Yes, it's yellow. Or, as the label says, "Like Butter." Stan wanted a happy, energetic feel to the basement training room. So this is the happy part. Tomorrow we'll add some strength and energy with bold stripes of "Celestial Mystery," a really deep blue that we hope will balance this.
The State Fair did cut into our work time, but we will push to have most of the weight training room done by the time sister Becky, husband Al, and Grandson Blake come a'calling Sunday night.
And that includes getting the mirrors hung and glued. There's nothing like company for motivation.
The State Fair did make a contribution to the project. We bought two woolies for painting a faux floor finish. Just two bucks each, less than the cost of a pronto pup.
(Before.)
In the 90s, Beverly Brown Rolfsrud got into quilting in a big way. She sponsored many a bee, spreading quilts throughout our family. You can see a movie of her quilts by clicking on "Mom Sings: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings" in the home movie section below left. Perhaps this quilt was the one that inspired her. Her grandmother, Mary Lincoln Manley Brown, (we posted stuff about her earlier on this blog) gave this quilt to Beverly in 1941. (How do we know? Because she stitched it into the monogram, look closely. Click to enlarge.) Perhaps it was a wedding gift. The pink and blue material is from dresses that had been worn by Beverly and her sister, Kaye. Sosie writes that this grandmother Brown also knit sweaters and hats for Becky and Linda, according to Mom's notes. She died in 1950 in Minneapolis at the age of 88.
Virgil Reed Rolfsrud received a special presentation from his brother, Steve, Sunday. Steve has been hoarding two unique soft drink four-packs for his younger brother: Virgil's Rootbeer and Reed's Ginger Ale. Virg gratefully accepted the thoughtful gifts, leaving his cynical brother (not pictured) to comment: "Look at those wimpy little four-packs, you'd think Steve could spring for the full six so everybody can have a taste."
Five of six Rolfsrud siblings enjoyed brunch in Mankato this morning, as they continue to sort and organize Mother's copious family memorabilia and keepsakes. Nancy fed the gang fruit, rolls, a meaty brunch egg casserole, coffee and orange juice while spouses Kathleen and Ron did their best to support the Rolfsrud organizational frenzy. 
