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Apr 24, 2015

Wax on, wax off

Good day to you.  We had a long one yesterday, very cold, and snowing.  Yes, snowing.  The installers left around 3:00.   Took hours to clean the dust from the cupboards and mop the floors, install and level the slide in range.  Removing the excess wax from the first coat took a long time and we'll add another coat today. This morning - plumbing hookups.  They did a good job except for the bar being 1/2" short in the overhang.  Didn't see it until they left and they couldn't have cut that much off in here anyway.  Their template must have been off.  Glad it's over and now we can finish the bar, the backsplash, the exhaust, 3 cabinets by Dominic, and the legs.  I really wanted the sink base to be different but even the lightest of reds doesn't show the dark sink as well.  May just paint it the same color as the others for now, crackle a little red over it. 
 
 
 


 
Sally has been worked on a little at a time, much slower than I would like.  Many errors, some corrected, most not.  I wonder if it was a mistake to start such a large piece, but on the other hand, I want a wall hogger.  Something that stands alone without other distractions and takes up a good portion of wall.  I know many of you have multiple ongoing projects but I can't do that.  If I stop this to start something else, I won't be able to go back and forth and Sally will be lost.
 
Carole is going out with her friends today for the first time since August.  She has so many clubs and groups that get together every week and she's really missed that.  We see a little more improvement every week.
 
Enjoy the week's end, Sally and I will be back Sunday.
 
Thanks for visiting.
 
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19 comments:

celkalee said...

It is looking great and I am having soapstone envy. Not a pretty thing! Your patience is far superior to mine, I would have been ranting and raving a long time ago. That said, so glad to hear that Carol is coming along. Bravo to all of you for your diligence and dedication to finding the best care for her. Patient advocates are essential in this day.

Mary said...

Looking so good, I can see the finish line for you. Nice that Carole is going out , will do her a world of good.

Robin in Virginia said...

Glad it is in and you are on the way to getting it the way you want it. Happy to hear that Carole is going out with friends today. Have an enjoyable and relaxing weekend, Marly!

Robin in Virginia

Vickie said...

Hooray for Carole!

Jacqueline said...

I hope you have a quiet, enjoyable, stitched filled weekend.

Vera said...

It's looking good Marly! So glad to hear the news of Carole.

Carol said...

So glad to see that Carole is improving and so is the state of your kitchen, Marly--it's looking great!

Julie - My Primitive Heart said...

Hi Marly,
So very happy to hear the news about Carole! What a blessing and miracle after the looong ordeal!!
Your kitchen is certainly also looong in coming, but it will be fabulous when you finally get it done!!
Keep stitching away at Sally and know it will be worth it!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Warm Hugs~
Julie

Maggee said...

Progress! In your kitchen! and with Carole! A very good post!

Angie said...

Your kitchen will be beautiful:) So happy for Carole!

Margaret said...

Wow, your kitchen is really shaping up nicely! And wonderful news about Carole! I'm so happy to hear it!

Barb said...

I love the way your kitchen is looking! Glad to hear Carole is going out, that is a good sign. I am also a one at a time stitcher.

backporchcarver said...

I am also a one project at a time person. So happy to hear of the improvements for Carole, you both deserve some good things in your life now.

C M Designs said...

I'm hearing and seeing positive times in your life now. The fact that Carole is going out to be with friends is wonderful.
Still wishing you good luck with Sally. You can do it !
Enjoy your weekend.
Charlotte in Va.

Truus said...

Good to hear that Carole is going out with friends. Hope the finish of your kitchen will not far away.
Have a good time with Sally.
greetings,Truus from Holland

Three Sheep Studio said...

This is a great post. Progress in all areas !!
Rose

Pam in IL said...

So very glad to hear that Carole is improving and going out with friends! I'm sure you'll be happy to get the rest of the items scratched off your kitchen to-do list. I'm like you, I can't have more than one project going at time.

Frances said...

Everything is looking so good! I know you are pleased at the progress! So glad your sister is up to going out--she will be happy!

Pam Tanner said...

Aren't remodels wonderful? We did our masterbath room, and I was the general contractor. I actually enjoyed the picking out all the stuff. But, it was a pain having the bathroom torn up. Especially when my hubbie decided to do the plumbing part himself, and broke pipes (twice) and flooded the house (twice). But now that it's done and all together, there is not a day that I don't go in there and think to myself (I absolutely love my bathroom!)

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