Progress

This is not a mess (although it is that too!). This is progress. On the east side the wall and soffit are removed. The replacement sheet rock has been screwed into the ceiling studs. The electric box for a light fixture has been installed (the blue circle in the new sheet rock. The sheet rock over the dishwasher counter area has been removed because the outlet had to be moved and the builders had stapled the wire to the original outlet to the stud (one of those "delightful" surprises).

All the cabinets, soffit and wainscotting on the west wall have been removed. Water supply for the refrigerator has been moved. Now a plumber and electrician need to connect to the gas pipe for the supply for the gas stove and move the 240 outlet for the ovens. While waiting for them Richard is figuring out how (and whether he wants to do it or have the electrician do it) to put individual switches for each of the three lights in the kitchen area. Also need to install a few more outlets - homes built in the 60s and 70s (unless Daddy was building them) don't have enough outlets in the kitchen.

The white cabinets (which have served as the pantry) have been temporarily moved to the dining room and will end up in my project room and the garage. Janet will get the range to replace hers which is dying - though it is hard for her to give up her two ovens. I am packing things up - trying to stay ahead of Richard. Kitchen is done except under the sink which can wait until after the ceiling is done. Right now the priority is to get surface things in the family room packed up so furniture can be covered prepartory to refinishing the family room and kitchen ceiling.

Our breakfasts and lunches are things that can be prepared with disposable plates and utensils. Gratefully Janet lives close to us and we have dinner together at her house.