Sunday, October 9, 2011

We've moved in!

Merlin the painter was here Monday through Thursday.  The island countertop was due Tuesday, then Wednesday, and arrived mid-day Thursday.  Thursday evening, Sue Clyde helped us move the fridge from the dining room to the kitchen (and to switch the door from opening from the left to opening from the right).  Friday Jamie the tiler worked all day with great care and diligence; with luck the tiling will be finished on Tuesday.  Saturday, Sue came over with her son Nic, and they helped us move into the kitchen (and return the dining room to it's usual layout).  Also, Bill from Kitchen Technician workd for several hours on Saturday installing knobs and pulls; we're short a few of those, and there are another few things that have yet to be done with the cabinets, but they are getting close and should be taken care of in the coming week.  Similarly, we hope to get the stove hood installed by the end of the week.  But for now we're just going to enjoy having this spectacular space and lay out a serious Thanksgiving meal.

There's so much light from the window and the sun tunnels that it is hard to take a good photo.
Moira and her friend Adelaide (and Sandy) grace the Good Room.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

We have achieved functionality (but the fridge is still in the dining room)

Yahoo.  Another week of major strides!

Bill cuts a hole for an outlet on the island.
Greg installs the laminate countertop.
Electrician John takes a call (perhaps from his Masseratti) while plumber Rob stands by.


Bill ascends.
Friday 30 September 2011 we cooked!