Trim Inventory
Honestly, this took a lot longer than we anticipated. We’ve actually been doing this for a few nights, and it’s been a slow slog, with us putting in a few hours each night.
Posts Tagged "liz"
Felix’s 50th Birtday: A Day of Meals, Dim Sum + Alinea
Worth calling out here: of the many incredible dishes, this is perhaps one of the most iconic. The edible helium balloon (Helium, Green Apple, Taffy).
Early Birthday Celebration: Afternoon Arcade Games, Dinner at Daisies
I work half days on Fridays (a perk at Grubhub, where we all technically end the work week at 1PM on Fridays). Today, Liz took a half day to meet me downtown, and had an early birthday celebration for me planned.
I didn’t know what to expect, but hung out in the car as we drove our way to Logan Square. And parked on Milwaukee, alongside the two destinations (which were pretty close to one another).
Trim Delivery
Big day for us – we have a scheduled delivery of our interior trim. It’s not everything we need for the house – but it’s all for the first floor.
A Day of Logistics, an Evening of Science and Beer
So many molds. Interestingly, these machines are inextricably tied to MSI in my mind. I remember them from my visits as a child, and the sights and sounds (and especially the smell) elicit a very strong wave of nostalgia.
Housewarming Party, Najwa + Joe
Najwa and Joe have recently moved, and today Liz and I headed out to Elgin for a bit of a housewarming party.
Dovetails, Continued
After cutting out the tails, I started work on the pins. Which involved using painter’s tape, and scribing the tails onto the board for the pins.
A Day of Errands, First Floor Floor Revealed
When we got back, both of us were pretty tired. But one of our goals for the day was to clear out the front living room – and to get the floor exposed.
We’re expecting to get a big shipment of trim delivered soon, and Liz is going to be doing a larger batch of shellac – and finalizing the colors/process. To do this, she needs more of the floor open/visible, so that she can see how things look in the daylight.
Impromptu Martinis
So here we are with our martinis. And a small appetizer of french fries. Granted, they’re made with truffle oil and parsley, so they’re fancy fries? A little high brow, a little low brow – a nice combination for us.
Gibbs the Shop Dog
His tail is all motion, anytime he sees anyone new. And he’s incredibly friendly, walking over to say hello. Or rather, he’ll come over to see if you have any food… and once he determines you don’t have any food, he moves on.
Drammers Club: Balvenie Tasting with Naomi Leslie
Tonight, we got to sample a bottle from DCS Chapter 4, a 26 year old that was aged in an European Oak Oloroso Puncheon. During this tasting, we heard a few numbers bandied about – and the estimate was that this bottle alone would cost about $2,000.
Woodworking Class, Continued
Gibbs, who officially has the role of Supervisor/Inspector/Greetor. Need to get a better photo of him, but he just rambles through the rooms at his leisure.
He’s never actively looking for food or pets. I think he’s just wandering around to check things out.
House Plans
Liz and I spent a good part of the day, talking about our house – and all the plans we have, and projects we have, for the upcoming year.
Running in Winter
I’ve been impressed at her dedication. She’s expressed concerns about her distance and time, but I’m in awe of her discipline. She suits up and heads out, and that to me is a big part of the battle.
Office Turret, Structural Support: Preview
After a demo session a long while back – Bob noticed that the ceiling joists were sagging considerably. And so we put up a set of supports to brace the ceiling, temporarily.