Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Life on Hold

While Leah is in Utah taking care of her sick father, I'm twiddling my thumbs here on the East Coast. Actually, more accurately, I'm brushing her cats. Either way, our normal life full of power tools and sawdust and paint brushes is on hold for a bit.

Some have suggested that I'm probably glad for the break. But I have to say, after busting out the concrete in our basement, I'm ready to get cracking on that shower. I just realized I never included photos showing that we not only used a jackhammer, but we also framed our new shower and linen closet as well.

Take a peek.


The walls were no trouble at all, but the top of the shower was a bit of a challenge because of the heating vents. We got a little creative and made a narrow box to nail the plywood to. I don't know if that makes a lot of sense. But let me show you kind of what it looks like.


The next step is to get a plumber in there to set the drain and run the hot and cold water.

But as I said before, that is on hold. While I wait for my lovely Leah to return, I'm passing my time reading a nice book called 1776. Don't tell me the ending, but I must say I'm really rooting for the Americans to pull it out over the evil Red Coats.

I'm also doing a little work, catching a movie here and there, watching some poker on TV and brushing these gigantic fluffballs.

Get well soon Boyd!

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