Ms. 1890 was seriously cold. But today, at 8am sharp, this van dropped from the heavens:
After some grunting at a big ass pipe wrench and the installation of a couple air vents, we have functional radiators. Thanks to This Old House, I was able to have a real conversation with the plumber about the new air vents. See those little dials? If you have steam heat, get them.
Armed with that knowledge, and a spare $200, I'll replace the remaining 8 vents at a later date.
The plumber also hooked up Wifey's newest love:
You should've seen her when Sears arrived. She danced around like a little kid. Granted, she held the 7mo surro-preggo belly while dancing, but dance she did. As soon as Sears left, she ripped the tape off and set up all the little gadgets. When I offered to help, she snarled at me like a wolf over fresh kill. Backing slowly away, I worked on setting up Little Man's playroom. So far, so good:
I plan to paint a tree on the wall, like this one but less spindly. Very much like this one.
For my last bit of house news (phew!), I present my favorite sculpture in progress:
Isn't she lovely? Danielle, they're ready when you are.
Knitting News: I'm 15" into the back of Arwen! Hooray!
Now 'd better get dressed for work before this 1/2 day off turns into a full day.
17 comments:
Lovely, just lovely. I'm particularly jealous of Wifey's new stove. I sooooo miss a gas stove.
Having heat is nice, huh? And I could really fall in love with that stove. I miss having a gas stove ... hate an electric but that's what I have. *blah*
Oh a playroom with a tree... it's going to be fantastic! Isn't great having all of that room?
Oh ya... I mean isn't "going" to be great having all that room.
Ooooh! A Sit 'n' Spin! Where did you get that? Is it vintage '70s?
In Wifey's shoes, I would do exactly the same happy dance. I cannot wait to see the tree. And, most importantly, HOORAY FOR HEAT. Heat's good. Food's good. Shelter's good. Clothing's good, but sometimes optional.
Looks like you're making excellent progress. I see a warm and toasty evening in your future with a real home-cooked meal. Enjoy!
It's amazing that you are actually getting any knitting done while moving, renovating, furnishing and all that. You go, girl!
Awwwww YEAH. :-)
And the painted trees? SO COOL.
Heat good...
Can't believe how far you've come in such a short time!!! :)
I had to laugh at Wifey's reaction to your "help"...I think R would do the very same thing!!!
heat is a wonderful thing. as is a gas stove. some day.
Yay! Heat = teh gud!
Our heat's been on the fritz the past few weeks, and they only figured out what's going on with it this weekend. It will be such a relief once they get it all sorted. So I know just how happy you must be to have the radiators working.
Little Man's room looks awesome, and I love the notion of painting a tree on the walls. Fantastic. I'm sure it will be whimsical and beautiful and all things a child's room should be.
So glad this is all working out well for you guys!!
I love the house updates. And, for crying out loud, when have you had time to do some knitting?! Impressive!
Way cool! Tree murals are fabulous. Wait, are we sisters or something? My Young Man has a tree on his wall courtesy of my sister. I'll email a pic.
Progress is a wonderful thing - excellent sculpture.
lookin' good girl. now when can i come over and snuggle on your couch with a cup of tea? i think another sick day is in order!
things are really coming together - that's excellent! Yayyy!
Congrats on getting set up! I'm glad you have heat. It's getting cold up here.
Ohh, nice new stove! And Arwen is looking great.
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