Last year we finished a number of remodeling projects
upstairs including; insulation, new windows and the master bathroom. Then we
turned our attention to other things; the centennial celebration of our beloved
Spindrift Cottage, the sudden death of a sibling and its aftermath, and
Christmas. Next we got a real surprise - Don’s diagnoses of Multiple Myeloma
Cancer puts a new light on things.
Don has begun treatment, which is expected to put him into
remission. Although treatment makes him tired, and not up to working hard, all
day long (as he used to), we have decided to keep on with the remodel. In the
short term we will tackle one or two of the more do-able projects, probably the
front porch with landscaping and our plan for mounting a flat screen TV on our
bedroom wall. For now we are enjoying brain-storming ideas which will result in
a porch design. We have been taking walks around our city to see other porches.
When we are satisfied with the design, we will hire someone to do the work. We
still hope to DIY where we can; perhaps product research and finish work. In
the long term we plan to hire a contractor and speed up the job the rest of the
job. We just refuse to put it all on “hold,” because we want to be able to
enjoy it when it is done.
So... stay tuned. We are back at it!
