In the spirit of building things, my husband and I just finished building a wooden swing set with a swirly slide, climbing wall and two swings. The box said 10-12 hours to assemble, but I estimate it took us 18 hours spread out over 2 weeks. It was a labor of love and has paid off in spades so far.
I am so there with you! I now measure things in podcasts — not episodes, usually whole seasons or shows. Like, “it took me the whole season of Normal Gossip to build this bookcase!” (In my case, my mom & brother helped some too.)
It always takes way more time than the estimate, but I agree, it is exhilarating to live in and use something you made or built.
These dumdums are doing something right, they seem to be everywhere. I'm glad you're moved in, and staying cool, and I hope you don't gaslight yourself into thinking having Bacchus on the ceiling is a bad thing.
<snicker> gaslight <snicker>. Never! Bacchus is on the ceiling, the pigeons are mating on the balcony, I’m sweating in the kitchen, and all is right with the world.
This was a perfect morning read. Congrats on your new place and enjoy the challenges that come with the renovation. It's part of growing new skills of patience and productivity🫶💜
In the spirit of building things, my husband and I just finished building a wooden swing set with a swirly slide, climbing wall and two swings. The box said 10-12 hours to assemble, but I estimate it took us 18 hours spread out over 2 weeks. It was a labor of love and has paid off in spades so far.
I am so there with you! I now measure things in podcasts — not episodes, usually whole seasons or shows. Like, “it took me the whole season of Normal Gossip to build this bookcase!” (In my case, my mom & brother helped some too.)
It always takes way more time than the estimate, but I agree, it is exhilarating to live in and use something you made or built.
These dumdums are doing something right, they seem to be everywhere. I'm glad you're moved in, and staying cool, and I hope you don't gaslight yourself into thinking having Bacchus on the ceiling is a bad thing.
<snicker> gaslight <snicker>. Never! Bacchus is on the ceiling, the pigeons are mating on the balcony, I’m sweating in the kitchen, and all is right with the world.
This was a perfect morning read. Congrats on your new place and enjoy the challenges that come with the renovation. It's part of growing new skills of patience and productivity🫶💜
Thanks so much! And yes, very many new skills in patience & also humor! 😂
Congratulations on your new home and let your nesting instincts take over!
A/C in the bedroom is necessary - and an herb garden on a sunny windowsill is necessary too! See you soon!
Thank you so much! ❤️ Can’t wait to see you soon — and can’t wait to have A/C everywhere for all kind of reasons including having folks over. 😁