Just like old times part 2

What do you do when you are travelling and waiting for your dinner order to arrive? Drink a beer and blog, that's what. 

Driving downtown reminded me of the good times that I had with Eric, Jamie and Gwen (now known as Lola). This time I resorted to a pint not a litre of beer. 

While I searched for a parking spot I ended up walking by Steak Frites. At least I know where it is, right mom and dad?

Well food is here already (that was fast). Time for some smoked meat on a flat bread. 

Yes that is a pickle. 

Bon apetit!

Just like old times

It's as if my laptop knows when I'm in Montreal. This seems to be the only place where my computer likes to do updates:

Oh well...

It is nice to be back in Montreal, especially knowing that it is only for a short time. Two inspections down and up to 3 more this week. If I had to bet on it though, only one more will happen - late tomorrow. Which means I can return home Thursday. 

I've noticed a difference in my mannerisms since my last duration in Montreal. Generally more relaxed and authoritative rather than anxious. What a difference 8 months here made along with my ongoing medevac project. 

Well time to hit the gym then shower and get some food. I'm not looking forward to the snow storm tonight...

Missing Arizona Adam

Well I guess Arizona Adam has forgot about his readers. He made it to Montreal and is ready for at least one inspection tomorrow!

After watching the Jets game (finally a win), I decided to try and to put some of the bathroom back together! During that I found this hat Adam bought while in Minneapolis. Wore it all evening to feel like adam was helping me:)

Good night, Lola

Lola alone again

Well Arizona Adam is currently in his way to Montreal with no return flight and no GPS.  He knows his way around that city now I guess.  He has a few inspections set for tomorrow but undetermined if he has to stick around for the rest if the week.  While he left today I thought Lola should guest blog.

The status of our house is at least liveable.  We still have no furniture in our living room, only 3 chairs around our dinning room table and the green recliner is still in our bedroom.  Not to mention we all the living room furniture as you walk downstairs towards the tv.

I worked my first full day today but still in a bit of pain all the time at the location of incision.  Last week I only worked half time (about). But I am feeling better and trying really hard to follow the drs orders. No heavy lifting (more than 10lbs) or strenuous activity (vacuuming, shopping or laundry) or sports for 6-8 weeks.  It is hard when the house is all over the place and you can't really put it back together when your husband is out of town.

Hopefully Arizona Adam updates and maybe posts a few pics of his travels.  He had a fun experience today stopping in Thunder Bay and Toronto on his flight to Montreal.

I am excited to watch the jets game tonight on TV because Mark Stuart, and Jacob Truba are back in the line up... Just missing Bogo!

Later,

Lola

And the winner is...

Arizona Adam. 

Just got back from dinner, took the guys to a good pizza place. Now time to pack up and be ready to start my drive to phoenix tomorrow morning for my flight at noon. 

Looking forward to reuniting with Lola. 

Renos look great, don't you think?

Thanks Lola for keeping us all posted. 

Almost compete!

So Lola and Arizona Adam will reunite tomorrow in Minneapolis for a fun weekend with our friends, and when we come back the Reno should be completed except for the few deficiencies we have with our cupboards. Today they got majority of the hardwood completed in the dining room and living room with just the hallway left for tomorrow.  They also put in the backsplash with only the grouting left for tomorrow.

Here are a few photos,

Backsplash

Flooring

Well Lola can't wait to come home on Monday to see it all completed with baseboards and finishing touches like crown moulding:)

We will see who blogs next Lola or Arizona Adam, who do you think?

Ps, glad to find out we have more than one reader:)

Later, Lola

Dear Lola

Dear Lola,

Thank you for keeping up the blog!  I'm sure our single reader is enjoying the photos and write ups and that the other silent viewers do too. 

Yes I have been busy with work. After work I'm trying to get in a workout each day. Two days of running and today was biking, need to build up some strength and endurance in these legs for hockey. 

Tonight was a quieter night - take out from Olive Garden and then eating back in the hotel. I needed something a little lighter for dinner as the past two nights have been a massive order of ribs and then a monsterous chimichanga. My lasagna primavera with grilled chicken and salad was perfect. 

Not sure what the plan will be for dinner tomorrow. Probably go out with Pascal and Beau who are also down here supporting the project from an engineering liaison point of view. We will see if pascal drinks again tomorrow night - apparently he had too much last night when we got back to the hotel where he and Beau decided to hangout at the hotel bar for a "few". Poor guy didn't make it to work this morning ;)

Anyways hope the weather keeps up so that those Manitobans who are going to Minneapolis this weekend to watch the jets beat up on the wild have a good drive. 

Take care,

Arizona Adam

Hardwood, handles and horror.

Since Adam has completely neglected his blog, Lola will continue to keep you all updated.

Adam is busy working in Tucson going for a very pleasant run outside everyday after work, enjoying the sun and heat he can after work, before it gets too dark.  Not sure if he has enjoyed the pool yet or maybe there isn't even a pool. But he has a kings size bed and big tv!

The renos are exciting and getting closer everyday.  Today majority of the handles on the cabinets were installed in the kitchen, dinning room and bathroom.  Also tile backsplash was started and window in the bathroom began to get fixed:). But the most exciting thing was the hardwood began installation:) Although the helper cut his thumb quite badly on the table saw, which ended with my dad taking him to urgent care to sit and wait for stitches (the horror), the flooring did start being installed:)

 Here are some pictures;

Handles and backsplash

Standing on the section of hardwood completed:)

Showing the progress

Bathroom also got the medicine cabinet and light installed:) and the light is now on a separate switch than the fan:)

Hope all the readers enjoyed the weather in Manitoba today :)

Lola

Lola

I have a new blogging alias, my name is Lola and I am still hijacking Adams blog!

I successfully took my bandages off last night and trying to get used to my shirt against the healing incision.  It is looking really good! (I won't post any pictures as I know some readers can't handle it, you know who are)

Not only is my incision looking great but so is my upstairs.  Today was the day to try and get everything  off the living/dining room floor as the hardwood install starts tomorrow.  Here are some photos of the kitchen and china cabinet with the doors and drawers installed.  Also installed is the lights in the kitchen and OTR microwave.

Before signing off for the night I am also happy my mother and father are here chipping in and helping me out while I recover.  My mom is busy painting the back door entrance tonight which has needed it since we moved it.  Good bye ugly blue!

~ Lola

(Lots of love always)

Gwen's 1st hijacking

Well here is goes...

Today adam left bright and early 6am and headed to Tucson... I am recovering and busy watching them transform my upstairs. Plumber came today!!

New china cabinet

New bathroom vanity and toilet

New kitchen sink

And the dishwasher:)

Hope you enjoyed!

Gwen

Message for Gwen

Dear Gwen

While I am away in Tucson you will need to hijack the blog and post renovation progress photos. My readers are counting on you. We don't want to upset the readership while I am away. 

Plus, I would like to see the progress as well!

Lol,

Adam

Ps. Lol = lots of love

Cabinets part 2

Who's excited?

The cabinets have arrived

Apparently my readership is eagerly awaiting more posts so here it is. 

Cabinets in queue awaiting installation:

WIP (work in process):

And flooring in the bathroom

Flooring - stage 1

Reno day 4

Bathroom:

Dining room hutch area:

Pantry area:

Kitchen: