The sun room is zooming its way into existence. Today, the guys added rafters. The picture is the view from above, via a window in the new laundry room.
Bud and I picked up his new-to-us rototiller this afternoon. It didn't run quite right when he tried it out this evening, but he's not upset at all. It was used and is probably a couple of decades old. But this is the model he wanted because it's so solidly built, and his bid was low -- so he'll be grinning all the way to the small-engine repair shop tomorrow.
Laura and Lance got to visit this morning. This was the last full day Lance will have to wear casts for his club feet. Tomorrow, it's off with the casts and on with special shoes.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Day 237: April 29, 2008
New plan in the sun room. This time it was Gary's idea. I swear.
We're getting a vaulted ceiling and skylights. I'm excited.
And as you can see in the photo, the walls are already framed.
We're also excited because there is tape and mud on the walls in the existing house! Oddly, a few sections still need to be hung, though.
Bud bought a rototiller on eBay today to replace the one that finally bit the dust last week. He'd owned the old one for years (in fact, he bought it used), and it had been slowly falling apart for the past couple of gardening seasons.
We're getting a vaulted ceiling and skylights. I'm excited.
And as you can see in the photo, the walls are already framed.
We're also excited because there is tape and mud on the walls in the existing house! Oddly, a few sections still need to be hung, though.
Bud bought a rototiller on eBay today to replace the one that finally bit the dust last week. He'd owned the old one for years (in fact, he bought it used), and it had been slowly falling apart for the past couple of gardening seasons.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Day 236: April 28, 2008
The guys continued to work on the deck today, Jimmy's birthday. Never caught sight of the drywallers, though.
Gary apparently fell off the deck Friday afternoon, injuring his wrist and ankle. He's OK now, he says.
Laura and Lance visited the office briefly this afternoon. Lance had just gotten up from a nap and wasn't as sunny as usual, a feeling
I understand completely. Waking up blows.
Gary apparently fell off the deck Friday afternoon, injuring his wrist and ankle. He's OK now, he says.
Laura and Lance visited the office briefly this afternoon. Lance had just gotten up from a nap and wasn't as sunny as usual, a feeling
I understand completely. Waking up blows.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Day 235: April 27, 2008
While I slept the morning away, Bud was out early to snap some pictures of Norfolk Southern's Derby train as it headed to Louisville.
We continued to shuffle things from one storage spot to another this afternoon, which is always more of a project than it sounds like it might be. Bud also mowed and washed his car.
Now we're hitting up TiVo for a little drag racing. A good weekend all around -- but too short, as usual.
We continued to shuffle things from one storage spot to another this afternoon, which is always more of a project than it sounds like it might be. Bud also mowed and washed his car.
Now we're hitting up TiVo for a little drag racing. A good weekend all around -- but too short, as usual.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Day 234: April 26, 2008
Early in the afternoon, we gave the tour to my sister, Linda, and her friend Gail. (Gail's actually -- um, let's see -- Linda's ex-cousin-in-law? LOL. She's the ex-wife of Linda's husband's cousin.)
To continue our trash woes, when Bud and I stopped back by the house later in the afternoon, an unfamiliar truck was by the bin, about to come up the drive. The two guys inside told Bud they were checking for scrap metal! (On private property! In broad daylight!)
Nothing seemed to be missing except stuff from the trash, like the lateral file Bud and the guys had to cut into pieces so they could get it down the stairs. And while I'm glad anything the Dumpster divers found probably will be recycled, we're thinking more and more seriously about the seemed-like-overkill gate that's been a joke between us.
To continue our trash woes, when Bud and I stopped back by the house later in the afternoon, an unfamiliar truck was by the bin, about to come up the drive. The two guys inside told Bud they were checking for scrap metal! (On private property! In broad daylight!)
Nothing seemed to be missing except stuff from the trash, like the lateral file Bud and the guys had to cut into pieces so they could get it down the stairs. And while I'm glad anything the Dumpster divers found probably will be recycled, we're thinking more and more seriously about the seemed-like-overkill gate that's been a joke between us.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Day 233: April 25, 2008
Gary and Jimmy continued working on the deck today.
We're considering hiring turtles to finish the drywall. I think mudding is supposed to start next week -- if the subcontractors don't decide to sit on the front porch and smoke for a few days instead.
Bud planted corn and lima beans this afternoon. We're waiting to put the tomatoes and squash in the ground because it's supposed to be pretty cold in the beginning of next week.
We're considering hiring turtles to finish the drywall. I think mudding is supposed to start next week -- if the subcontractors don't decide to sit on the front porch and smoke for a few days instead.
Bud planted corn and lima beans this afternoon. We're waiting to put the tomatoes and squash in the ground because it's supposed to be pretty cold in the beginning of next week.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Day 232: April 24, 2008
You'll be happy to know that after much confusion this morning, we have the sun room windows under control. Sounds simple enough, but getting there was tough!
After lunch, the guys got started on the deck. The part that is most complete in this picture will become the floor of the sun room. (You can barely see above it that the great-room roof isn't finished there. That's where the sun-room roof will attach to the rest of the addition.)
Bud said the guys plan to build the sun room entirely before they move on to the rest of the deck.
Tonight, Bud and I visited the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial. (Ironically, as many times as we've been to D.C., I've never been able to get close to the real Wall. It's always been crazy-crowded because of Rolling Thunder and Memorial Day.)
I can't begin to fathom the loss of life that memorial represents. I always tell Bud I'm shocked that anyone in his age range is actually still alive.
After lunch, the guys got started on the deck. The part that is most complete in this picture will become the floor of the sun room. (You can barely see above it that the great-room roof isn't finished there. That's where the sun-room roof will attach to the rest of the addition.)
Bud said the guys plan to build the sun room entirely before they move on to the rest of the deck.
Tonight, Bud and I visited the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial. (Ironically, as many times as we've been to D.C., I've never been able to get close to the real Wall. It's always been crazy-crowded because of Rolling Thunder and Memorial Day.)
I can't begin to fathom the loss of life that memorial represents. I always tell Bud I'm shocked that anyone in his age range is actually still alive.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Day 231: April 23, 2008
The concrete for the patio was poured early this morning. In fact, the guys already had screed it before we got there.
After lunch, Bud and I rode to the glass place to order mirrors and shelves for the medicine cabinets. They'll be ready for us by a week from tomorrow.
Then we headed for one of the tile places we visited last week, where we chose tile for the patio. Now we only have to decide how it should be laid. But Gary and Jimmy said they won't actually lay 'til after the deck's built, so we have some time.
We also found the tile we want for the front porch, but we didn't pick colors yet. I'm a little leery of white because of the dirt factor, but off-white might not be a good choice next to a white house. Maybe gray and blue?
Gary said they're planning to start the deck tomorrow.
After lunch, Bud and I rode to the glass place to order mirrors and shelves for the medicine cabinets. They'll be ready for us by a week from tomorrow.
Then we headed for one of the tile places we visited last week, where we chose tile for the patio. Now we only have to decide how it should be laid. But Gary and Jimmy said they won't actually lay 'til after the deck's built, so we have some time.
We also found the tile we want for the front porch, but we didn't pick colors yet. I'm a little leery of white because of the dirt factor, but off-white might not be a good choice next to a white house. Maybe gray and blue?
Gary said they're planning to start the deck tomorrow.
Day 230: April 22, 2008
The guys filled the patio with gravel today. They also graded the side yard (to the right in this picture). And they dug a new spot for the burn pile -- because the other site had been used for so long that it was more ash hill (and snake house) than fire pit.
I'm sure it was more involved that I'm making it sound, but neither Bud nor I was there to get all the details. I was working, and he was ABCing.
Wednesday's concrete day. While that's going on, Bud and I will make another attempt to choose tile. We also have to buy mirrors for the medicine cabinets Gary and Jimmy are going to build.
I'm sure it was more involved that I'm making it sound, but neither Bud nor I was there to get all the details. I was working, and he was ABCing.
Wednesday's concrete day. While that's going on, Bud and I will make another attempt to choose tile. We also have to buy mirrors for the medicine cabinets Gary and Jimmy are going to build.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Day 229: April 21, 2008
That's not red paint coloring Bud's hair.
Before I elaborate, let me make sure you know he's fine and didn't require a single stitch or even a hospital trip.
Under the great room, the guys were digging a path from the patio to the basement door. They were almost finished when Bud's head had a run-in with a corner of the new ductwork -- with very red results.
I happened by after the bleeding had stopped, but the evidence remained: blood-stained shirt, face and hair.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Day 227: April 19, 2008
Declutter day again. Our stuff really overwhelms us quickly these days.
Big progress, though. We even managed to empty the fish tank, which has been sitting water-filled and fishless for an embarrassingly long time, in preparation for its eventual move to the other house.
