Upstairs Drywall, Day 1: Supplies
Things got a bit delayed today, with the drywaller needing to delay. Instead of starting today, he showed up to drop off a lot of materials.
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Lower Stair Work
While I was at Home Depot early this AM, I opted to buy a handsaw (something we actually didn’t have at home). This ended up being the right tool for the job. Just a bit more elbow grease than anticipated.
Drywall Prep
We’ve got an eventful weekend, with a bit of prep work to do before we have drywallers coming on Monday to tackle a good part of the second floor. Before they get here, we have some fine-tuning to do.
Home Depot Date Night
Liz and I had some supplies to get for house work this weekend. And rather than go out tomorrow, we figured on doing our errands tonight so that we could start without delay, tomorrow.
So: another Friday Night Home Depot Date Night! And all the excitement and glamor that entails.
Digging Out
Oh boy, it’s been a minute.
We got back from Scotland a while ago, and in that time I’ve been trying to get caught up with everything: work, the house, actually buying groceries, taking care of the bunnies. And of course, the blog.
Back Office: Visqueen
We had less Visqueen than we thought, but we made it work! After realizing we had a limited amount, we stopped worrying about length and just started stapling things up.
Coffee Coffee
This was a fun moment, from a few weeks back. Prior to our Scotland trip, Liz and I were busy planning and also trying to do the basic things like get groceries and food to keep us alive, prior to our vacation.
Backerboard, Upstairs Hall
We’re getting drywallers in, to attend to all the walls and ceiling. This looked nice once upon a time, before we got electrical put in. This will all likely get torn out, so that the drywallers can start fresh/anew.
It’s difficult to describe. I’m excited to be able to see drywall all around here (and to stop seeing studs and insulation drooping down).
Lazy Day, Travel Prep
This is a bit out of order, but sharing a few photos from before our trip to Scotland. I was rushing a bit before our departure, and wanted to see about some clothes for hiking.
Mipso @ Old Town School of Folk Music
Got tickets to see Mipso at the Old Town School of Folk Music. I happened to see that the band was going on a “Farewell for Now” tour, with the group taking an indefinite break.
It’s tough to hear that the group is no longer going to be together, but perhaps they’ll reunite at some future point. But I’m glad we got seats at their Chicago show, to see them perform one last time.
Drammers Club: Ardnamurchan Tasting with Carl Crafts
Though we just got back from Scotland, there was a Drammers event that featured a distillery that Liz is fond of: Ardnamurchan. So we signed up and headed out to join some fellow whisky lovers for a Chicago tasting.
Driving… Right
Even though it’s been several days since we’ve returned from Scotland, and I’ve since been behind the wheel on American soil… I have to catch myself. The transition back to driving on the right side of the road is easier than I thought, but it hasn’t yet been complete.
Wedding Dresses, Edinburgh
Recently, when I was in Scotland, I was walking from the Car Park to our apartment and passed by this shop. And spotted these wedding dresses in the windows.
I was immediately reminded of James Galvin, and his poem On the Sadness of Wedding Dresses.
Stephen Wilson Jr: Stand By Me
“When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we’ll see
No, I won’t be afraid
Oh, I won’t be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me”
Rest Day in Chicago
We were early enough to beat the crowds. See the gentleman stretching on the far right of this photo? He may look like he’s relaxing, but he’s actually a Med Student at the nearby University of Chicago. I know this because while we were eating, I watched him studying various diagrams of the human heart on his laptop.
While other people are working, Liz and I had a very relaxing day off. Watching this guy study for school made me tired, and I’m pretty sure I was taking a nap soon after we got home.