As the summer wound up, and I was furiously checking off more of the projects on my summer to-do list, that also included trying to replace, upgrade, and expand the outdoor furniture here at the Roediger House. A new feature, pictured above, is the addition of a bistro table and chairs in the corner of the front porch under the ceiling fan. Because I really enjoy watching the happenings and goings-on on Spring Street, I'm definitely pleased to have a higher chair that gives me a better view over the porch railing. Why, there might even be an occasional supper sitting out there, when the weather's nice. It's great the way the breezes whip around that corner of the house, so it's often a terrific spot for sitting and relaxing and visiting.
The house also boasts a pretty awesome upstairs balcony that looks out at the city skyline. It's undergone a couple of significant repairs in the 14 years I've lived here, first with the major renovation project of 2008-2009, and then more recently in order to correct mistakes made in 2008-2009! Over the years, that balcony has been wonderful for planned and impromptu gatherings, but it's also just a nice spot to sit and enjoy day or night. Unfortunately, some of the original furniture I'd bought came from WalMart and didn't hold up well, and then over the last few months the remaining chairs were rendered unusable thanks to squirrels raiding the stuffing from the cushions. With end-of-season sales going on, though, I've replaced the busted pieces and replaced the cushions, and that balcony is again ready for more great times:
Like the lead-up to a Roediger House reading party:
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