Sunday, April 4, 2010

Big Things Happened

In addition to Easter, this was a great weekend for progress. Andy and Wally, Bob and Marion, and we of course--attacked the garage. With everything out on the driveway, four passersby stopped to see if we were having a garage sale. Defiance loves their garage sales. We said, "not yet, but watch the ads!" I am planning a "guys only tool sale" in a few weeks--once I am sure we don't have projects requiring the stuff. Women will absolutely not be allowed and Marion says she will dress up as the "tool time lady" to take the money. That would be something.

So, the garage is done, all patched and freshly painted. It took us two days to get the job done. It has never looked as good as it does at this moment. Far cry from when it used to be filled to the brim with pianos in various states of disrepair.

We had some wonderful lunches and dinners with everyone, courtesy of Beth who sent a complete lasagna meal, and the church that sent left over beef stew. Lunches on the deck, what a great setting.

You should have seen all of us sitting in the garage on lawn chairs and on ladders Friday evening, enjoying the gorgeous weather and the smell of fresh paint. Felt like a square dance to me--or folks in the holler.

Saturday, the activity moved to the condo. I had tried to get an electrician there to move a couple of ceiling boxes and get power to the bedroom fan without surface molding. They didn't seem too interested for these little pesky jobs. So it took a whole morning to get a wire from the wall outlet to the ceiling fan--finally had to buy a wire snake to get it done. Now we can have a ceiling light that can be turned on at the door, and a remote controlled fan. Nice. The ceiling box moves were in the kitchen/breakfast area and took the rest of the day. Had to make a spot for Emily's tulip pendant over the table, and a spot for the wildest little chandelier in the kitchen--wait until you see it. Funky.

I was strong enough to help a good deal, but completely exhausted after the experience. I did not recover much taste this week, which was discouraging. But my energy was certainly a bit higher and I enjoyed working with the "guys." They enjoyed it too, some time away from the office is always welcome. So with a couple more patches on walls and ceilings, the bedroom and kitchen are ready for the painters. Good progress.

Gemzar and Zeloda tomorrow. Joy.

4 comments:

  1. Glad to learn of your wonderful weekend and fantastic progress. Wore me out just reading about it!

    Can't wait to see the "wildest little chandelier". We will see pictures, won't we?

    Beautiful day for Easter. Our choir sang 3 services today. For the first time I sang soprano for the Hallelujah Chorus. Not bad for a soprano wanna-be. lol

    Wishing you a good week and fun in the condo. Keep us posted!

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  2. So glad to read that your weekend with "the guys" was both productive and enjoyable. This came as no surprise to us as we know them to be both talented and fun!

    Our Easter was very low key--church then a dinner at home with just us (including Ave's mom). The weather was GORGEOUS as it is today (when I did the first mowing of the season).

    Do have a good week. Our love to both of you.

    Cliff and Ave

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  3. Tool Time Lady chiming in! I'll only wear a tight teeshirt and short shorts if Emily is going to, too! But we two should have a grand time making change for the guys during the 'guys only garage sale'!

    We had a productive, fun week-end of patching and painting...I have only one little patch of paint left in my hair. It was grand to work with Dick, Em, Andy and Wally, thanks for letting us be a part of the work detail! Marion

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  4. Well, B.Baker put my thoughts into better words than I could, so I'll just say ditto. I hope the week of the double whammy does it's magic quietly and leaves you with the resources to do what you need to do and feel good doing it. Hope you and Em are enjoying this amazing weather again today, while you prepare for the showing. (I remember those pianos!)
    Love to you both......
    jbbc

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