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Gift from Lance

In home on 2 September 2005 tagged diy with no comments

Gift from Lance
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The weekend is here and it is going to be a big one. Fortunately, we have the holiday on Monday for that one extra day of work. Also, we are lucky to have Scott bringing his tools down to help out again.
The weekend will mark the [...]

What the Paint Sees

In home on 23 August 2005 tagged diy with no comments

What the Paint Sees
Originally uploaded by barbatobox.
The weekend went rather well. I actually mixed a little bit of family time in with working on the house. The Barbato crew was in town for the baby shower, so I entertained Tommie and Joe with some paint stripping. Their help was wonderful [...]

Exchanging Pleasantries

In home on 18 August 2005 with no comments

I let the yard go a few days too long. It was rather tall in spots. Fortunately, Bridget will be turning most of the front yard into beds for plants and flowers.
I was in my back yard getting my father-in-law’s lawn mower ready to use when I saw my neighbor outside in his [...]

mr moustache

In home on 15 August 2005 tagged diy, moustache with no comments

mr moustache
Originally uploaded by barbatobox.
This weekend, I was challenged by T.Scott to sport a moustache. We did it in the spirit of home improvement. It was strange to see my reflection and realize that I looked like Miguel, rather than Michael. Progress on the house is picking up thanks [...]

Shag Carpet

In home on 12 August 2005 with no comments

Last night, I worked with paint stripper until 2:00 am. I was so tired this morning after waking up at 6:45 am, that I set my mobile phone alarm and took a 10 minute snooze on the floor right next to my desk. It is possible that it helped, but I am not [...]