What to do? What to do?

Last week while at the beach, my neighbors decided to have their storm windows changed out for new energy efficient vinyl windows. I can't blame them. It should help their energy cost and the windows look wonderful. They already replaced the ones around the main part of the house. These were large storm windows that were a part of the sun porch. I spoke with Edna the other day and when I found out they had new windows on the sunroom, I asked what they would be doing with the windows. Edna said they were throwing them away. This included a really nice storm door in good shape too.

I'm always on the lookout for a good window or door for the farmhouse, so I asked if I could have a few of the windows. She said "Sure, they are behind the garage". So - I've walked outside with the dog and these windows and doors are lying on the curb on the property beyond their house. I walked out to make sure I was seeing windows and a door and there they were. So believe it or not, stupid me picked up the big heavy storm door and manhandled it back to the house. Now I'm trying to decide whether to take the car over and put them in the back of the car or just get up early in the morning and let Steve know I'm getting the windows. I want 3 of the windows to use as a green house. You know, build a frame open on 3 sides (use the windows) with wood at the back. Put shelves on the back wall....to start seedlings or have plants in. These neighbors are immaculate in cleaning and preserving the things they have so these windows and door are like brand new.

Guess I'll wait till tomorrow morning, get up an hour early and go over and get the windows. Maybe Dad can use them on the small house to cover up the area that is now just broken windows. The only problem is those windows are tiny..... so we may need to go ahead and cut the window larger, create a window frame and put these windows in temporarily until we can put new vinyl windows in and vinyl siding on the house.

I'm not sure if I can put these windows in the trunk of my car without causes breakage or scratches, so I'll probably hitch up the trailer to the lawn mower and go get them that way.

Anyway, I know my neighbors are going to wonder about me when they look on the carport and see that heavy storm door leaning against my wall. HA HA!

I've got a feeling that storm door is going to work nicely on the back door of the farmhouse. The front of the farmhouse has two 36 inch doors (yeah - wide), but they aren't regular height. I can stand on the threshold and there is about 3 inches above my head....so height is under 6 feet. Dad has to lean over going in those doors.

Wish me luck!! :)