Wow! This past week was very productive for all. On the log home front, lots happened. The front and back porches were secured by Muskoka Wild Life Control. The ground loop for the lightning protection system was installed by Simpson Lightening Protection. More trim work took place. The deck is almost done. The landscaping starts tomorrow. Good old Ma Bell was supposed to bring the telephone line from the hydro/telephone pole to our house. After Russell spent over 2 hours on the phone with Bell, and after Bell sent three technicians on three separate days to try and get the work done.....well guess what? The work is still not done. No need to say more about this...we will bring the telephone line off of the pole to our house by ourselves!
As for us, we got a lot of packing and cleaning done. I am quite happy with what we accomplished. Russell and I made a list of things to do and everything on that list got crossed off except for two items. Not bad! We now have quite a few boxes lined up in each room but overall our house looks quite organized. I believe we are well ahead of the game. On Monday, my dad and brother came to pick up the sofa and arm chairs I gave my brother. It was a quick round trip but it was nice to see them. I made greek food for dinner which was enjoyed by all.
On Tuesday, we visited with Deb and Brian of everGreen Cast Stone to finalized the colour of our countertop. It will truly be beautiful. I attach a picture of Deb hard at work in her shop working on our countertop.
Russell had his physical on Wednesday and he got a clean bill of health. Thursday, I had an ART treatment for my thumbs and this was my last treatment until after we move to Huntsville. The thumbs are no better and I am seriously used to not using my thumbs. As I told the ART therapist, this feels like the new "normal". Of course, she did not like that comment but it is what it is for now anyway.
On Friday, we got more packing done and waited for the delivery of Russell's claw foot bath tub. Yesterday, we took Cooper to the groomer's and had a well deserved lunch out. Last night, we had some good friends over for dinner. This was a last minute get together and often those are the best. Russell smoked a side of salmon on his Big Green Egg. It was delicious. Cooper behaved as usual, however, he showed us his agility side by jumping on the patio table (about three feet high) from a standstill position. This agility stunt was certainly not encouraged and it came out of nowhere. We hope it is not repeated. We did not allow him to jump down from the table but picked him up and put him down on the ground. Little rascal.....
Speaking of Cooper, he is doing fine but we can tell that he senses that something is going on. We are busier than normal around the house and are not able to give him the same amount of attention. It is also harder for him to nap properly during the day given our comings and goings and the constant noise of the tape gun! But he is a good sport and a good doggie. We made the decision to leave him with Nathan and Darlah for three nights instead of two when we move. Although we dread the thought of being away from him for so long, it will be best as it will give us more time to get our new house organized and, as importantly, get his new domain ready for his arrival, both inside and outside.
This coming week will be very busy, being our last full week in Mississauga. Russell is renting another van tomorrow and will deliver the bath tub as well as the outdoor light fixtures to our new home. He will go back on Friday to deliver the balance of the lights and sconces, which will arrive on Wednesday. He will also meet with the hot tub installer who will give him instructions on how to work the hot tub and also do the final finishing installation woodwork around the tub. We hope to be able to use it soon after we move in. Our appliances are also being delivered on Friday.
I have my physical on Wednesday and we will also have lunch with a former colleague of mine. Looking forward to it. Cooper has his physical and booster vaccines on Thursday.
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| Deb hard at work on the countertop. |
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| everGreen Cast Stone workshop. |
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| John Davidson hard at work laying granite in the Muskoka room....awesome! |
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| Deck with wildlife control mesh...ready for landscaping! |
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| Is this the mechanical room or the innards of a distillery? |
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