update on the kitchen, life, and such
update on the kitchen, life, and such
. . .the kitchen first. It is lovely, everything I wanted in a new room. If you're interested, please click
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/win_n_amy ... BBEmZ6lT4G
and yesterday I had the utter delight of the first kitchen session. One mando, one (other) whistle, a flute, a guitar and me. It was laid back and fun, and will be repeated as often as our lives allow. Aside from music, there was mulled cider and beer, a bit of gossip, and some laughs. I couldn't ask for a better Sunday afternoon.
I'm slowly divesting myself of unplayed whistles, and working up to letting go of the O'Riordans. Keeping the Abells, Grinter, Busman and one Sweetheart. Did I mention that I still love wood?
Depression has cut down on much of life (again), but there is still the music, and there is knitting (my newest passion and eater of time) and the birds. Oh, there is a new bird, Thelonious, a monk parakeet (don't blame me, I didn't name him) who now brings the flock up to 4. He tolerates the music well, and is a grand, sleek bird with a devil look to his eye. I found myself spending more time on the computer reading about my life passions that I was actually doing them, so I've been away from the keyboard much more recently.
Lastly, I'm heading 'into the shop' as my mother-in-law used to say, to have a bit of a lump or two removed. I'm alternately freaked to the core of my soul, and utterly nonchalant about the whole thing. Next Monday the deed will be done, and I hope to have the biopsy shortly thereafter.
Latest tunes: Brides Favorite -----> Knights of St. Patrick
Foxhunters Reel
Boys of Malin (not likely ever to come up to session speed, but I try!)
Hope all is well with everyone. . .
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/win_n_amy ... BBEmZ6lT4G
and yesterday I had the utter delight of the first kitchen session. One mando, one (other) whistle, a flute, a guitar and me. It was laid back and fun, and will be repeated as often as our lives allow. Aside from music, there was mulled cider and beer, a bit of gossip, and some laughs. I couldn't ask for a better Sunday afternoon.
I'm slowly divesting myself of unplayed whistles, and working up to letting go of the O'Riordans. Keeping the Abells, Grinter, Busman and one Sweetheart. Did I mention that I still love wood?
Depression has cut down on much of life (again), but there is still the music, and there is knitting (my newest passion and eater of time) and the birds. Oh, there is a new bird, Thelonious, a monk parakeet (don't blame me, I didn't name him) who now brings the flock up to 4. He tolerates the music well, and is a grand, sleek bird with a devil look to his eye. I found myself spending more time on the computer reading about my life passions that I was actually doing them, so I've been away from the keyboard much more recently.
Lastly, I'm heading 'into the shop' as my mother-in-law used to say, to have a bit of a lump or two removed. I'm alternately freaked to the core of my soul, and utterly nonchalant about the whole thing. Next Monday the deed will be done, and I hope to have the biopsy shortly thereafter.
Latest tunes: Brides Favorite -----> Knights of St. Patrick
Foxhunters Reel
Boys of Malin (not likely ever to come up to session speed, but I try!)
Hope all is well with everyone. . .
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Re: OT: update on the kitchen, life, and such
Thanks for posting this...I'm insane enough to be contemplating wading into such a task, although as a major remodel, not new construction. So your slideshow is inspiring... my hat's off to you. Bravely done. I particularly like the backsplash. Is it tumbled marble? I'm okay with cutting ceramic tile, but other materials, like that, are a bit intimidating. Also, what material did you choose for your countertop?Tyghress wrote:. . .the kitchen first. It is lovely, everything I wanted in a new room.
I wish I could say something more concretely helpful than that I can relate.. Once the facts are known, one can carry on with anything that's necessary; but the not knowing is surely maddening. My best wishes to you for swift resolution and a positive outcome. Hang in there.I'm alternately freaked to the core of my soul, and utterly nonchalant about the whole thing. Next Monday the deed will be done, and I hope to have the biopsy shortly thereafter.