Bud made another pass with the rototiller. I guess our autumn fears of a gardenless summer were a little premature. Here's hoping this garden spot belongs to someone else by planting time next year!
Jamie stopped by for another visit this evening, and we tried a yummy new Chinese place.
Big progress, though. We even managed to empty the fish tank, which has been sitting water-filled and fishless for an embarrassingly long time, in preparation for its eventual move to the other house.
Bud made another pass with the rototiller. I guess our autumn fears of a gardenless summer were a little premature. Here's hoping this garden spot belongs to someone else by planting time next year!
Jamie stopped by for another visit this evening, and we tried a yummy new Chinese place.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Day 226: April 18, 2008
It finally stopped raining long enough for Bud to set fire to the burn pile this morning. The blocklayers showed up this morning too. Coincidentally, they also were working way back in early September, the last time Bud burned (and when our day count was still in single digits).
Jamie is in town and was treated the house tour late this afternoon. Laura and Lance got to stop by for their weekly update too, and again, I didn't have the camera.
After more than seven months with no trouble, someone has begun dumping household garbage in our big trash bin. This evening, I ripped open a bag and dug around to find some mail. We're disappointed that it's someone we know.
Oh, I slept through an earthquake this morning, by the way. Bud, who was already awake, said it shook the house gently (well, as gently as an entire house can be shaken, I guess) for about 10 seconds.
Jamie is in town and was treated the house tour late this afternoon. Laura and Lance got to stop by for their weekly update too, and again, I didn't have the camera.
After more than seven months with no trouble, someone has begun dumping household garbage in our big trash bin. This evening, I ripped open a bag and dug around to find some mail. We're disappointed that it's someone we know.
Oh, I slept through an earthquake this morning, by the way. Bud, who was already awake, said it shook the house gently (well, as gently as an entire house can be shaken, I guess) for about 10 seconds.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Day 225: April 17, 2008
After mowing duty this morning, Bud toured the state, scouting more ABCs photo sites.
At the house, it looks like the concrete block and cement mixer arrived sometime today. We're hoping that means they're laying the block tomorrow. I talked to Gary about the patio this morning. Tile it is. Now we've got to find some.
As we were surveying today's progress this evening, our friend Brenda stopped by and got the grand tour. I don't think the drywall hanging could go any slower if I were doing it myself.
At the house, it looks like the concrete block and cement mixer arrived sometime today. We're hoping that means they're laying the block tomorrow. I talked to Gary about the patio this morning. Tile it is. Now we've got to find some.
As we were surveying today's progress this evening, our friend Brenda stopped by and got the grand tour. I don't think the drywall hanging could go any slower if I were doing it myself.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Day 224: April 16, 2008
While Bud and I motorcycled to a few tile shops this afternoon, Gary and Jimmy took care of the deck footer. We added our own touch when we got home this evening.
Why were we back in tileland? 'Til now, we thought we were doing pavers on the patio area under the deck. Gary says tile would be better, so we were taking a look at what's available.
We have a few questions about the deck for tomorrow, including making sure we're on the same page about what type of pavers we wanted. Mentally, we had chosen brick pavers, but from what Gary has said, we're wondering if he thinks we meant tile pavers.
The guys did such a fabulous job on the bookcases in the great room that I asked for another custom-build today. I showed them a picture of a medicine cabinet I really liked, and they're going to build similar ones in the exact sizes we need!
Why were we back in tileland? 'Til now, we thought we were doing pavers on the patio area under the deck. Gary says tile would be better, so we were taking a look at what's available.
We have a few questions about the deck for tomorrow, including making sure we're on the same page about what type of pavers we wanted. Mentally, we had chosen brick pavers, but from what Gary has said, we're wondering if he thinks we meant tile pavers.
The guys did such a fabulous job on the bookcases in the great room that I asked for another custom-build today. I showed them a picture of a medicine cabinet I really liked, and they're going to build similar ones in the exact sizes we need!
Day 223: April 15, 2008
The deck took its first step toward reality this morning when the footer was dug. We're scheduled for concrete tomorrow afternoon.
While the trackhoe operator was there, he also dug a trench for cable and phone lines from the pole to the house.
And he removed a mostly buried stump that we've driving over for months. It was all that remained of a huge ginkgo tree that Bud's dad had taken down many years ago. I never saw it in person, but in pictures, it's gigantic burst of yellow at what was then the end of the driveway.
