so, finally, some kitchen updates...



Before


Before, again

Before, again, again

big hole in the wall


more big holes, down to the studs



framing started on the powder room

drywall, and the bar framed out


dog love

more drywall


finished drywall

tile floor after grout, before sponge

finished floor, and paint!


cabinets, appliances, new living room color, lights, etc

stove & range hood. and dog. (dog was extra)

fingerprints easily....


so, what's left? well, counter tops are 2 weeks out, and they need to re-ship the dishwasher enf panel, but we're close!

powder room demo is complete, kitchen demo starts next weekend. bought me a shiney new crow-bar.

i've got an appointment with a specialist tomorrow to see why i can't get rid of the cold and headaches i've had since mid December. apparently my CT showed some things my regular Dr. didn't like, or understand.

it's weird how much something can affect you. Sheldon passed away this week, and is being well documented by the entire web community. I had only one exchange, below with him, but like everyone else, have referred to his site many many many times. having spent the better part of my life in bike shops, i can't tell you the power of having all his information in one place, and what it means to have a connection to a personality like his.

sometimes it's not about luck, but time just expires. farewell.

David Burke to CaptBike

11/9/06


Hi-

We've never met, but i thought I'd send an email and a quick good luck. i read your heath pages, and well, "get better soon" doesn't quite seem to seem appropriate. You've got a fan base in Pittsburgh, PA Lot's of enthusiasts around here refer to your site constantly, and as a self confessed bike geek, i do the same.

Dave Burke

Sheldon Brown to me

11/9/06



Reply


Thanks for your concern. I'm bearing up OK, some days better than
others. I guess I'll just have to play out whatever cards I've been
dealt.

I'll continue updating http://sheldonbrown.com/health as news comes in...

All the best,

Sheldon
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Harris Cyclery, West Newton, Massachusetts
Phone 617-244-9772 FAX 617-244-1041
http://harriscyclery.com
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http://captainbike.com
Useful articles about bicycles and cycling
http://sheldonbrown.com

this hasn't happened in a while. maybe too much stress, but sleep appears to be elusive for me tonight. i'm not even that anxious about trying to get back to sleep, just can't shut down right now.

smoke and bikes

trying out the new smoker today, courtesy of my inlaws. beef ribs. going for a 5 hour smoke. should be nice and tender.

Did a new years ride today as well. went to frick, and spent 90 minutes in the dirt. found/discovered a new trail that was pretty sweet. need to get to some other areas though too.

when your product leaves your brand

my mother bought my niece a Polaroid camera for Christmas. she wanted her to be able to take pictures and get them instantly. you know, like, uh, a Polaroid . problem is, the name has overtaken the product that you're hard pressed to actually find a real, instant Polaroid camera any more. What does this translate into? well, for one, a confused shopper, or owner. there was never actually any confusion over what the camera was supposed to do, only confusion when it came to opening the box to realize that it was no such device.

the power of the brand name had superseded the product details on the box to such an extend that the shopper (in this case, my mother) just assumed that she was getting a Polaroid camera like we all know and love.

so, i hit 40 hours this week before i stepped in the door... at 7am...

It's awsome though. nuts, high stress, etc but you can't beat the vibe.