Monthly Archives: July 2021

We Have More Storage!!!

Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 by Paul

In 1919, a storage tank full of molasses in Boston exploded, causing a flood that killed 21 people. I guess you could call it the Boston Molassacre. I bet you thought I made it up! The Great Molasses Flood, also … Continue reading →

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Things Are Starting To Take Shape

Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 by Paul

I’m skeptical of anyone who tells me they do yoga every day. That’s a bit of a stretch. We started early and worked ALL day!  I didn’t take a single picture!  I worked in the office most of the day … Continue reading →

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Hear The Cement Pour?

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021 by Paul

From how high can you drop an egg onto a concrete floor without breaking it? Higher than you would think, the structural integrity of a well laid concrete floor renders it virtually indestructible towards an incoming egg, even at terminal velocity. … Continue reading →

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We Worked Twelve Hours On Sunday!

Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2021 by Paul

  We attacked the kitchen and it was a chore. We had boxes and boxes of things plus we had to decide which “everyday” dishes, plates, and other kitchen essentials we would use.  Mary had prettier things so we naturally … Continue reading →

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Serious Backyard Work Begins Today!

Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2021 by Paul

What do you get when you drain a hot tub full of clowns?  Several gallons of laughing stock. Today we attack the kitchen, so we can begin to cook at home again.  At 8:00 AM sharp, the guys show up … Continue reading →

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Progress Was Made! It’s Beginning To Look Like A House!

Posted on Friday, July 16, 2021 by Paul

The CEO of IKEA was elected Prime Minister in Sweden. He should have his cabinet together by the end of the weekend. So I get up and look at the den/kitchen and go immediately back to bed.  Well, immediately was … Continue reading →

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We Were Attacked By A Herd Of Boxes!

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021 by Paul

We had to get our vacuum cleaner exchanged. The previous one sucked. We hit the floor working.  While we were supposed Ray, a friend of Joe’s, came by at 1);00 AM with some of his workers to look at the … Continue reading →

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A Day That Will Live In History!

Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 by Paul

Don’t spell part backward. It’s a trap. Mary moved the last of her things to Casa Valencia today, and we had three trucks and eight guys working their tails off from 9:00 AM through 5:30 PM. The guys worked hard … Continue reading →

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OMG; Do Not Move Ever Again!

Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 by Paul

The man who invented automatic sliding doors deserves a no-bell prize. Tired should be a three-letter word! We woke up just before the packers showed up! The packers arrived at 9:00 AM, and we went to work. My assignment was … Continue reading →

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Not Fair; Mary Got To Go To Work So She Could Rest!

Posted on Monday, July 12, 2021 by Paul

I just won $1,000,000 from the lottery, and I’m donating a quarter to charity!  Not sure what I’m going to do with the left over $999,999.75 though. Monday and that means Mary had to work and she worked all day.  … Continue reading →

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