SLOW BUT SURE……..

It’s been a few days since I checked in. Master Carpenter has been very busy, participating in a chess tournament, day trip to Atlanta, nights of Mexican Dominoes and Hand and Foot Canasta and Geocaching. It’s amazing how busy you become when you retire!

We have been asked “how” did the materials appear in our garage! Well, you don’t think Kermit was the transport …do you? The secret is revealed. The “big box” hardware stores have all the solutions for the Master Carpenters out there in the DIY world!

I did a little rearranging of the furniture in the great room yesterday. It was about time……it’s been three months! I’m now able to have my desk/office in the great room so I can enjoy all it’s beauty! Actually, it’s a better set up because I don’t have to remove the laptop every time we need the island or the dining table. When the project is finished I’ll show what I changed. Who knows, it could get tweaked a little before that!

The contest is coming along …..so far we have 18 Entrants!!! That is amazing! Thank you all……….but then when a prize is involved the excitement goes up a few notches! For those who haven’t entered, remember the cut off is August 31st.

Enjoy the progression …..oh by the way, Master Carpenter doesn’t know it yet, but the next project is forming in my fertile mind!

WHAT WELL-DRESSED "MASTER CARPENTERS" ARE WEARING THIS SEASON

GOTTA GET IT DELIVERED AND RETURN IN 75 MINUTES

THE PROJECT MOVES ALONG

IF ALL ELSE FAILS...READ THE MANUAL!

MEASURE TWICE ..CUT ONCE.


Scroll down to add your comments....sorry about the space!

CONTINUATION OF "OPERATION BUILT-IN"

THE LUMBER ARRIVES

CHECKING OUT THE NEW "TOYS"

PRACTICE SESSION....PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

OUT WITH THE OLD!!!

OFF WITH THE MOULDING...WE ARE NOW COMMITTED!!!

HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THIS?

A BLANK CANVAS TO WORK WITH IN THE DEN

BLOG CONTEST

The response to a "Contest" with a "Prize" has taken off..........

After consulting my Technical Advisor and Chief Supporter, and now, Master Carpenter, Emil, we have come up with a format for the contest.

Here is how it will work.......

The person who guesses the DATE of the 5000 "hit" to the blog will win. All you need to do is make a COMMENT ( where the little pencil is) at the end of THIS blog entry. Put your name and the date for your guess for the 5000 blog entry.

All entries must be in by August 31, 2009

Simple..........

And remember.... there will be a Prize. I know my readers and you love prizes..............so have fun and Enjoy

Patty

CONTEST ENTRIES

CLAIRE OCT 14
PATCH DEC 14 (1414 HOURS OR 2:14PM)
CAROL NOV 26
MK SEP 29
MAGGIE JAN 5
ERICA JAN 19
PATTI McD SEPT 19
BARRY M SEPT 18
BOB D DEC 4
PAM D OCT 28
SUE W NOV 14
PAT W OCT 31
HELEN M NOV 1
MARK McD NOV 22
LINDA W FEB 2
ELLIE S FEB 14

CARLA D NOV 15
AP (ANGELA) D NOV 9
STEVE D NOV 30
MEREDITH NOV 6
HENRY (HAPPY)W JAN 7
PHIL TILDEN NOV 23
JOAN AND CHUCK G SEPT 11

ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear Loyal Readers,

There are two huge events coming up.....

First, we are at 3356 hits on the blog!!! That is an unbelievable accomplishment. I never dreamed we would ever reach this number, let alone so quickly!!

To celebrate this monumental celebration I will start watching very closely the hits. As soon as the 5000 hit appears..................the first reader to comment on this fantastic number will receive a token of my appreciation...... So keep checking out there.........1644 to go!!!!

The Second huge event is that September 31 this blog will have it's FIRST BIRTHDAY !!

I want to thank you ALL for taking the time out of your busy lives to read my thoughts and ideas. I hope, over the past year, I have inspired you to enjoy design and that you have tried new things to adorn your homes and lives. The other day I heard someone relate that we change our hair, clothes and appearances.......why not apply that same theory to our homes. Makes sense to me............................the spaces we live in contribute to our overall approach to life!

Thank you again and keep checking.............

MASTER HANDYMAN AT WORK!

Today we started our new project. First step, always first step…… trip to Lowe's!

Emil headed out early in the day and was back with all his materials in less than an hour. That is a record!

I hope to “document” as much as I can. That way you can see how the Master Carpenter does his magic!

WORK COMMENCES

OOPS...DRILL BATTERY RECHARGING...BREAK TIME!!

EUREKA!! FIRST STEP COMPLETED!!!

THINGS ARE BREWING

It's mid August .....it's hot.....

BUT.....

My mind is popping with ideas!

Nothing concrete, nothing I can describe, nothing I can show...

I will reveal that Emil and I have been "working" on something grand!!! In a week, or so, I should be able to pass along what our project is. It's a BIGGIE !! Will take my "Carpenter" some time to construct. Now, here's a clue!! Have tools will build!!

We are in the planning stage as I write. That means... lots of adjustments, redesigning and "discussions" to come. I might have to take pictures as the "project" goes through the different stages .

In the past week, we did finish the frames for the "builder" bath mirrors, but we are waiting for the "finishing" touch before pictures can be published!!! That special touch is a secret and very hush..hush !! No...no...no clues here!

Do I have you on the edge of your seat?
Stay tuned...........