Look at that living room.
New windows, new trim, and a new rug

March 29, 2019 - Friday morning

15 degrees/clear skies/calm winds

Pentoga Road

What a difference twenty-four hours makes, but before I get into yesterday, let me get my priorities straight and play proud Grandpa P.

I wonder if Ivy's posing for Little Miss Snowmobile 2019?
Check out the princess skirt she's wearing under her winter coat.

Not quite as delicate and possibly posing for a remake of the movie Tommy Boy, is Westley. Looks like that trampoline could double as a giant playpen.

Now that the important stuff is out of the way, I can talk about the new windows.

Wednesday went like clockwork. The contractors arrived mid morning and it's been a long time since I've witnessed as efficient and professional a crew.

Sargie and I had emptied the living room of all but the heaviest furniture Wednesday evening. 

The guys were really appreciative of our preparation and said they often have to do that before beginning work.

So the day began.

All the living room windows were finished before quitting late in the afternoon and they'll be back on Monday to replace the octagonal window at the top of the staircase.

The north and east windows received new inside trim and will be stained in the next few days.

All the windows received new aluminum outside trim making a huge difference in the appearance.

Not wanting to get in the way, Sargie and I took a leisurely drive to town. I was playing in the shop after when Sargie came in, picked up a broom, and helped me clean. 

Our real work began after the guys left. I thought we'd simply unfurl and lay the new rug before moving the furniture back in. Sargie had other ideas.

All the walls and floors were washed and scrubbed.

I'll have to say, I may be the long distance hiker in the family, but when it comes to real physical work, Sargie runs rings around me. 

I was about as tired last night as I've ever been.

With everything spic 'n span, the living room was finally put back into shape. 

It feels good. 

No, it feels darn good.

I'm going to hike to Pentoga Village and back in a few minutes. Sargie's still sleeping and I'll let her decide what's on the agenda for the rest of the day.

I think some of the old windows will fit on the front of the solar heater outside the shop. I may try to install those at some point. Think I'll purchase a couple of twelve-foot 2x4's while we're in town and get started on the front wall of the garden house. I sub three times next week and would like to take advantage of the time I'm home.

Whatever I do, it's time to get this day started.

After all, a man's work is never done.

So are the tales of Pentoga Road...

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