Our Kitchen in the Garage

       The chairman of the board has wanted to remodel our kitchen for a long time.  We both agreed that we didn’t like where the stove was located but couldn’t decide where to put it and the refrigerator. For a while I stalled by declaring, ” I am studying the problem.” It worked for a for a period of time, but then she let me know that she expected action. 

        At a moment of inspiration, we figured out the optimum appliance configuration.  Then the chairman of the board decided to manage the project herself. She picked a contractor, bought appliances and picked out flooring, paint colors, light fixtures back splashes, counter tops and a sink.  We are keeping our old cabinets.

         When the contractor told her he could start in October I was happy. I was hoping that the job would be done when I got back from Mexico Nov 8. That didn’t happen.  They started Dec 6 and are well along in the process. For the duration of the project, our kitchen is in the garage.  We are getting water from a bucket and flipping waste water into the yard.  Kitchen items and the contents of 3 closets are scattered around the house. Our house will be in disarray over Christmas.  It looks like January 4^th is the earliest that we can expect the counter installation.  It is pretty chilly when we make our toast in the morning.