Bud, Gary and Jimmy added steps and landings to the back deck stairs today.
If you knew how uneasy heights make me, you'd understand why this photo isn't so great. Hanging onto a post at the edge of the deck and holding the camera out as far as I can reach isn't my idea of a good time.
The front door is supposed to return tomorrow. I'm eager to see it installed because I'm having a tough time picturing the house with an oak-colored door. I'm just so accustomed to seeing the white.
No news is probably bad news when it comes to the vanities. I'm guessing since I haven't heard anything more from the marble shop, that means the tops won't ready any earlier than the end of next week -- even though our designer was supposed to give me a call either way.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Day 336: Aug. 6, 2008
I spent the day being called on way too much during an InDesign/Photoshop seminar. Fortunately, Bud and the guys have something more than a headache to show for their work.
You can see their big progress in the photo. All I managed to do housewise was confirm that the vanity tops actually won't arrive for a week and a half. Not exactly a premium contribution.
(And, for the record, the seminar wasn't bad. It's just that every time I attend one with this particular lecturer, I end up as the unwilling teacher's pet. No chance to relax because as soon as my mind wanders slightly, I'm supposed to be answering another question. Way to stress up an otherwise fun and useful session.)
You can see their big progress in the photo. All I managed to do housewise was confirm that the vanity tops actually won't arrive for a week and a half. Not exactly a premium contribution.
(And, for the record, the seminar wasn't bad. It's just that every time I attend one with this particular lecturer, I end up as the unwilling teacher's pet. No chance to relax because as soon as my mind wanders slightly, I'm supposed to be answering another question. Way to stress up an otherwise fun and useful session.)
Day 335: Aug. 5, 2008
Well, I took a picture of the linen closet doors, but I haven't uploaded it. So instead of that, you get nothing!
Gary, Jimmy and Bud started working on the deck's other set of steps today. They didn't get far before a big batch of rain and wind wrapped the day.
In even slower news, Jimmy said the marble place now says the vanity tops won't be delivered for two weeks!
Gary, Jimmy and Bud started working on the deck's other set of steps today. They didn't get far before a big batch of rain and wind wrapped the day.
In even slower news, Jimmy said the marble place now says the vanity tops won't be delivered for two weeks!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Day 334: Aug. 4, 2008
It's hard to know what to photograph these days. Mostly, the changes are so minor that they're hard to show you.
Gary and Jimmy continued trim-type work inside today, and the painters seemed to be following right behind them. So rather than take another picture of the back stairs, this time fully painted and sporting quarter-round molding, I shot Jesse's deck wiring from several days ago.
Prepare yourself. If the vanity tops don't arrive tomorrow, you'll probably get another shot of the linen closet doors. Can you stand it?
Gary and Jimmy continued trim-type work inside today, and the painters seemed to be following right behind them. So rather than take another picture of the back stairs, this time fully painted and sporting quarter-round molding, I shot Jesse's deck wiring from several days ago.
Prepare yourself. If the vanity tops don't arrive tomorrow, you'll probably get another shot of the linen closet doors. Can you stand it?
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Days 332-333: Aug. 2-3, 2008
We made a quick trip this weekend to see Jamie and Allyson and to deliver Jamie's birthday gifts. With so much time on the road, we didn't get an extended visit, but we enjoyed their company during dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning before we set sail for home.
On the way up, we stopped at a couple of Harley dealerships and took a brief detour when we passed Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland. We hiked up to the falls, which looked pretty dry compared to the photo on the informational marker nearby.
After we got home Sunday night, we measured at the house so we could order bath accessories (towel rings, etc.). And because those are coming from Rejuvenation, we also threw a few reproduction push-button light switches on the order.
On the way up, we stopped at a couple of Harley dealerships and took a brief detour when we passed Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland. We hiked up to the falls, which looked pretty dry compared to the photo on the informational marker nearby.
After we got home Sunday night, we measured at the house so we could order bath accessories (towel rings, etc.). And because those are coming from Rejuvenation, we also threw a few reproduction push-button light switches on the order.
Days 330-331: July 31-Aug. 1, 2008
We finished up the week with detail work, which seems to be pretty time-consuming but gives us little to report. Trimming, painting, switching interior doors around.
On Friday afternoon, Bud and I checked on the front door, which had been stripped of its white paint. (Why didn't I remember to take the camera?!) The peeling coats of paint were hiding the places that had been filled as locks and knobs were replaced over the past 100 years. Some knicks had been filled with plaster.
The furniture restorer said he's dealt with all of that before -- and the other pieces in his shop were beautiful, so we have lots of faith in him. The door's supposed to finished Wednesday. We can hardly wait!
On Friday afternoon, Bud and I checked on the front door, which had been stripped of its white paint. (Why didn't I remember to take the camera?!) The peeling coats of paint were hiding the places that had been filled as locks and knobs were replaced over the past 100 years. Some knicks had been filled with plaster.
The furniture restorer said he's dealt with all of that before -- and the other pieces in his shop were beautiful, so we have lots of faith in him. The door's supposed to finished Wednesday. We can hardly wait!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Day 329: July 30, 2008
Gary and Jimmy installed the French doors in the kitchen this afternoon. They also trimmed both sides -- trim that we saved from the original house on the hallway side and new trim to match the addition on the kitchen side.
The photo does a nice job of showing how dusty things have gotten again. We're not looking forward to trying to clean the place up before we move. In itself, that will be a weeklong project.
The photo does a nice job of showing how dusty things have gotten again. We're not looking forward to trying to clean the place up before we move. In itself, that will be a weeklong project.
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