Today, Saturday, should be fairly relaxing. I thought DH might take it easier today, but he left the house about 7:30 to go to the property. It sounds like he will spend most of the day and so he didn't see if I wanted to go too. There's really not much for me to help with, so unless it's just for a few hours, I'd just rather stay home and get things done here. (or relax).
The tape and texture job is almost finished. The guy is terribly slow at it, but is doing very good work. He was supposed to be done by the end of this week, but he wasn't quite finished yesterday so is working this weekend, as we have the painter showing up Monday. Even though he is very slow (and like to talk sometimes more than work) DH has grown fond of him (I even sent an extra egg sandwich with DH this morning for him) and he told DH he's not rushing the job because he really likes DH and doesn't want to rush it and do sub par work.
A lot got done this week, so that is very good. Water lines dug, well pump started to get installed, stone work on shop, tape and texturing, insulation in ceiling area blown in. Last night the excavating company owner (basically he's a two man company) texted DH to see if he would mind if he pulled his guy off our job (yet again!) for a "couple days". DH said yes, at this point he absolutely does mind! The septic system has to get gone next week, no if's and's or but's. What a POS.
I still have Netflix (my my dd's Mother's Day gift card) for another month. Last week I finished watching Madam Secretary. I had watched it a year or so ago, but now got caught up. Yesterday I just started watching "Anne with an "E"". What a delightful, sweet show!
I also finished a book that was just as delightful. You may have seen the movie "A River Runs Through It". (we've seen it several times). Since books are usually better than the movie and this movie was really good, I figured the book (author Norman Maclean) must be wonderful. And it was. I even took a pencil and underlined some passages. I had to buy the book (used on B&N) as it wasn't available through my library as an e-book. Just beautifully written. I highly recommend this novella.
Two of my favorite passages:
"Sunrise is the time to feel that you will be able to find out how to help somebody close to you who you think needs help even if he doesn't think so. At sunrise everything is luminous but not clear"
"Eventually all things merge into one and a river runs through it".
I'm sure this will be a book I read more than once, over the coming years.
I am glad you nixed the idea of pulling the guy off your job!!! That is a good movie, so glad to hear the book is better. A poor job of taping shows up eventually. My father did the sheet rock job for a church and 20 years later, not one seam was showing. He was good. But, he was not slow.
ReplyDeleteso far we can't complain about any of the work done, but I'm also sure it helps that DH is there every day, keeping an eye on everything.
DeleteIf you want something to binge on Netflix, I'm enjoying "Offspring". Sort of like Grey's Anatomy, but funny - it's set in Australia. It has a lot of seasons (think I'm on Season 4 after two weeks!).
ReplyDeleteI will check that show out - thanks for the suggestion!
DeleteHow did you like madam secretary? I just added it to my list, maybe I’ll start watching it tonight.
ReplyDeleteI really like it. I think there are 4 seasons.
DeleteI think you needed a relaxing weekend! I'm sure getting the good news about the sale of your house helped!
ReplyDeleteI'm still very stressed (getting shop done and having to move soon) and exhausted, but it was helpful to have a day where I could try to rest more.
DeleteThanks for the book recommendation - I am always looking for recommendations! In fact my friend just recommended Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine to me - a bit depressing apparently but still a good read. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely book. A good for the soul read. I love the movie, too.
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