I just started ripping out our rotten ensuite tiled shower tonight. What a mess. Where there should have been some nice white drywall there’s a rotten mush. It looks like it was sealed in and vapour barriered pretty well though so I haven’t hit any rotten wood yet (knock on some other wood). My plan…
Month: September 2006
A Tree Fell On The Cottage
There was a storm in the middle of the night on Sunday. I got the call, Sunday morning, from Lynn and Ken. Marlene was away, but she heard that the storm was as bad as the one back in August. The hydro came back on more quickly this time, and fewer trees came down. I…
New and Exciting Queens
Howdy All I just wanted to tell you that I have requeened my four hives with fresh young queens …. and yes ladies it is the way of the world to replace your old queen with a fresh young one regularly!!! It went very well and I have four very strong hives coming into spring. …
What IS it with us and furniture?
First there was the well publicized “trim” fiasco with Lane Furnishings which I won’t go into AGAIN. Then, we got a family room coffee table and end table set that I had to return TWICE because the top of the coffee tables were scratched and we ended up keeping one (40% off) dispite the scratch…and…
Alive and Well!
As with Ian there are just a few things to update you on ….. starting with the most fun. Sam and I had five days of winter holiday down in Queenstown. It was my first trip there ever and I have to say, Sam and I had a great time. The town itself could be…