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Tyghress, I can't decide which I'm more in love with-- your countertop or your parrot! What a gorgeous birdie-baby!! The kitchen looks beautiful, and it's wonderful that it's already been christened with music and laughter. May there be many more wonderful moments within those walls!!
As for the biopsy, I hope all goes well and send best wishes your way. Take good care of you!!
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As for the biopsy, I hope all goes well and send best wishes your way. Take good care of you!!
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What a gorgeous kitchen!!! I've been wanting to redo mine as well...it looks like so much work! But at least it seems it was worth the effort Ah to be able to have a kitchen session! Perhaps someday...
I pray all goes well with your biopsy, and that the results are good. I know how hard it can be to not know....as scottie said, hang in there.
I pray all goes well with your biopsy, and that the results are good. I know how hard it can be to not know....as scottie said, hang in there.
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Re: OT: update on the kitchen, life, and such
You'll be in our prayers, Tyg. Char and I both send our love and best wishes. PaulTyghress wrote:. . Lastly, I'm heading 'into the shop' as my mother-in-law used to say, to have a bit of a lump or two removed. I'm alternately freaked to the core of my soul, and utterly nonchalant about the whole thing. Next Monday the deed will be done, and I hope to have the biopsy shortly thereafter.
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Love the kitchen. Especially the lighting. We will be doing major restoration to our old Craftsman house next spring. I can't wait. Maybe I'll get to have some cabinets in the kitchen(now only a few in the pantry).
Anyone thinking of working on a bungalow, or other type old house can find a wealth of info on this site's forum. If you can think of it, someone will have already done it there.
http://americanbungalowmagazine.com/ubb ... hreads.php?
Best of luck to you with the biopsy. I've gone through similar things over the past couple of years and it is truly nerve wracking.
Anyone thinking of working on a bungalow, or other type old house can find a wealth of info on this site's forum. If you can think of it, someone will have already done it there.
http://americanbungalowmagazine.com/ubb ... hreads.php?
Best of luck to you with the biopsy. I've gone through similar things over the past couple of years and it is truly nerve wracking.
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That looks great. I bet your whistles sound good there, too. We have granite countertops, and I think they have something to do with the sort of reverb I get out of all my whistles in the kitchen. Maybe the complex shapes of the hard-surfaced cabinets contribute, too. It's really the best sounding room in our house.
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Funny-- I test whistles in the kitchen too! In my case, I stand facing a double sliding glass door, which reflects the sound really nicely. My shop is acoustically dead.Darwin wrote:That looks great. I bet your whistles sound good there, too. We have granite countertops, and I think they have something to do with the sort of reverb I get out of all my whistles in the kitchen. Maybe the complex shapes of the hard-surfaced cabinets contribute, too. It's really the best sounding room in our house.
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Nice work on the kitchen. I especially like the counters. Whenever I get around to re-doing my kitchen, I'll think about granite or butcher block. Can't make up my mind which I like more--but the question is moot as I can afford neither right now!
I wish you peace as you undergo your medical tests.
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I wish you peace as you undergo your medical tests.
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Hi Tyghress,
Very nice kitchen. I know you waited along time for it to get done. It was worth the wait. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.
I will be praying for you as you go through this lump thing. Best wishes!
Cheers,
Kathy
Very nice kitchen. I know you waited along time for it to get done. It was worth the wait. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.
I will be praying for you as you go through this lump thing. Best wishes!
Cheers,
Kathy
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Hi Tyghress. your kitchen came out fantastic. What a huge project. I'll bet it was fun. I love your blue and gold. I had one before I got married but she really hated my wife. She (Yoshi) would scream at my wife all day, etc. It got pretty bad. We gave it about a year and I ended up giving her to my receptionist. She is very well cared for and quite spoiled, which is good.
Lots and lots of good thoughts and prayers coming your way.
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Lots and lots of good thoughts and prayers coming your way.
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