerhouse • 7 years agoProject summerhouse (2): Dreams meet resourcesEverything in this life comes with a price. The price isn't always the money, it's also health, time, and other sacrifices. Our summerhouse project is all about that. My husband and I spent our last…lindiry (56)in summerhouse • 7 years agoProject summerhouse (1): The backroundsThis summer is all about our new summerhouse. Well, it's not our entirely, it's also my brother's and my parents'. The idea of the project was born last summer as we all were sick and tired of the…lindiry (56)in home • 7 years agoWe need more space!I'm a huge fan of the show love it or list it . Well, maybe not a fan but I find this show quite entertaining. If someone isn't familiar with this show, I'll explain quickly with bullet points.…lindiry (56)in accident • 7 years agoA fortune in misfortune and other clichesIt's almost two weeks since my biking accident. I fell quite dangerously when biking downhill. Luckily only my bike and my helmet got broken and not my bones and skull. A fortune in misfortune as we…lindiry (56)in outside • 7 years agoLittle fellowI wasn't supposed to post today as I had so many tasks to complete (still have) but after our daily outside playing with my son I knew I had to post this. We have many squirrels around our block…lindiry (56)in work • 7 years agoThe disadvantage of being hard-workingI've always been taught to be hard-working, not being afraid of challenges, to do my best and aim higher. That's what I've been practicing for my whole life, in school, in upper secondary, in…lindiry (56)in riga • 7 years agoRiga city picturesHi all, In one of my comments, I promised to @markkujantunen that I'll post some cityscape pictures from Riga. I'm hugely sorry that it took me so long, it just has been very busy time after our…