Thursday, March 6, 2025

Snow.

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So, I didn't think help would arrive.  Though, that wasn't the real problem.  I seemed to have had a tough time waking this morning.  

*Thud!*

Hmm, snow, dropping from the steeper roof, onto the flatter portion?

*Thud!*

Nope.  Hey!  Did he show!  But, why not just go in?  Ah... forgot the key.  Yes, it was him.  He knows where I sleep.  So...  *thud*  Snowballs.  Those work.

Up and at it, nearing ten?  Or so.  Had to think through things.  But, okay.  We got a lot of stuff out.  I had taken quite a lot out, already.  A fifth of the dumpster had been filled.  This, that, other things, those.  Today the box springs, a hefty mattress, the metal frames, then the kitchen table nearly cleared.  Was thinking about where to go then, then remembered the garage.

Out there, this and that moved, these and those in.  Quite a job, really.  The garage is mostly cleared out as well.  And he got the blade over, and cleared the driveway.

We have what is wanted to put the sawhorses together.  I showed him what I planned.  Doable.  But not today.  Tomorrow.  Still, I really wanted the plywood cut.  We did get that, and it is upstairs on the bed.  I'll just use duct tape to hold it to the frame, as I don't want to drill into the platform and mess with bolts or whatever.

Hoping to sleep well tonight.  I think it's 5/8th's or 1/2" plywood.  So, not too thick, and yet strong enough, with the platform, to manage my weight.  Can hope.

But... we filled that dumpster!  Wow.  More bulk than mass, which is fine.  Tomorrow, beside putting the sawhorses together, and learning a bit about the compound miter saw, as some of the cuts require both, we will get into the bathroom and begin pulling the old vanity, mirror, and possibly the toilet out.  The shower could use grouting.  I'd like to add floating shelves (very heavy duty) and one (or two) sink(s) in there.  I have the sinks, and fittings.  The only thing to be considered is the water heater, tankless or a tank (the tank would exclude two sinks... space issues).  A medicine cabinet, or two.  And lighting.  there is electrical, for above the cabinets (or to them).  So... Just... a few final notions.

The toilet needs to go.  The flooring will be replaced as well.  The cabinet?  I'll say, it's pretty nice, for a bathroom.  But I do need to paint the space.  Maybe add a floor drain.  Not as needed/wanted, with a tankless water heater.  But with the shower and sink(s), I still think a floor drain is a good plan for bathrooms.  Unless a shutoff valve for the whole of it can be located somewhere easy to reach, right there in the bathroom.

Oh, my.  That was a lot of work.  For me.  He doesn't even get tired.  Maybe a bit bored?  But... I do get weary.  All good though.  I am pleased with what was done, and having areas so much closer to done, areas opened, space created.  Very very good.  Plus, It's... while it is wearying me, it is strengthening me.  Not sure what kind of recovery I'll need in a bit, but... yeah.  I'll... keep at is, as I may.

On the good side, One massive load of this and that is out and ready.  Might even consider sending that back early, if they will, can.  As well, beginning to get electrical quotes.  Wow.  It's starting to get going.  Things are getting done.  Crazy, but good.

I need food.  I have things to take back, to be returned.  Three different places to go... so maybe just two deliveries today.  I'd like to get a shower first.  Dry off.  Get all the things to go together, mostly arranged as is.  Make sure the phone is set to receive and has the return codes.  Then on in.  Food first?  Maybe.  Depends on how fast I can get to things.  Ugh.  Later.

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