Exect the electrician this weekend at the lake. I left a couple small jobs out.... I think he has an ailing friend or family member in Atlanta, and the lake is now his resting place between home and Atlanta... as it was for me when my Mom was ill. Feels right.
He let me know the ice machine is on the fritze, fixed 3 outlets and many switches.........I'll leave a couple small jobs for him to get to while he's there and look forward to his plumber calling.
I met with a builder from California who's recovered from a stroke and newly moved a few minutes away from my home. He likes to travel and adventure and so does his wife, so he's lined up to do 50 hours work at the lake this month.... and he can do pretty much everything I need. Will focus on the bathrooms, flooring, railings brought to code and trim work.... then see. He's funny and uses many phrases my family uses.... feels very familiar and right. Will be very good or very bad.... or could be both, come to think of it. I think I'll really like his wife.
Sis and I got to do some fun things the past few days. We worked hard to help my friend and his dd move.... they had SO MUCH STUFF. Sis and I took his pool table, 2 beautiful rugs and assorted other things.... titanium bike for the island.... and we had fun setting up the lake basement with the pool table, an 8 person gaming table, checker/chess table, seating area with huge fireplace..... and a not at all insulated bedroom walled off with antique armoirs, which is beautiful but doesn't block noise or much light when people are in that public area. There are rich thick curtains for privacy, but still... the space above the armoirs is open.... there's foam underneath..... we're calling that the Night Owl Room. There's aslo a Family Room with a Q and bunk bed.... and a second master room witih a big fireplace and K bed.
The upstairs Master will be perfect for bridal parties.... lots of space and mirrors for people to get ready and hang out with seating for 8. I'm looking for a lovely way to hang the wedding dress.... the house seats 20 upstairs for meals indoors. I'm picturing those stand up tables on the decks and porches...... will install the commercial outdoor lights.... won't be polished.... more of a rustic elegance.
Would like to get set up with local restaurants catering services and pig roasting on site BBQ. I'm looking for housekeeping services now........things are moving!
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