Two weeks ago today I fell over one of our dogs and broke my right wrist and a finger. Timing couldn’t have been worse as we are in the middle of repairing our house from a flood – small though it was – that is requiring new flooring, bathroom shower stall, and repairs to damaged walls. This means 3 bedrooms need to be moved into the living room, things taken off closet floors, vanities demolished, toilets replaced, and a new shower stall door. So, in the process, this also means buying hardware, such as shower drain, shower valve, and shower head, and while we are at it, bathroom fixtures and towel racks and so on (and on, and on). The proverbial $20,000 for the new toilet.
And that comment is true – I have heard it from others, and now I am seeing it in action. In a way, it was the kick in the pants we needed to get some things around here fixed. Things were okay, but rather shabby, such as the original bathroom vanities from 40 years ago. Taking things apart has revealed some interesting things – rather like an archaeological dig:
- Josh found a flyer for “edible body paint” under one of the vanities – very 1970-1980s!
- He also found that the master bathroom vanity top was originally too long, so the builders pounded it into the drywall under the window – leaving about an inch-deep indentation. If they hadn’t done it, the shower would have had a vanity shelf in it.
- The tile setter showed us how poorly constructed and improperly done was the sealant and prep below the tiles he removed.
Despite my broken wrist, I am able to help pack things up. It just requires some thought and not lifting anything heavy. I’m glad I can help because one man shouldn’t have to do it all alone while I rest in my delicate condition. Yay, Josh!
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Damn dogs are a hazard to health. And I thought it was just my allergies.
Nice watercolor at the top of the page!
Thanks, Judy!
Ha ha! I have mild dog allergies – but I am really known for not looking where I go. Lots of broken bones as evidence. But I do love the damned dogs!!
Well glad you are on the mend at least, and your bathroom!
Good to know you are functional and able to help to some extent! Once we spent several thousand dollars on a kitchen beginning with a washer at the faucet.
I found out some years ago that I am mildly allergic to cats. That, along with “real” Christmas trees, probably explains many, many cases of wintertime bronchitis.
Yes we are! And we will prettier than ever, I assure you. B-)
The first few days were rough. I lost my finger splint 2 days ago, but found it. I need to look helpless at work – you know, bat the baby blues, too, and look at all the help. Everyone is being so nice! Too bad about the allergies – I have a few but not anything major. Glad I can have real Christmas trees!