When the wall paper, comes tumblin' down

Oops, it seems I have neglected this blog for the month of February. Well for the past four weks we have been doing the first few phases of our kitchen remodel. It all started when a wall paper steamer arrived along with Sheila's parents on their recent visit in early February. We had a great visit with them, as they started their annual Snowbird pilgrimage. The original idea was just to get rid of the wallpaper which we hate.It took about 10 to 12 hours to do the kitchen, the cabinets make it a bit more challenging We have one more room of wallpaper to remove then we are free of it.

Then it became a makeover, where we were going to touch up a few other things. Now it has turned into a full remodel, which is fine since I think it will help in the long run. It will also be a bit more functional, with the cabinet layout that I designed. We are still on the fence about countertops. The choices if we go with granite, are the following:

(caledonia)

(gallo venziano)

But before we can worry about that we will have to wait a bit for the new cabinets, the old ones are being utilized in other areas throughout the house. A few in the laundry room.


Several to make a more custom desk in our office, and a few others to make a small desk in our guest room. We want to try and make the room as cozy as a hotel, minus the creepy bed bugs and hideous comforters. We know we have to spruce things up a bit, since there are those of you out there that haven't been down for a visit. Hint...Hint. Do not worry if you were to visit during our remodel, we could probably use a break from it and would likely be hitting the more unique side of dining options in the greater Chattanooga area. My brother was able to fit the 6 of them (4 kids at the time), so it will accomodate nearly anyone else that I can think of.

Speaking of traveling, we will be heading on a bit of a sprig break here soon. Headed to the "Forgotten Coast" as its called. Ehich has one of my favorite roads crossing through it.....A1A we will be at Port St. Joe, Florida for a few days, learning the ancestoral ways of the Snowbird tribe. It looks like a great photographic opportunity, it is more of a pristene area of florida. About 180 degrees from Disney, but we like that tourist trap part of Florida as well which reminds me of a song.


They're closin' down the hangout
The air is turnin' cool
They're shuttin' off the superslide"
The kids are back in school

The tourist traps are empty
Vacancy abounds
Almost like it used to be
Before the circus came to town

(When the Coast is Clear - Jimmy Buffet)


Which makes me think about the fact that my musical mentor of margaritas will be visiting the fine state of Wisconsin on july 19th which may be just about the time I need to migrate north for a bit of R&R, hopefully another fine two week jaunt to visit a few friends who don't seem to travel south much.... Another plug for a cheap vacation with a free place to stay, not tom mention the culinary skills of my wife.... ask for the cheesy enchiladas or the BBQ spare ribs.