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"These are the times to remember" (Billy Joel lyrics pluralized)
Sometimes, interesting things happen when you read friends’ Facebook pages. I’m not talking about going to look on purpose, which I’ve done before. I’m just referring to seeing something on your news feed and clicking on it. That got me, as the title clearly says, banned from Facebook pages twice in 2 days! The one … Continue reading Banned from Facebook pages twice in 2 days!
I really didn’t know what to make of school districts cancelling classes for a parade and celebration for Super Bowl LII champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. That’s probably because I’ve never been in this situation before. And it’s certainly historic, not just for me but for everyone around here. The Birds have won championships before, but … Continue reading School out, Eagles’ championship parade on!
Yes, you read correctly! I’m headed back after more than 12 years. I didn't really think it was going to happen, especially considering the roller coaster my life has been over the past several years. I left Philadelphia for family issues back in 2004. Got a good deal on my house. (But would've never expected … Continue reading Moving back to Philly!
The kitchen is done so it's blog time again! You'll remember, we had to do the work because the new dishwasher went a few inches past the edge of the counter. It took this long because the backsplash was delayed. Luckily, that wasn't a big deal. It's wasn't like going without a shower. On the first … Continue reading Kitchen complete! At least for now…
This blog was not supposed to be about home improvement, but we all go through phases. The bathroom is done and we're happy with it. In fact, I took two baths over the weekend! Now, onto the kitchen. The main reason for this work is that the dishwasher we had installed in the fall goes … Continue reading And now, the kitchen!
I have to start off by saying this blog post is late. I warned you when I was finishing the last one. It wasn't entirely my fault. We got the bed for my brother and sister-in-law's visit, and that took a while. We got it upstairs, but that took a while. And then we were too tired … Continue reading A better bedroom (and bigger blog)
The holidays are always a busy time. Finishing a major construction project while working everyday meant chaos and a delayed post. So here it is, the last steps to the final product! By Friday, way back on Dec. 18, the bath tub was finally installed. Bob the contractor could finish what was delayed. Saturday, Dec. … Continue reading All done! New year, new bathroom
It was a big week of work, even without the bathtub. I have to hand it to Bob, the contractor. His buddies at BathFitter left him in a bad position, unable to finish the work or get paid when he expected. Luckily, he didn't plan a vacation the week before Christmas, or the beginning of … Continue reading Taking shape
It's now a week since the bathroom construction started. It would've been done by now if BathFitter had ordered the right bath tub, or realized they made the mistake because they had weeks to do so. The contractor seems to be making good progress. Unfortunately for him, he can't finish up until the bath tub … Continue reading The one week mark
In the last blog, they tore apart the entire bathroom. That's one out of the one-and-a-half bathrooms we have. I was hoping everything would go smoothly and quickly. That didn't exactly happen. Tuesday, they sectioned off the shower and bathtub areas. And they used sheet rock on the walls. Disregard the color. That will change. … Continue reading Days 2, 3 & 4: hard work, harder luck
Busy day at work, but also at home. The workers came bright and early, and gutted the place. This is when they took their lunch break, courtesy Garry: This is when they finished, courtesy Garry: Who knew there was cement under the floor? They had to cut through eight inches of it with a jackhammer. … Continue reading Big bathroom remodel: Done with day 1
It's not the most appetizing title, but I realized you were craving pictures of the house before the first major renovation. I should also point out it's before the first major cleaning of the house. That can't come soon enough. Neither can the rest of the unpacking. Tomorrow morning, workers are going to … Continue reading Big bathroom news!
