Life... is not simply a series of exciting new ventures. The future is not always a whole new ball game. There tends to be unfinished business. One trails all sorts of things around with one, things that simply won't be got rid of. Anita Brookner



Now, I don't like to point fingers. I've got my share of unfinished projects. There is a box full of shell pieces that are destined for a wall art mosaic as soon as I find the right frame.  I've been looking for that frame for 6 months. I have several storage tubs in my closet that if I would just unpack I could actually walk into my walk-in closet. But, I'm sorry if the procrastination kingdom has a king - I have found him.

(Overhead at a small home in Englewood)


"Look Honey! I bought a sailboat!"
"But Darling, you don't sail"
"I know, but I'm going to learn"


(Overheard at same Englewood home 1 year later)


"Sweetheart, I'm going to take the sailing lessons as soon as I fix the hole in the boat"


(Overheard yet another year later)


"My Love, I made you a new planter in the front yard!"


I drove around the block to get a second look. 

Comments

  1. LindaApril 26, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I think I have the west coast king living here at my house! Great planter though!!

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  2. Beach House LivingApril 26, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I know the feeling all too well!

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  3. ShellbelleApril 26, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I laughed my a** off over this one. Thanks, now I can have another Snicker's bar.

    Hugs

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  4. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Ha,ha.. I got one of the King's living here in TN. Must be lots of them. I love the boat planter, its a welcome site to us folks, we see cars done this way. LOL

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  5. Kim@Snug HarborApril 27, 2011 at 10:44 AM

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  6. Kim@Snug HarborApril 27, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    ROFLMAO

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  7. Simple DaisyApril 27, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Oh my gosh..that is hilarious!!!!!

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  8. LoveoftheseaApril 27, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Thats funny - as long as it is not the house across the street from me!!

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  9. PCovi April 28, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Oh you've gotta dig it uuuuup!
    I want a boat so badly. Ohhh mannn.
    Wonder though...how a golf bag would look
    planted with say, pansies?

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  10. iLoveShellingApril 30, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    LOL And they still have Christmas lights on the mast! He IS the King!

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  11. DellaMay 1, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    I've heard of having a boat in your yard....but having a boat IN your yard, well now that's different!

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  12. rjerdeeMay 1, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Ha ahahahaha! You have me laughing out loud! Nice setup, Karen!!!

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