Lance breezed through his four-month check-up this afternoon. His culinary horizons are expanding to rice cereal. What a big boy!
While the trackhoe operator was there, he also dug a trench for cable and phone lines from the pole to the house.
And he removed a mostly buried stump that we've driving over for months. It was all that remained of a huge ginkgo tree that Bud's dad had taken down many years ago. I never saw it in person, but in pictures, it's gigantic burst of yellow at what was then the end of the driveway.
Lance breezed through his four-month check-up this afternoon. His culinary horizons are expanding to rice cereal. What a big boy!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Day 222: April 14, 2008
Progress was so palpable this morning that it seemed like we could finish the whole project today.
By 10 a.m., the painters were painting, the drywallers were drywalling, and Bud and I already had met with Gary and Jimmy to select window trim, and base and crown molding.
And Gary already had told us the footer for the deck will be dug Tuesday!
Here's hoping the rest of the week goes as well.
By 10 a.m., the painters were painting, the drywallers were drywalling, and Bud and I already had met with Gary and Jimmy to select window trim, and base and crown molding.
And Gary already had told us the footer for the deck will be dug Tuesday!
Here's hoping the rest of the week goes as well.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Day 221: April 13, 2008
Today was mostly a relaxation day, so the picture's of the drywall progress from last week. They've started on the walls, so I think all of the ceilings are finished.
My hopes for next week are that the drywall will be completely hung and the addition will be entirely painted. Bud says I shouldn't hold my breath.
My hopes for next week are that the drywall will be completely hung and the addition will be entirely painted. Bud says I shouldn't hold my breath.
Day 220: April 12, 2008
I know what you've been thinking: Bud and Mary seem to have an awful lot of furniture, but the one thing that's missing is a hall tree.
Really, hall trees rank right up there with pie safes and sugar chests as my favorite antiques. We have the other two covered, but oddly enough among the countless pieces we've been lucky enough to inherit, there was not a single hall tree.
Bud found an auction he wanted to attend this morning -- I think mostly for the 70-something guns that were up for sale. But there were lots of antiques too. Apparently the woman whose things they were selling used to own an antiques store.
It must've been a gun crowd -- because we got this beautiful tree for what we both consider a steal. I can't wait to get it in the house. As if I needed one more reason to be impatient about this remodel!
The good day didn't stop there, though. We also had some great sushi at our favorite place and spent a couple of hours getting ideas at a huge home and garden show. So the added bonus is that the hall tree will always remind me of a terrific day.
Really, hall trees rank right up there with pie safes and sugar chests as my favorite antiques. We have the other two covered, but oddly enough among the countless pieces we've been lucky enough to inherit, there was not a single hall tree.
Bud found an auction he wanted to attend this morning -- I think mostly for the 70-something guns that were up for sale. But there were lots of antiques too. Apparently the woman whose things they were selling used to own an antiques store.
It must've been a gun crowd -- because we got this beautiful tree for what we both consider a steal. I can't wait to get it in the house. As if I needed one more reason to be impatient about this remodel!
The good day didn't stop there, though. We also had some great sushi at our favorite place and spent a couple of hours getting ideas at a huge home and garden show. So the added bonus is that the hall tree will always remind me of a terrific day.
Day 219: April 11, 2008
I may have failed at picture-taking Wednesday, but Laura did a much better job. Here, Lance and I have a serious chat at the office about whether he should consider a career in newspapers.
At the house, Gary and Jimmy removed the existing closet from the bedroom that will become our walk-in closet. Too bad we didn't get a chance to tell them before the drywallers already had done the ceiling in there.
They also removed the baseboards from the room, saving them so they can return some to a few spots that won't be covered all the way to the floor with closet.
At the house, Gary and Jimmy removed the existing closet from the bedroom that will become our walk-in closet. Too bad we didn't get a chance to tell them before the drywallers already had done the ceiling in there.
They also removed the baseboards from the room, saving them so they can return some to a few spots that won't be covered all the way to the floor with closet.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Day 218: April 10, 2008
I was kicking myself tonight for not getting a picture of Laura and Lance when they visited our freshly painted great room this afternoon.
Then I remembered Bud had the camera, so at least I had an excuse.
I managed to snap a few photos of our first coat of paint before he left, though. I'm happy with the color, if surprised at how light is it. But there's another coat to come. The first one is so light that the drywall tape still shows through, so it should darken nicely.
Bud put some more stuff in storage this morning, and the drywallers continued covering the ceilings. Walls are next. The thinner drywall sheets for that job arrived this afternoon.
