So maybe I'll start where I left off. The extra laminate samples proved to be a disappointment, more of the same. The bathroom vanity top is ordered and the kitchen counters are in a holding pattern. That is my catch phrase for now.
One lovely summer day prior to our Saskatoon trip and we were sick of being inside. We (Pat) decided to work on water management and our road. We shaved off the turf, dug the ditch and put the turf back down. I was part of the "we" but someone has to take photos.
We need to extend the trench a little farther and then plan to build a rock lined culvert affair that will carry the water to the other side of the road then down into the ravine. There is another place we plan to do this but who knows when. We do try not to have too many projects going at the same time but a person does need some variety.
We had a great hectic visit in Saskatoon. We took the girls to supper one evening while Zachary and Heather had a free evening. I had forgotten what a meal in a restaurant with a 3 and a 1 year old is like. I knew I had eaten as my plate was empty but it is a little harrying. A one year old with a very tight grip on a "dilly bar" bears watching. I know if it falls off the stick there will be a lot of tears. We also had a barbecue with longtime friends and dinner with friends in a nice restaurant courtesy of our real estate agent. Pat spent three days in the office, I did some reno shopping and another day Edna, Brooke and I had did a little shopping and lunching, we had such fun. We rounded the week out by helping Carmen move. We arrived Sunday and left Friday of the long weekend.
No time to rest, the land of renovating awaits. Carmen and her pooch Teddy arrived Friday evening for a bit of a rest and to help. As all of you know Pat can't imagine why you would want to sit and visit when you can work and visit. As it turns out Carmen takes after her Dad and was a godsend when it came to assembling Ikea cupboards. She figured out the drawing and directed me, we were a great team and it left Pat free to work on other tasks.
The photos in order of appearance. Teddy making sure no mice or squirrels came near the garage. 2x4"s added to the existing beams for extra support. Dry walling done, Pat did the plastering (and did a very nice job), walls painted. I must digress here for a moment. As I was painting I recalled a chat with a friend who through the course of the conversation stated "we don't paint". I am so envious of her, I really don't like painting. I have had quite a few opportunities ( while painting) to contemplate why. I think it comes down to no matter how careful I am I am a messy painter, it gets everywhere and I hate that. Back to the photos, floor installed, Carmen assembling and Pat installing rails. Last photo, our kitchen as of last evening about 8:30 when we discovered how much our floor slopes and we would probably have to take all the cupboards out and start again. We decided tomorrow is another day and we would start fresh in the morning. The morning has come and gone as I write and I will tell you that the cupboards are back in, are level and there were neither tears nor angry words. Not bad. I may wash dishes in a kitchen sink tonight. I will have more photos of the kitchen next time. To tantalize you for next time I will tell you " the mudder hath cometh" and we have purchased "equipment".
The mist in the ravine in the morning is beautiful and the wild flowers are glorious.
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