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lighter:
There will be more trips, Tupp. DD says keep fir two years, then sell. We may have to keep longer, but so many things for sale on this side. The government doesn't make it easy to maintain things here. Everything expensive and difficult.
I see bigger picture, but sometimes being damply hot all day, and at the mercy of people with vehicles makes for a very long day. Boat captain Barry didn't have time to pick up my 4x6 lumber yesterday. Said he'll send it over on the ferry and call me. No time mentioned.
The ferry Captain didn't want to carry the 10 96lb bags if cement at all, but did, and sometimes details, not larger picture, are all aI can see right now. I woke up thinking about the wet dry vac, and cleaning the bathroom today. Yesterday the carpenter, who seemed to not understand using a miter saw, finished crown molding in there. So loud, so many hours. Beautiful, and I'm ready to put a bow on one darned room in this house.
Lighter
Twoapenny:
--- Quote from: lighter on August 11, 2018, 05:09:15 AM ---There will be more trips, Tupp. DD says keep fir two years, then sell. We may have to keep longer, but so many things for sale on this side. The government doesn't make it easy to maintain things here. Everything expensive and difficult.
I see bigger picture, but sometimes being damply hot all day, and at the mercy of people with vehicles makes for a very long day. Boat captain Barry didn't have time to pick up my 4x6 lumber yesterday. Said he'll send it over on the ferry and call me. No time mentioned.
The ferry Captain didn't want to carry the 10 96lb bags if cement at all, but did, and sometimes details, not larger picture, are all aI can see right now. I woke up thinking about the wet dry vac, and cleaning the bathroom today. Yesterday the carpenter, who seemed to not understand using a miter saw, finished crown molding in there. So loud, so many hours. Beautiful, and I'm ready to put a bow on one darned room in this house.
Lighter
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I think the details are all you can see at times; I know with our recent move I was waking up with my to do list already running in my head (not to mention waking up at three in the morning with things I had to remember to do or worrying about something silly, like next door's cat getting in the van and coming on the journey with us). I'm glad one room is done and hope more start to come together quickly now (or at least with a minimum of stress). I really enjoy the finishing off stages of a project - making it look good. But the planning and number crunching and organising and chasing people around - bluergh. Thinking of you and hoping things run more smoothly xx
lighter:
This morning I was vacuuming sand like crazy, and preparing for workers to show. Neither did :shock:
I texted the one who has a phone, and always answers. He dismissed my call, but texted he couldn't talk....asked what was up.
I think it was a test to see how I postured. Bahamians are admittedly stubborn, they say bc of the "Indian" heritage. My renter said they won't do anything for people who act like"the boss."
My response in text was to enquire about the schedule, and if missing worker returning. 2 minutes later both knocked on door. They were in my drive when I texted, and Douglas is always early, but not today. It was like they were waiting for me to call, test me then decide if they'd work or not.
I was doing worst case scenario in my head when they knocked ...so relieved they're here.
Lighter
Hopalong:
Luckily, DD doesn't get to decide, because she's not an adult.
I think when you mentioned guest house I realized this cottage is more than a cottage.
I'm eager to get rid of it for you! It has sounded like a huge albatross and I hope it'll sell sooner than later.
Hugs
Hops
lighter:
Whew.... carpentergit bunk bed built yesterday. Large sliding glass door is in, along with double window, and single door framed in, ready for cement cover over.
Started priming closed up windows on main house in afternoon. One side still needs pink paint, then guest house, shed and little concrete structure sitting over one of the two septic tanks. Yes, more than a cottage, Hops. And cottage had three rooms added, two concrete, and one wood.
The wood chemical didn't get delivered Friday. I almost flipped,then decided I would suffer the same outcome if I chose to go limp, and remain calm. Like John Delaney says...
"This is better."
Workers left a bit early, so they are jerking me around for that one longer day they put in. I expect them to show, put in a single window, change a single exterior door, and cement over 2 windows, and a door. They went out of their way to say they'd be here by 8:30.
I'm ready to finish, and go home. I can tell bc I've cried silently three times yesterday while trekking to or from the ferry.
Finish insulating attic. Huge pita hot work I can't do, bc engineer made wood strips with screws to hold it between rafters. I have hard time weilding electric staple gun up there, while balancing on 2 by 4s on my back with almost zero clearance at some points. This work was easier 25 years ago.
My God, why isn't the house cooling down more efficiently now? I think it's been hotter, but not sure. One local said it's been so hot, he "doesn't want a woman near him," so I'm thinking it's been much hotter.
Will call electrician to change smaller panel, and remember....
Even if it's not OK, it's okay.
Italian neighbor didn't make to the trip this weekend, bc of the winds. He's very hard to get hold of. He flys in the same day my family does, the day after I leave. Sister coming early, tomorrow. Will be awhirl of activity. Grateful, but whoo boy. Her style is get'er done. I'm much more ADD about details, and work more slowly. It drives her nuts. We laugh about it usually. Have to vacuum up tile shards in two rooms....DD stepped on sharp shard yesterday, and locals say tile cuts never heal.
Saw a slow cruising 3' barracuda check me out on the beach yesterday. The locals tell diving stories, many including sharks. They say locals never get attacked, meaning they're smart enough to avoid it. They give up their catch, and get out of the water.
I met an old contractor and my engineer said he'll build the seawall, after much discussion.
Lighter
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