What do you get for a wife who just gets whatever she "needs" whenever she needs it? I sure don't want to repeat the early years and get her a "vacumn cleaner" (What was I thinking! Truly ignorant & a LONG spell in the doghouse).
Well, the other day I noticed some things that just may suit her decorating style or taste or whatever you want to call it.
Frank Hosley, a member of the Cedar Post Clan (read some of my other blogs about the Cedar Post), has just what you need. Frank is a retired "something" that enjoys working with fine scrollwork and wood (when he's not busy riding his motorcycle or burning brush on his country place). He's made some beautiful things that would make some really unique gifts for that special someone that you can't find anything for.
Frank would probably also appreciate some commentary on the workmanship visible in the pictures.
Operating as "Woodworking by Frank" he's done some beautiful things with wood. I don't know much about the wood types but was inspired enough to take a few photos and post them here. Neat stuff for those who don't really "need" anything! And while the shipping may cost almost as much as the "unique gifts', it'd be worth it to get it in your hands!
OR, if you're in the Georgetown, Kentucky area, just stop by the Cedar Post Restaurant and pick em up. Make him a decent offer and I'd bet he'll take it.
Cedar Post Restaurant
2176 Cincinnati Road
Georgetown, KY
Just west of I-75 Exit 129
Being just a point and shoot kinda guy, I couldn't (no matter what I did) get a really good shot of his Reinder & Sliegh scene that would show the fine intricacy of the work.
A month or more ago, as I was travelling through Madison County, Kentucky I took these pictures of the fall colors with the express intent of posting them here. Better late than never, I guess.
The first one just kinda stopped me in my tracks as I was travelling the road. Bright sunshiny morning with a full sun shining on these trees. I couldn't resist. I turned around and went back to get this angle and shot. The second one is thru the windshield as there was too much traffic to stop. I gotta love the fall colors.
Before long, it'll be time to snap some winter photos. Hopefully, I'll get those posted before summer!
Thanksgiving offers a great opportunity to restart my long neglected blog. It's been a busy year with very little time for fun things like blogging, but I'm thankful for that (so is my wife - keeps me out of her hair and my wallet fuller).
I restart with a great activity (and looming tradition) at one of my favorite local places:
The Cedar Post Restaurant - five miles north of the courthouse in Georgetown, Kentucky.
I see very few of the same people on a frequent basis. Being a lonely Kentucky Licensed Home Inspector, I spend a bit of time there for the camaraderie the staff and other members of the Liar's Table provide. It also provides a great place to write my reports while someone else brings me coffee!
Beverly Nobles, the matriarch of the Cedar Post clan, once again held her annual Thanksgiving Customer Appreciation Dinner. The day before Thanksgiving, she shuts the doors early and hosts a Cedar Post Clan family Potluck Dinner. She provides the place. The Cedar Post Clan provides the food.
Bring a covered dish or dessert - eat all you want.
Boy, did I eat all I wanted. (What a way to stack on some extra winter weight, I mean warmth!)
It was a good time for all that attended. (I lost count somewhere around 100.)
One of Beverly's grandsons had his Birthday party, complete with a piñata in the middle of it. Good entertainment for the little ones, and lots of laughs for the adults watching the kids swing at it. No, nobody got hit. Daddy was smart enough to hang the pinata from the ceiling. Though it was difficult to make enough room so none of the Clan or the food table got hit.
If you're passing through Georgetown, Kentucky, get off I-75 at exit 129, go west a half mile over the hill to the Cedar Post Restaurant and let Beverly and her gang feed you some good home cooking. You'll make it a regular stop!
If the front parking is full (like it was that afternoon) pull around to the left side parking lot.
And, you might even get to sit in my "office"! 
Cedar Post Restaurant
2176 Cincinnati Pike
Georgetown, KY 40324
502-867-1031
You might see me sitting there. If you do, be sure to say Hello!
