So I go to Home Depot

[loCAtek]

Any bets on what will be next? New coat of paint? Build a gazebo? Dig to China?

[Crackpot]

Paint is being done by a friend. the other two you actually need land for.

[loCAtek]

I knew it! (Seeing as how it used to be my job to anticipate my customer's needs...)

I win, pay up buddy!

[Crackpot]

Paint ain't being done for a while. At least not for another 3 months. who knows what jobs will be popping up before then.

[Crackpot]

BTW I'm nearing completion of the master bedroom. just have to wire cable into the TV and move some light furniture.

[Crackpot]

master bedroom complete.

well except for the stuff my wife has to tidy.

[Crackpot]

It isn't fair that my wife is exempt form heavy strenuous lifting.

[loCAtek]

Hey, she's only in her first trimester, right? I thought exercise was healthy for expecting moms, right up to the end of the third?

I can't recall where I heard this analogy but a doctor telling a woman to 'take it easy' while they were pregnant, was like a coach telling his star quarterback to 'rest up' until the big game. The delivery is going to be one of the most physically demanding experiences of her life; shouldn't she be in training for it?

[The Hen]

It would depend on the woman, Lo. If she has had issues, err on the side of caution.

I was able to keep going like a bull at a gate throughout my pregnancy.

[Crackpot]

Way I've heard it is you should keep as active as usual but exercise care to avoid extra exertion

[Crackpot]

Old desk and TV stand out on the curb along with more than a few bags of garbage with the last one going out in the a.m.

[Crackpot]

After a week of the weather not agreeing with me I got out and finished staining the tables. At least finished in theory. Tomorrow I get to flip them over an see if the finish on the top surface survived. I'm fully prepared to do a light sand and re stain any bits that got messed up in the interim.

[Crackpot]

As expected but not as hoped I needed to sand the tabletops. Off to restain.

[Crackpot]

Tables set aside to fully dry garage swept out tools replaced in toolchest and cases. Garage ready to park vehicle in.

I'm beginning to think that getting a a job was waiting for me to finish his project.

[loCAtek]

Ye have appeased the gods of domestic chores!

[Crackpot]

I have to remember to take a picture of the finished and furnished deck for yall

[Crackpot]

Finished deck:

[kristina]

Nice job, CP! How are you at fences?

[Timster]

Looks great! Well done.

[Rick]

My minds eye is blind.

I had something else pictured.

Looks good, come on over and you can start on my place now...