Playroom Part 4

 

  Jerry and I are getting ready to leave for Colorado Monday morning.  Our grandson Finn is graduating from high school on Friday and we want to be there with him.  I was hoping that all of the work on my "playroom" would be finished before we left, but it's not going to happen. 

Even though the workmen have been here everyday, some days as early as 7am, there is still work to be done.  But hey!  I have lights!  The lights have been a bit of a problem.  The first time I went to get the fixtures and the fluorescent bulbs, the wind was  blowing fiercely.  I walked out to the parking lot, and the wind blew the bulbs out of my hands and they smashed on the cement.  Back I went inside to get another set.  I got these home safetly, and when the electrician went to install the bulbs, I had gotten the wrong ones.  Back I went to get another set.  But today, they are installed and working.  I love the little outdoor light - it matches the paint and the roof.  Cute. 

                                                                                              

            

And check out my a/c.  Hope it works well, because it is already hot here.  When we left the ballpark today after Connor'game,the temperature was 90!                                                                                     

The big thing that is left to do now is the floor.  We will have to repair the cracks and dips before being able to install the tile.  I chose commercial grade lineoleum in blues and whites.  I think it will be very easy to keep clean and I really like the way it looks.  If I had more time, I might design some kind of cool pattern, but as it stands now, it will probably be checkerboard.

Stay tuned for the final chapter...

                                                    

River Rising

Jerry and I took a ride to the river this morning. We wanted to see for ourselves just how high the water has risen. Usually the area from the trees to the base of the levee is pretty dry, and sometimes you can walk out on it (although I never have). The water is really moving fast and has risen up onto the cement at the base of the levee. As we were standing there, a helicopter flew over and I could see someone taking pictures of the water. A ways down from us there was a large group of fishermen. Today they were sitting on top of the levee with their chairs and rods, fishing from the top of the levee. We have seen an isolated fisherman once in a while, but he is usually down on the river side of the levee. We've seen them catch very large catfish occasionally.

As you can see from the pictures, the ships are still moving up and down the river.

Even though they opened the spillway a few days ago, the water continues to rise. Will go back in a few days to check it out again.

 

  

             

Playroom Part3

I went out early this morning before the painter arrived and took the latest pictures.  The outside is primed and ready for paint and it looks as though he has finished with the mud work.  According to "Mr. Ed", he will start painting Wednesday morning.  It took me two trips to Home Depot and six samples of paints to find the right shade for inside.  I usually go with yellow, but wanted something different this time, so I settled for a very light shade of blue called Himalayan Mist. 

 

The inside is still pretty messy, and my regular workroom is so crammed with overflow from the garage that I can barely walk in there.  Have started putting some items into the storage shed, but it looks as though I will have to invest in a few more shelving units to hold more of our "saves" from the old garage.

It seemed like rather a simple project in the beginning...

                                                             

                                                                                   

Playroom Part2

Every morning between 7 and 8 our workers arrive and get started on the day's work.  We have learned to leave our cars parked out on the street so that we don't get a wakeup call to move our cars out of the driveway.  Hey, look!  We've got windows and a door!  The electrician has been here running the wiring for the a/c as well as outlets all around the room.  He will come back towards the end to install the overhead fixtures after everything has been painted. 

Today they finally finished putting the shed together for the sideyard.  I don't think they were too happy.  It took them almost two days - they said there were over 600 parts!!  Good thing Jerry and I didn't attempt this.  Originally, I was going to order two sheds - I'll bet those guys are happy I didn't!  Still can't put anything inside.  They want to bolt it into the cement so that in the event of heavy winds it will stay put.  Hopefully, that will get done tomorrow.  I will be going to Bay St. Louis for two days with my friends. I wonder what progress I will see when I return.