Tolkien said something like that in Lord of the Rings. I’m not on that kind of adventure, but I do wonder if kitchen remodels ever end. No pictures this time, but as of last Thursday we officially started using the kitchen again. All the appliances are connected and working. I even moved some furniture into the living room end of the space. It’s so nice to wash dishes in a real sink and cook on a real stove. Camp stoves are fun, but only for a weekend, not 12 weeks. Yesterday I made a batch of spaghetti sauce and Heather cooked a wonderful quiche today. It’s nice getting back to normal.
There are a dozen small details left like moving a heater vent, some final trim to set and setting tile around our new gas fireplace. Hopefully that all happens this week. As you can imagine the biggest problem we’ve had is scheduling all the different trades to come out and do things. You know, the plumber can’t work until the counter guys finish drilling the holes, and the counter guys can’t work until the electrician has finished … and … and …
It does seem to get worse at the end of the project when you don’t have a full day’s work for someone. They just don’t like have lots of little jobs they have to drive around town for. I get it, I wouldn’t like that either.
I had a minor setback on my deck project. I had finished digging all the post holes to set the concrete posts when starting last Sunday we had two afternoons of heavy thunderstorms (flash flood heavy, lots of damage around town). My whole work area got flooded and party filled in my post holes. There have been threats of more storms all week so I just had to wait for better weather and for my holes to dry out. It looks like the weather is improving for next week and tomorrow I’ll be able to back to work. If my plan works out, I’ll have six concrete posts in by Friday and will be ready to order the wood I need.
Hopefully. That’s it for this week. Hopefully I’ll have some nice pictures next week and not to sore a back. Until then, if need me, I’m out checking for thunderstorms.
Andrew's View of the Week 
I hope you do not have a sore back. It is nice to go back to our routine. Take care.
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It’s great to have a normal routine.
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Argh, the endless “final details”! Here’s hoping they’re soon done, and that your yard dries out enough to finish your deck project. 🙂
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The task list is down to less than one page so that’s good and yesterday I was able to get some concrete work done.
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Happy to hear that things are en route to normal 🙂
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Should be done soon. Just a couple of details left.
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We just did a little remodeling in our kitchen (replacing counter tops, new sink & faucet) and that was enough for me! I don’t know how you and your wife stood it so long, but I’m glad you’re almost there.
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Almost done. It’s been an ordeal
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Remodeling is not for the faint of heart. We have done our share in the past, and there are always hiccups it seems, no matter how carefully things are planned. You guys did so well from our point of view. The end result is amazing. I am happy that you are seeing the end not too far in the distance. Thanks for sharing your journey.
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I’m hoping that we’ll be 99% complete by Friday. There’s one part left that’s still in transit.
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Looks like all is going back to normal for you, back on the right track I suppose
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We’re almost back to normal. There’s just a few details left.
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Congratulations on your kitchen. Mine needs fixing, but your experience probably won’t inspire me.
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I knew it was going to be a long haul. Personally I’d say that if you want a new kitchen … move, buy a new house, it’s easier.
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What a mammoth job. You and I will be looking forward to seeing the finished photos
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Hopefully I’ll have some pictures this weekend.
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Following you through all this, I’ve been inclined to ask the same question. You guys must be exhausted. But it sounds like the end is in sight.
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It’s almost done!
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Meanwhile, I’m finally getting relief from Crohn’s, but it includes a biologic infusion. (I was wondering if the misery would never end!
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That’s great news!
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