then it's REALLY going to look almost done. There was a hideous smell part of the day after the hot mop people came in and covered the shower-
- it's almost gone now- or I'm so used to it- it doesn't smell anymore - it's almost 8pm and they did this about noon. They also worked on the window framing outside - you can see the amazing plastic tent protecting the house from the rain- makes everything look surreal.
Tuesday- Everything is really dusty- how surprising-amazing we don't have asthma. Today lots more done- but sub drywall guys everywhere doing taping....
so we went on errands and to an early movie- True Grit - I was sobbing at the end-good movie, excellent acting- but the Coen brothers' movies have such a dark side- I couldn't stand the horse dying part - it's unsettling going to a movie and coming out in the daytime- kind of ruins a schedule. Still- it was good to be out of the house and then I could work at night without worrying about the computer snapping off. The most beautiful thing so far is the siding- Brian and Mike are doing a wonderful job on it- looks like a brand new Craftsman.
Wednesday- Getting the shower ready for tile...
Thursday- Texture on the walls- looking more and more finished...
Friday- Brian worked most of the day on the siding-a forever job- but it looks great. He said he worked 4 years on siding on the Hotel Del in Coronado- at least the room isn't QUITE so big!! New Years Eve-everyone gone a little early. We went to dinner at the Red Fox Room- what a throwback in time-steak, baked potatoes and the dark English inn feel- everyone from 80+ year olds with walkers to 20's hipsters and dressed up transvestites- I think! Back to the room- who knew you could look for hours for a bathroom sink faucet- finally settled on this one- ordered online from Overstock.com. I like its vintage but clean look- plus the porcelain 'hot', 'cold'. Hope it works.
Saturday-Happy New Year!- I went out to see Duncan- a beautiful but very chilly Saturday morning-my boy! He's so good now in his older age-and wanders about this almost perfect ranch-a far dry from his wild youth-and mine. 
Wow, it's really looking like the real deal. Looks like you're coming to the finish line. We saw True Grit last night, New Year's Eve. I liked it; the simplicity of it. The shooting of the horse Blackie was harsh. Was that really necessary? Since he had to walk anyways, why not just leave the horse some water and let it rest. Oh well, that's the Wild West for you.
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