Fixed

And we're back in business.

The geyser has been fixed (knock on wood).

Let the showering resume.

Diary of a Bathroom ~ Entry 3

Regarding paint: My mind changed three times.

I started with this idea for my vintage dream:


Then moved to this, in order to match a shower curtain, after my vintage dream came crashing down:


In reality it looked nothing like this online sample.

So finally, I settled on this:


And on Day 6 ~ August 2, 2010 ~ the bathroom was painted.........


All the tile was grouted too!

On Day 7 ~ August 3, 2010 ~ the vanity and fixtures were installed!


Then on Day 8 ~ August 4, 2010 ~ I came home to an almost finished bathroom. Crown molding and trim were added.......


We thought that all we had left to do was agree upon a shower curtain, hang the mirrors, and install the towel bars.

We soon discovered we were wrong.......

Upon taking the first shower, we were surprised by what I dubbed as Old Faithful. Yes, a geyser of sorts appeared in our new bathroom, with a puddle soon to follow.

Now what?

I'll keep you posted.

Photo Shoot

The fair is in town. And this reminds me of something I never got around to writing about.

A year ago, I had the opportunity to be in a photo shoot for a great photographer (and friend).

In my wedding dress.

At the fair.


It was crazy. It was fun. I loved every minute of it.


Needless to say, we got a lot of attention. Here are some of the questions I was asked throughout the evening:

• Was I a princess?
• Was I the fair queen?
• Was this my prom dress photo shoot? (Hugs to this person. My prom was well over a decade ago.)
  
• Were these my senior pictures? (Um, could I hug this person too?)
  
• Did I just get married at the fair?
• Where's the groom?

Then there was the ferris wheel incident. I got in trouble with the "ferris wheel engineer" for hanging out of the basket a little too far. He yelled at me. More than once. We were just trying to capture a great shot.


This year can't compete with last year.

Unless........I go in my 80's outfit?

Diary of a Bathroom Continued....

July 29, 2010 ~ Remodel Day 4

The shower tile was installed. And.....

I. Love. It.

I know this is very far removed from my vintage dream,
but the whole spa vibe is working for me. Really.

Still begging for showers though,
as the wall hasn't been grouted.

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July 30, 2010 ~ Remodel Day 5

The floor was tiled. I'm very glad we went with 18 x 18" tiles.
Even if they weren't black and white hexagonal perfection.


Don't the shower walls and floor look great together?


But alas, still no grout and a freshly tiled floor you can't walk
on. We might set up a hose and curtain in the backyard.

Diary of a Bathroom

July 26, 2010 ~ Remodel Day 1

The bathroom took on a few different forms on Day 1.

From this:


Which is how we left it for them.

To this:


Which was after the removal of sheetrock, toilet, tub, and vanity.

Then this:


Which was the laying of the new subfloor.

And at the end of the day, the front yard looked like this..........

Habitat for Humanity is coming next week for our
tub, toilet, sink, and the infamous shower doors!

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July 27, 2010 ~ Remodel Day 2

We got sheetrock on the walls...........

And an unplumbed tub installed...........

And we resorted to begging people for showers.

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July 28, 2010 ~ Remodel Day 3

I was gone all day for a workshop at school. I left before Bob
even arrived, so I was anxious to get home to see the progress.

I was not disappointed.


Not only did the cement board get installed on the floor and
shower wall, there was progress on the sheetrock (patching the
seams) as well as the plumbing for the tub. And as if that wasn't
enough, I discovered that part of the kitchen wall we needed
work on had been sanded and painted! Bob is a rock star.

Oh. But can I use your shower?

The End of an Era

Upon returning home from our second camping trip of the season yesterday, we had list of things that had to be done for Bob's arrival today.

Unlike last time, nothing on the list included a Lowe's trip. So I wouldn't have to stand in a corner.

Probably.

Our skanky bathroom saw its last two showers. Then we had to finish demolishing the remaining tile. A few hours later, we chiseled the final piece of tile and carried the skanky shower doors outside. Banished forever. And as sentimental as I am, I shed no tears as we said our goodbyes.

After countless trips to the dumpster outside..............


We were finally showerless...........


And so begins the remodeling. Officially. Bob just walked by with my bathroom door. The sheetrock is coming out next. Here we go....

I am giddy.

Panic in the Classroom

Three weeks are left of my summer. I am panicking. For lots of reasons.

But mostly because of this:


This is the current state of my classroom.

One word: overwhelming.

I don't even know where to start.

And I am not the most motivated person. I find lots of ways to piddle when I'm standing amongst a sea of unpacked boxes.

I'm very accomplished at dilly dallying.

Very accomplished.

And then there are distractions to contend with. Such as this:


Who put a sombrero topped bust of JFK on my desk?

I can claim the sombrero. It's a Cinco de Mayo staple.

But that is most definitely not my JFK bust.

Even so, I can feel the beginning of some excellent shenanigans coming on!!

Watch out folks......