Then I remembered Bud had the camera, so at least I had an excuse.
I managed to snap a few photos of our first coat of paint before he left, though. I'm happy with the color, if surprised at how light is it. But there's another coat to come. The first one is so light that the drywall tape still shows through, so it should darken nicely.
Bud put some more stuff in storage this morning, and the drywallers continued covering the ceilings. Walls are next. The thinner drywall sheets for that job arrived this afternoon.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Day 217: April 9, 2008
Gary and Jimmy finished the bookshelf arches today. They look too great for words.
Rumor has it we're actually getting a little color on the walls tonight. I can hardly stand the wait!
Lance had outpatient surgery on his heels this morning. Last we heard, he was doing great and on his way home.
Bud and I checked out the grand opening of a Kohl's this afternoon. As it turned out, we braved the crowd for two pair of flip-flops, four towels and some socks. But it was fun anyway.
Rumor has it we're actually getting a little color on the walls tonight. I can hardly stand the wait!
Lance had outpatient surgery on his heels this morning. Last we heard, he was doing great and on his way home.
Bud and I checked out the grand opening of a Kohl's this afternoon. As it turned out, we braved the crowd for two pair of flip-flops, four towels and some socks. But it was fun anyway.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Day 216: April 8, 2008
I know it looks the same. But guess what's new: Primer!
And Gary and Jimmy worked on the arches that will connect the posts on each bookshelf.
Bud rode his motorcycle to the Harley Owners Group meeting tonight. I worked. :-(
And Gary and Jimmy worked on the arches that will connect the posts on each bookshelf.
Bud rode his motorcycle to the Harley Owners Group meeting tonight. I worked. :-(
Monday, April 7, 2008
Day 215: April 7, 2008
Gary and Jimmy started building the posts that will sit atop the bookshelves.
Each side will get a full post, like the one in the photo, and a half-post (split vertically), which will be against the wall. The guys built both full posts and both half-posts today. They even trimmed most of three of them!
Bud got started this afternoon plotting our strategy for Harley's ABCs of Touring for this year. You might remember that's what we were working on when we took that quick trip to Missouri/Kansas/Nebraska in October. His goal this year is 70 points or so.
Each side will get a full post, like the one in the photo, and a half-post (split vertically), which will be against the wall. The guys built both full posts and both half-posts today. They even trimmed most of three of them!
Bud got started this afternoon plotting our strategy for Harley's ABCs of Touring for this year. You might remember that's what we were working on when we took that quick trip to Missouri/Kansas/Nebraska in October. His goal this year is 70 points or so.
Day 214: April 6, 2008
We moved all of our lighting fixtures to one place today. As you can see in the photo, there are a few. (To be fair, there's also a kitchen sink in there somewhere. Literally.)
We found a storage spot for all of our spare original doors. We know we'll need at least one of them soon. (Well, I mean, soon being a relative term and all.)
We hit the road on the motorcycles in the afternoon for a few hours. It was nice to be out again.
We found a storage spot for all of our spare original doors. We know we'll need at least one of them soon. (Well, I mean, soon being a relative term and all.)
We hit the road on the motorcycles in the afternoon for a few hours. It was nice to be out again.
Day 213: April 5, 2008
We tided up the garage a little this afternoon, sweeping away some of the small construction debris (bent nails, pieces of lumber) that remained in the attic and storing some empty boxes for our next move. We found a leak around the venting for the plumbing, so Bud will talk to the guys about that Monday.
After that, we took a ride around the area to see how high the water got elsewhere after Thursday night's rain.
In the evening, we cheered as Memphis and Kansas did their jobs in the Final Four. We can't have North Carolina or UCLA winning another national championship before Kentucky.
We wasted a lot of the morning on the Harley-Davidson website. Apparently, the people who run it didn't think putting Bruce Springsteen concert tickets on sale only online would drive very much simultaneous traffic.
After that, we took a ride around the area to see how high the water got elsewhere after Thursday night's rain.
In the evening, we cheered as Memphis and Kansas did their jobs in the Final Four. We can't have North Carolina or UCLA winning another national championship before Kentucky.
We wasted a lot of the morning on the Harley-Davidson website. Apparently, the people who run it didn't think putting Bruce Springsteen concert tickets on sale only online would drive very much simultaneous traffic.
Day 212: April 4, 2008
So there was a lot of water around here today. We got about 5 inches of rain overnight.
In the picture, some of that water drains from the mouth of a cave we like. It's usually just a hole in the side of a hill. Unfortunately, we didn't have the camera when we stopped at the house in the early afternoon, so you can't see Lake Garrison, aka our back yard.
It was errand day. First, though, Bud and I sat around the house for three hours waiting to take delivery of the last of our lighting fixtures.
After they finally arrived, we returned our sample boards to the tile store for what we hope will be the final time. And then we stopped by a stone yard to look over possibilities for the top of the island in the walk-in closet.
In the picture, some of that water drains from the mouth of a cave we like. It's usually just a hole in the side of a hill. Unfortunately, we didn't have the camera when we stopped at the house in the early afternoon, so you can't see Lake Garrison, aka our back yard.
It was errand day. First, though, Bud and I sat around the house for three hours waiting to take delivery of the last of our lighting fixtures.
After they finally arrived, we returned our sample boards to the tile store for what we hope will be the final time. And then we stopped by a stone yard to look over possibilities for the top of the island in the walk-in closet.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Day 211: April 3, 2008
A drywall-sanding, bookshelf-building, headache-having Thursday.
Happy 15th anniversary, Laura and Louis!
Happy 15th anniversary, Laura and Louis!
Day 210: April 2, 2008
Bud and I met with the closet designer this afternoon. Although the estimate was on the high end of what we expected, it was still a little shocking. We definitely need the storage space, so we'll certainly have to do something. The question is how much.
Laura and Lance stopped by the office this morning, so I got to visit with them -- mostly Lance. He's so good-natured and adorable!
Bud's mowing for the first time this year. I think I'm headed for the treadmill.
Laura and Lance stopped by the office this morning, so I got to visit with them -- mostly Lance. He's so good-natured and adorable!
Bud's mowing for the first time this year. I think I'm headed for the treadmill.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Day 209: April 1, 2008
Gary and Jimmy started building the short bookshelf walls that will separate the great room from the kitchen. They look great so far, although they're far taller than I imagined. I'm already getting used to that part.
They also cut the holes for Bud's in-ceiling speakers. And the drywall subcontractor continued mudwork.
They also cut the holes for Bud's in-ceiling speakers. And the drywall subcontractor continued mudwork.
Day 208: March 31, 2008
Bud picked up the stone we'll be using for the fireplace facade this morning. (I think I forgot to mention that we chose and ordered it one day last week.)
You can see our choice here with a little work. Click Stones, then Ledgestone, then Pennsylvania. It's not as blue as I had hoped, but I'm beginning to wonder if stone actually exists in the colors I prefer.
Bud also made progress in the garage. But that was the only progress. The drywall mud was still wet, so no one else worked at the house.
You can see our choice here with a little work. Click Stones, then Ledgestone, then Pennsylvania. It's not as blue as I had hoped, but I'm beginning to wonder if stone actually exists in the colors I prefer.
Bud also made progress in the garage. But that was the only progress. The drywall mud was still wet, so no one else worked at the house.
Days 206-207: March 29-30, 2008
Saturday brought another furniture-moving extravaganza. Lamps, tables and boxes don't go with stairs either. In addition, I cleaned out a very deep and narrow closet that was filled primarily with wrapping paper and ribbon. And I do mean filled.
But now I think we can say every single thing is out of the house.
On Sunday, Bud worked in the garage. I think I napped more than I was awake. Maybe I was recovering from all that stair-climbing, but I actually think I was some sort of sick. By late Sunday night, I was sick to my stomach and wishing I could skip work Monday.
But now I think we can say every single thing is out of the house.
On Sunday, Bud worked in the garage. I think I napped more than I was awake. Maybe I was recovering from all that stair-climbing, but I actually think I was some sort of sick. By late Sunday night, I was sick to my stomach and wishing I could skip work Monday.
Day 205: March 28, 2008
Today at work, we had a farewell lunch for our circulation manager, who was retiring after more than 20 years in various positions in our office.
I'll miss her wit, her attention to detail, her boundless knowledge of local history. Someone new can take her title, but no one will ever replace Mattie.
I waited to post, thinking I would include the picture of our staff at the restaurant, but I never got access to the color version, so you're out of luck after all.
I'll miss her wit, her attention to detail, her boundless knowledge of local history. Someone new can take her title, but no one will ever replace Mattie.
I waited to post, thinking I would include the picture of our staff at the restaurant, but I never got access to the color version, so you're out of luck after all.
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