Well, today we started on the last of the kitchen renovation work, in preparation for selling the big house. D started on finishing the windows and window trim and I have cleaned and washed down one set of upper cupboards. This afternoon, I will tape and start priming then painting. I have picked out a nice cream coloured paint, and we picked up some dark antique brass looking knobs when we were at Home Depot.
We also ordered and paid for all the countertops, that will be here in about 3 weeks. We have one window to replace, in the main floor bathroom and that is better than replacing all the windows!
I know, it makes you tired just reading this. Just gotta keep that goal in mind --- RV, travel, new friends, freedom ......
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Trip to the city for shopping and a break
We went into Prince George this week for a break and to do a little shopping. Let's see - we bought a Wii, Wii Sports, WiiFitPlus and board, a Cuttlebug machine for cardmaking, some cardmaking papers and stamps... wait a minute - what did Donald get? Well, he is playing Wii as well. We managed to go see the new Sherlock Holmes movie - quite good. The plot was well written, and the acting was well done. It leads into a sequel and what movie doesn't these days. Two friends were also in the city at the same time and Lorne and Dan joined us for lunch and the movie later that night.
There was a trip to Home Depot for new knobs for the kitchen cabinets. We just have to decide what we are going to do with the cabinets - paint, new knobs, and new countertops OR new cabinets fronts, new knobs and new countertops. Decisions..decisions. The layout of the kitchen is terrific, the bones of the cabinets are 3/4 inch plywood and not particle board . I have a new recent huge walk in pantry. So, there is no need to make any structural changes, just updating the tired wooden fronts. The biggest decision is knowing how much to do or not do with the goal of selling the house in mind.
It is nice to have a 2 week break from work this week and next!
Oh yes, we did make a trip to the RV dealer in Prince George and we feel very proud of ourselves - we did NOT get out of the vehicle to walk around and look at the 5th wheels. ( look? gawk... drool... )
There was a trip to Home Depot for new knobs for the kitchen cabinets. We just have to decide what we are going to do with the cabinets - paint, new knobs, and new countertops OR new cabinets fronts, new knobs and new countertops. Decisions..decisions. The layout of the kitchen is terrific, the bones of the cabinets are 3/4 inch plywood and not particle board . I have a new recent huge walk in pantry. So, there is no need to make any structural changes, just updating the tired wooden fronts. The biggest decision is knowing how much to do or not do with the goal of selling the house in mind.
It is nice to have a 2 week break from work this week and next!
Oh yes, we did make a trip to the RV dealer in Prince George and we feel very proud of ourselves - we did NOT get out of the vehicle to walk around and look at the 5th wheels. ( look? gawk... drool... )
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Football Sunday and chores
Yesterday I worked for about 5 hours and now I have two weeks off with banked overtime I have to use up before the end of January. It will be a nice break since I have not had one since last August. Donald was busy in the morning measuring up the kitchen countertops in preparation for ordering new ones. Measure twenty times!!!
In the afternoon, I made a card for my brother in law's birthday that is coming up on February 14th. I have a number of cards to make in the very near future. I think this afternoon may be a nice walk with the Gatorgirl while Donald watches the playoff football games and then I should commence on more card making after that. It looks like it will be a nice day.
We had a lovely email and phone call from Donald's sister yesterday - thanks Liz! Our 20 year old son is having some minor health problems and she called with some welcome advice. Tomorrow we are going for his one week follow up doctors' visit with him. If all goes well with that, we may go to the city to do some shopping ( looking for a Wii ) and just a break.
So, not a lot of plans for today, but relaxing just the same.
In the afternoon, I made a card for my brother in law's birthday that is coming up on February 14th. I have a number of cards to make in the very near future. I think this afternoon may be a nice walk with the Gatorgirl while Donald watches the playoff football games and then I should commence on more card making after that. It looks like it will be a nice day.
We had a lovely email and phone call from Donald's sister yesterday - thanks Liz! Our 20 year old son is having some minor health problems and she called with some welcome advice. Tomorrow we are going for his one week follow up doctors' visit with him. If all goes well with that, we may go to the city to do some shopping ( looking for a Wii ) and just a break.
So, not a lot of plans for today, but relaxing just the same.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
welcome to new readers on the journey!
Welcome Welcome ! to Kenny and Angela : http://rvlifeisgoodtoday.blogspot.com
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Little car damage and seach for a Wii
The rain keeps 'a coming. Our snow is melting and the roads go from a mess to very slippery at times. There have been a few car accidents. We had one this week but it wasn't due to the weather conditions. Donald was parallel parked at a local hardware store and the truck in front of him started up and backed right into the front of the car. Well, that was $750 damage, but our ICBC insurance will cover that and the other fellow has to pay the deductible. We have 2 years to repair the vehicle, so we will wait till we put the truck back on the road about the end of April, and do it then.
If the road conditions are reasonable, we may go into Prince George this week for a bit of a break and some shopping. I am still looking all over for a Wii, with WiiFit Plus and a board. I tried one out last night at a friends house, and I am hooked.
My Aunt and Uncle were coming to visit us this summer down at the rv lot and stay with us a few days, but they tried to fly into both Calgary and Victoria and there were no! rental cars available. Looks like it will be a busy summer in Canada! I told them September is also beautiful, sometimes the airfare is cheaper, and rentals should be there for the renting!
If the road conditions are reasonable, we may go into Prince George this week for a bit of a break and some shopping. I am still looking all over for a Wii, with WiiFit Plus and a board. I tried one out last night at a friends house, and I am hooked.
My Aunt and Uncle were coming to visit us this summer down at the rv lot and stay with us a few days, but they tried to fly into both Calgary and Victoria and there were no! rental cars available. Looks like it will be a busy summer in Canada! I told them September is also beautiful, sometimes the airfare is cheaper, and rentals should be there for the renting!
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