Living Room Campout

Day 5
We got out of this one pretty easy. The framing finished up early and Jovan and Tony (I finally learned his name) we're out by noon. I actually did some work and when DeeDee got off from her job we went to the upscale kitchen design store in the neighborhood to talk about upscale European cabinets. The guy (Jim?? I can't keep track anymore) had good ideas and was definitely more thoughtful than your average big box designer. But he just took notes on paper and said he would have something to show in a week. We might sail on without him regardless of his input just because he's slow. I guess we'll see.

We got back to meet Milan the electrician to talk about wiring. The previous owners were apparently trying to burn us to death in our sleep and none all the old wiring was anywhere near code. So we need to pull new wiring from the box, create logical circuits and bring things up to at least 20th century standards. An by 'we,' I mean I will write checks and nod while other peeople play with scary wires.

Milan went over the details thoroughly and then started pacing and looking anguished. He went back to his notes and then stared out the window. Then, he re-explained the problems of working in old buildings and how a typical electrical job is priced. After this protracted preable, he finally gave me a number. At this point, it was well below expectation and completely workable. It took another 20 minutes to convince him that the estimate was fine and that he could start Monday. I've worked with him before and he is very conscientious, but I hope he can make a living the way he prices.

We then went out to watch the mighty Spartans barely defeat New Mexico State. Huh? That's the magic of the tourney. I mention this only in that I have no brackets for the first time in over a decade. It just slipped away. I'd hate to think how many real events I'm going to overlook while I'm comparing door frame thicknesses and base cabinet drawers.