As we headed over to the old house this afternoon, Bud saw something round and spotted in the gutter along the side of the road. When we turned back to check it out, this baby hawk is what we found.
Bud helped him over the curb and into the grass, then we went on our way, leaving him alone to see if his parents would come to the rescue. They did.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
I didn't know funhouses had kitchens
Remember the crooked man in the nursery rhyme (wallked a crooked mile ... had a crooked cat)? Apparently, the vinyl installers think we're selling our old house to him.
As you can see by the threshold between the kitchen and the garage, they didn't quite hit square when they put the floor down. They'll be trying again as soon as the replacement vinyl arrives.
Other than that, there's a little painting -- both inside and outside -- and some yard work before we're ready to list.
As you can see by the threshold between the kitchen and the garage, they didn't quite hit square when they put the floor down. They'll be trying again as soon as the replacement vinyl arrives.
Other than that, there's a little painting -- both inside and outside -- and some yard work before we're ready to list.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
A deck with a view
We may be a couple of blocks from downtown, but we're not without wildlife.
Evidence? This is back yard as seen from the deck tonight during the Kentucky game.
We have noticed these girls' hoof prints often, but this is the first time we've seen the deer themselves this close to the house.
Evidence? This is back yard as seen from the deck tonight during the Kentucky game.
We have noticed these girls' hoof prints often, but this is the first time we've seen the deer themselves this close to the house.
Monday, March 9, 2009
More paint, no carpet
Still no word on the rest of the floor coverings' status, so no date for a carpet install. But we've made some progress anyway.
The garage has more paint. The new tub has trim. The old tile found its way out of the house.
Bud and I found a new trim tile for the bathrooms this weekend. We also got the bikes out for the first time this year, and we got to experiment with one of Bud's anniversary gifts -- a bike-to-bike intercom system, which was a blast.
We've really missed talking to each other on rides since I stopped riding with him. I don't think we shut up the whole way to breakfast Sunday morning.
The garage has more paint. The new tub has trim. The old tile found its way out of the house.
Bud and I found a new trim tile for the bathrooms this weekend. We also got the bikes out for the first time this year, and we got to experiment with one of Bud's anniversary gifts -- a bike-to-bike intercom system, which was a blast.
We've really missed talking to each other on rides since I stopped riding with him. I don't think we shut up the whole way to breakfast Sunday morning.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Of progress and illness
Big week in the life of the renovation. The new tub went in, as did the kitchen countertops. The bathroom accessories were sitting on the front porch this morning when Bud went out for the paper, so they actually arrived yesterday.
Also, some of our floor coverings have arrived. I'm hopeful that they'll all be in by the middle of next week and that the installer won't be busy with other work.
Gary and Jimmy have been working on another job, so I guess we have to hope for cold weather to move them back to our project.
Bud has been sick since Wednesday night. (It probably wasn't entirely the fault of Kentucky's loss to Georgia, but I think that had to be a contributing factor.) This morning, he ate something other than saltines for the first time since then.
We're off to enjoy the spring-preview weather and, we hope, a Kentucky win over Florida.
Also, some of our floor coverings have arrived. I'm hopeful that they'll all be in by the middle of next week and that the installer won't be busy with other work.
Gary and Jimmy have been working on another job, so I guess we have to hope for cold weather to move them back to our project.
Bud has been sick since Wednesday night. (It probably wasn't entirely the fault of Kentucky's loss to Georgia, but I think that had to be a contributing factor.) This morning, he ate something other than saltines for the first time since then.
We're off to enjoy the spring-preview weather and, we hope, a Kentucky win over Florida.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Happy anniversary to us
I marked our three-year anniversary with a 14-hour work day. Bud started the morning with a migraine. Things went up from there. (Actually, we opened our gifts yesterday. Tonight, we went out for sushi. Yum.)
In remodel news, the countertop installers called today to set up an appointment for later this week. I'm so eager for them to arrive because they should do such a great job of tying the new colors together.
The photo is the full bath, which soon will say goodbye to its blue sink. The half bath is about to lose an equally lovely one in pink. The house's new owners will never know how much they should thank us.
In remodel news, the countertop installers called today to set up an appointment for later this week. I'm so eager for them to arrive because they should do such a great job of tying the new colors together.
The photo is the full bath, which soon will say goodbye to its blue sink. The half bath is about to lose an equally lovely one in pink. The house's new owners will never know how much they should thank us.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Nothing to see here
So here's the first of what will become a series of photos that shows almost nothing: It's a garage! With a partial coat of paint! And a stack of stuff for the bathrooms! Wow, right?
This weekend, Bud and I replaced the kitchen cabinet doors and installed the new knobs. He also installed new light fixtures in the kitchen and den.
We're at a little bit of a standstill -- waiting for the plumber to install the new bathtub (currently in the living room), the first installers to deliver the countertops, and the second installers to bring the new floor coverings.
Kathy, who cleans our house and is helping us make sense of Bud's mom's house, will spend a few hours this week cleaning windows and baseboards at the remodel.
This weekend, Bud and I replaced the kitchen cabinet doors and installed the new knobs. He also installed new light fixtures in the kitchen and den.
We're at a little bit of a standstill -- waiting for the plumber to install the new bathtub (currently in the living room), the first installers to deliver the countertops, and the second installers to bring the new floor coverings.
Kathy, who cleans our house and is helping us make sense of Bud's mom's house, will spend a few hours this week cleaning windows and baseboards at the remodel.
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