Category Archives: Distractions

Delays and other activities

Spray Paint Booth

Posted on July 23, 2019 by ellen

I decided to improve my painting technique for the cabinet doors. My brother recommended spraying them. I have a HPLV high pressure low volume spray gun and a compressor and the last time I used them was for lacquer and … Continue reading →

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Patching the Tile Floor

Posted on June 13, 2019 by ellen

At my son’s new house we shortened the kitchen island because it was so long it interfered with the breakfast area. The eat in kitchen was important for the young family so the last island cabinet and an ancient trash … Continue reading →

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Tile Removal Means Drywall Repair

Posted on May 6, 2019 by ellen

I did not take my time removing the tile backsplash in my son’s kitchen. I hacked the tile off with a pry bar and hammer. Directions after the fact said don’t do it this way, Remove the grout first and … Continue reading →

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Direct Wire Under Counter LED Lights

Posted on May 3, 2019 by ellen

My son’s house had under counter LED lights which are nice, but they were the plug in type which looked messy. They each had to be turned on separately. With a switch for the light over the sink right there … Continue reading →

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Purchasing Agent

Posted on April 28, 2019 by ellen

I volunteered to purchase remodeling items for my son’s new house. He will have a contractor remodel the master bathroom and install a laundry closet upstairs. We are also making minor repairs/remodels to other rooms in the house and he … Continue reading →

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Globe Trotting

Posted on April 21, 2019 by ellen

Unfortunately, progress has slowed since we passed the final building inspection in December. Somewhat because of travel. We spent Christmas in Wursalen Germany with our daughter and family. Then we returned for our grandkids birthdays in February. In between we … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 9, 2019 by ellen

We spent Christmas and New Year’s with our family in Würselen, Germany. They have a very comfortable apartment there with a huge guest room that was inviting and big enough for ping pong ball soccer played by the grandson and … Continue reading →

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A New House in Arvada

Posted on December 31, 2018 by ellen

My son and his wife have decided to move their family closer to us! I have been seriously searching real estate for them since this spring. Home prices went up about 8-10% in our area this year. But there was … Continue reading →

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A Week in Hawaii!

Posted on December 15, 2018 by ellen

We were invited to a whole week in Hawaii with our son and his family. What a beautiful place and lovely distraction it was. We had a wonderful time with our two littlest grandchildren. They seemed to love the time … Continue reading →

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Almost to Dead Center of Fall and a Revised List

Posted on October 24, 2018 by ellen

I started this list before the fall equinox but we had distractions happen! There was no summer list. We worked to help our kids move to Germany and visited family. My elderly mom lived in assisted living not far from … Continue reading →

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German Distractions

Posted on July 10, 2018 by ellen

While visiting the family in Germany I helped put together furniture that they purchased second hand through the German eBay that functioned more like Craigslist here. They bought loft beds for the kids, and Ikea like slat beds called “lattenrost”. … Continue reading →

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Germany!

Posted on July 9, 2018 by ellen

In a strange turn of events, my daughter and her family, including my two wonderful grandchildren, have moved to Germany for a few years for her husband’s job! We moved close to them when we retired and although we like … Continue reading →

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Moved To Germany!

Posted on June 8, 2018 by ellen

We had a busy May helping our daughter and her family move to Germany for her husband’s work assignment. They had to completely empty their house to rent it as they decided to keep it while they are abroad. Dave … Continue reading →

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Winter Tent Worked

Posted on April 1, 2018 by ellen

I was distracted from building projects by preparing for our spring trip to the Grand Canyon with the family. We have a small RV that fits us and the grandkids just fine but the rest of the family did not … Continue reading →

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Remodeling a Tent for Cold Weather Camping

Posted on January 12, 2018 by ellen

The last couple of weeks have definitely been a distraction. The family made reservations to camp at the Grand Canyon in March and although we will take the RV, the kids will all stay in tents. I thought a family … Continue reading →

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Happy 2nd Birthday Grandson!

Posted on December 12, 2017 by ellen

We visited Oakland, California for a big birthday bash for our grandson. We were excited about decorating for his theme of “Cars and Trucks and Things that Go”. My sister and brother came to the party too. My brother all … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 30, 2017 by ellen

We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving and I had the Effergy monitor on the oven electrical line and found that it uses up to 4KW during use. My sister visited and set a beautiful table with my mother’s fancy china … Continue reading →

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Guests! An Ebay Scam and ERV Maintenance

Posted on September 24, 2017 by ellen

We have had the pleasure of several recent guests who have stayed in the new master bedroom and bath. The new curtains have made the space more private and it has proved to be great to have another bathroom with … Continue reading →

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Our Indiana Home

Posted on June 14, 2017 by ellen

We took a week to visit our friends and family in Indiana and Illinois. We need to go out and check on our vacation house which is what we call our first passive solar home. The house is in need … Continue reading →

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From Primer to Paint with Detour to Hospital

Posted on May 9, 2017 by ellen

I didn’t go to the hospital because of the painting, but because I developed scar tissue from the August surgery and had to be cut open again to alleviate a blockage in my intestine. Another Friday night emergency, although Dave … Continue reading →

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