The Big Finish!

Well, Christmas is past, I will post about that soon, and I finally FINISHED THE PROJECT FROM HELL!


It is a good feeling to be done with the tile job. Wanted to do that since we moved in 14 years ago (stupid me)! Yesterday I put the finishing touch on by sealing the grout in both bathrooms. Then today, I put all the construction mess away (tools, supplies, garbage, etc.) and re-hung the bathroom door. When I was done, I took a few minutes to reflect on my success.

Tub on left, vanity on right

Nice warm place for your feet while sitting!

The heated floor is wonderful. I am really glad Kim would not let me talk her out of it (although I worked hard at it). The thermostat cycles the floor through warming periods designed to have the floor at a nice warm 82 degrees during the mornings, and at night before bed. Power requirements are low compared to a floor heater. About 1/100th of a typical 1500 watt model. It is really great to walk in on the warm floor barefoot or in socks. Its like a walk on the beach in summer.

The first foot!

Tomorrow we start phase two of Kim's foot surgery saga. An early start leaving the house by 5:30 AM. She will be out of surgery by about 8:30. So, it is back on the couch for her. I hope she can accept the fact that she needs to sit still for a couple of weeks. Last time she sat still, but went crazy and made herself more miserable instead of accepting her plight. We'll see.

It is Xmas break and I am really enjoying having some time to spend with Lucy. Today we actually got outside and shot free throws! It was sunny, and warm with no wind (a rare event for the winter here in the valley). She was awesome shooting about 70% after warming up. We both enjoyed it!

Mom spent the afternoon teaching our Austrian exchange student, Luise, how to tack up and ride a horse. Even Hobo seemed to enjoy the attention. Finally, just as the sun was sinking below the western hills, I adjusted the valves, and changed the oil on dear old "Stalin" the 1965 VW Bug. Running like a top!!

So, it has been a great day, and we will see what the 'morrow brings!

That's All!