I've been fortunate that in all the crawl spaces in all the world (that I've been into) I hadn't yet found any of those nasty poisonous critters that tend to inhabit those dark nether regions of a house.
Until TODAY that is. Inspecting a brand new (one year, never been occupied) home in a subdivisiion north of Georgetown, Kentucky.
Fortunately I saw her before she saw me.
Pretty as she was, there was still an audible "pop" as gloved hands sent her to Heaven. Along with a short note in the buyer's report about treating the crawl space for spiders.
Worst I've ever ran into before (and still) was a snarling possum behind a piece of plywood in the dirt floored cellar of an older home in Georgetown, KY.
Today I had an occassion to visit Casey County, Kentucky . The morning was a bit wet as it rained almost the whole home inspection. Lord willing, the creek won't rise and flood the house I was inspecting.
Strangely enough, the property was located on "Dry Creek" Road. Just didn't look very "DRY" to me.
BUT, passing back through Liberty, Kentucky, I realized the rain had stopped. The sun hadn't quite come out, but look at the signs of spring in front of the Casey County Courthouse.
Blooming going on!
But the Casey Count courthouse square was a busy place. After five minutes, I gave up trying to get a shot without a moving car in it.
After seeing, this I noticed all kinds of blooming going on! Just not any good photo ops.
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Thank you very much for such a detailed report. I had no idea that when we asked you to conduct our home inspection that you would provide so much information. I appreciate the check list for home maintenance. This is particularly helpful because we have never owned a home prior to our townhome. I will keep the list handy and refer to it often so that we can take good care of our property. Thank you again for the education and inspection.
Robyn, Lexington, KY B4 U Close Home Inspection Client (20060926A)
I have had time to look over the report on the home inspection from last Thursday. I feel like you have done an excellent job. Sure brings a lot of things to light that the average person wouldn't know to look for. Xxxxx, my Son In Law was really impressed.
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Thank You for the outstanding job you did on the inspection. We bought and sold 9 houses and this was the only inspection that was ever done properly. It was helpful and we will use it to do the repairs with a system, instead of the guess work we usually do. Thanks again
Mike & Barbara, Stamping Ground, KY B4 U Close Home Inspection Clients (20050603)
Hello again. You inspected our home earlier this year at (address deleted), Mount Sterling and did an excellent job. Jennifer and I have since purchased a different home and actually got a great price on it - so much so that it was an offer we did not want to turn down. However, we do want an inspection done on the home. It is in Mount Sterling also and we would like to schedule an inspection. Please give me a call anytime. If possible, we would like to have the inspection done as soon as possible.
Matt & Jennifer, Mount Sterling, KY B4 U Close Home Inspection Clients (20041125)
I just wanted to extend our thanks to you for such a wonderful job. We truly appreciated the thoroughness of the home inspection and we feel much better. Hopefully, in 5 years when we sell this house we will meet again.
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Thank you very much for performing the home inspection. I appreciate the time that was taken on all aspects of the inspection. Also, you were very helpful with the questions I had. I will be sure to refer your services to anyone I know that might be interested. This was my first home inspection, so I do not know how one typically should go, however I cannot imagine having a better experience.
Billy, Stamping Ground, KY B4 U Close Home Inspection Clients (20041126)
Thank you very much for this information. This is truly excellent customer service on your part. Thank you very much for your thorough inspection and your patience...
Michelle & Larry, Sadieville, KY B4 U Close Home Inspection Clients (20041030)
Thank you for sending the report. The support pages are great - a big help in anticipating costs, and the aerial photo is wonderful. Best wishes for a Happy New Year. I cannot express to you my appreciation for your diligence, professionalism, honesty and help over the past week. It has made a great difference to me.
Carol, Seattle, WA B4 U Close Home Inspection Clients (20041227)
Thanks very much for the documentation from the inspection last Wednesday. And for the aerial photo as well (and here I thought it was going to be a picture from the roof!)
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