This and That

 Turns out we moved in just in time for the annual power washing of the windows and painting of the decks.  So we've had guys hanging off the side of our bldgs for a few weeks.  Though there was a language barrier, when they were hanging outside our window, the universal language of chocolate chip cookies seemed to do the trick!

 Don't know if I've mentioned that Tom had planned to retire from the Coast Guard reserve but they found him a position here at Coast Guard Headquarters which happens to be right down the street from Fort McNair.  A group of his buddies had been in town for a CG conference and invited us to join them for dinner at Ted Turner's Montana Grill.  LOTS of CG talk, but that was fine.

Oh, and by the way.....once the painting bug bites....it's hard to stop.

We've spent several Sunday afternoons at the Eastern Market.  Lots of local artists, flea market items, produce, local crafters, food, live music, etc.  

Caramel filled Churros

 We also have the best alarm ever.  The bells from this church a couple of blocks away wake us up every morning.  Much better than a bell or AM radio!