Well… it’s “sort of” done. This afternoon, I finished the job of tiling the huge shower stall at the new house. Grouting comes next and a bit of caulking at the floor. I’m pleased with the project: it’s not perfect, but I struggled hard (and long) and did my best. After I thought I was … Continue reading
Some days just strike a person as great. It’s not that today was easier than many, but it seemed like I had a few small successes and no glaring failures. Had lunch with a friend … always a good thing! That wasn’t even the start of the day. Had breakfast with Gary, also always a … Continue reading
Today I didn’t get off the place, so there was no visit to the little house and certainly no work (tiling or any sort of work) done by me. In the afternoon, Gary phoned and said he was at the house and that Ray and crew had poured a sidewalk up to the front porch! … Continue reading
The tiling in the shower stall is not going quite as well as I’d hoped. I mean that it isn’t as simple and quick, but I don’t regret taking on my own challenge and being resolute in doing it “all by myself”. Yes, I am two years old. I just got home (it’s 10 pm.) … Continue reading
My heart hurts after learning the news that a tiny girl was found murdered at Blairmore, as well as her young father. I didn’t feel like posting anything tonight, as tragedies like this make any problems or solutions to do with the new house or any part of my life seem trivial. I certainly don’t … Continue reading
I’m not even talking about Canadian politics! Yesterday I called the owner of our local building supply store to come over to consult with us at the new house. I was actually pretty panicky: it seemed like the wall oven/microwave oven for the new house was not going to fit into the beautiful cabinet that … Continue reading
While the gyproc was being installed and then the painting was being done, it almost seems like time stood still. I knew that progress was made, but we were away in Nelson for part of that time, and then I also made myself scarce so as not to get in the way. Here’s an update. … Continue reading
Here I am at midnight and can hardly keep eyes open, but thought I’d check in anyway. Be glad I didn’t take pictures, but the doggy guests and I suffered a rather unnerving event late this afternoon. Someone next door, I assume children (grandchildren of neighbours) were firing off rounds of some kind. Gary says … Continue reading
This is the latest picture of the new house. As you can see, it has a front door, and also back and side doors. I will stain these doors with gel wood stain in walnut colour when I have some time. When I visited the house alone this morning, I revisited a feeling that I … Continue reading
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