Saturday, September 15, 2012

Packing up

I am going to apply for some part-time work to use my Master's license.  It will be with Tow Boat US helping people who go aground, run out of gas or have no battery power.  I've already talked to the local franchise and will go in soon to fill out the paperwork and do some training.  It could be interesting and will give me more days on the water which will be needed when I renew my license in five years.  I'll see how it goes with going back to work for a few days a week.

The big project this weekend is disassembling the kitchen. We are packing up boxes from the kitchen cabinets.  And we are realizing just how much "stuff" we have.  So the idea is that we will have boxes of things that we will keep and boxes of things that we will sell.  All of the glassware and dishes and so forth are either antique or of high quality.  But we don't need all of this. And I am starting to think that it's time to go through the whole house and simply divest ourselves of things that we will not use or need anymore.
The kitchen as it is now.  Dining area and bar area aren't shown.

I know that the kitchen will look really good by the time the remodeling is done. The old kitchen is warm but dated. We are replacing the pine cabinets with a light maple and will be brightening up the space with the granite and painting the trim a beige.  It should make the room brighter.

Living with the mess for a while will be another adventure.  At least, that's what I hope.  So far, we haven't had any arguments about the project.  And both of us are looking forward to actually having the room gutted and beginning anew.   We are both at home this weekend packing the boxes.

I am going on the boat next week for a few days and will leave next Friday to go to my high school reunion.  I am looking forward to seeing people that I haven't seen in a long time.  Maybe this is the only one that I'll go to, but now seems like the time.   I guess this couldn't come at a worse time regarding remodeling, but the plan is to have almost all the stuff packed up by then.

Not much else is going on here.  The weather is humid again.  But I know that fall is coming soon.   Hope that your day has gone well.
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  1. Brian MillerSeptember 15, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    oy remodeling can def upset life just a bit...hope that part goes well for you man....but i bet the purge feels good...hope the job works out for you....

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    1. SydSeptember 15, 2012 at 8:17 PM

      I think that it will. It will be a mess for a while though.

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  2. Ms. MoonSeptember 15, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Duude...your old kitchen is beautiful. But make it what you want- why not!?
    Tow Boat US is an awesome service. I wish I'd thought of it. Go for it! And if you don't enjoy it- quit.
    You have choices. That's the good thing.

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    1. SydSeptember 15, 2012 at 8:19 PM

      Thanks, Mary. It is nice now but we are ready for a change after 23 years. Tow Boat is awesome. Glad that you like them.

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  3. SheriSeptember 15, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Love the old kitchen! Can't wait to see the new one! I love your blog .

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    1. SydSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:37 AM

      I'll post demolition photos and then the finished product. Should be interesting.

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  4. AnnaSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Syd,

    I think you are going to love that part time job. It suits you so well. The kitchen looks great but the ideas you describe sound even better. Good luck to you and your wife.

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  5. AnnetteSeptember 16, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    I love the old kitchen too!

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    1. SydSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:37 AM

      It is a true country kitchen. I knew that you would like it!

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  6. Di-GitSeptember 16, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    I like the idea of getting rid of things I don't use also. It's freeing to have space. Also I like to think I am passing it on for others to enjoy. I held on to stuff that I no longer needed and letting it go was freeing.

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    1. SydSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:38 AM

      I think it will be freeing. No time like the present!

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  7. LoriSeptember 16, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    I think the Tow Boat project sounds wonderful. Also, remodeling is a pain in the butt, until you see the new look unveiled. All the best to you. May you always feel the spray of the sea in your hair and face!

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    1. SydSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:38 AM

      Thanks, Lori. My hair gets really sticky after a few days of salt spray.

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  8. happygirlSeptember 16, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Clearing out STUFF and letting go is so freeing. Good luck in the remodel. I know, for me, it was tough to have my house in such a mess. Even though I wanted it done, the mess was physically upsetting for me. Be kind to each other during this adventure. You're going to love it when you're done. :)

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  9. luluberooSeptember 16, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    How exciting about the part time job...I'm definitely going to do something part time also, but you have shown me I can take my time and wait for the right opportunity. Choices--they are a good thing!

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    1. SydSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:58 AM

      I'll see how it goes, Lou. I enjoy my unscheduled time for sure.

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  10. AnybethSeptember 16, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    just remember that the fun part about kitchen remodeling is having the excuse to go out to eat. :)

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  11. stop along the waySeptember 16, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Just want to share how much I enjoy reading your blog. Best of luck with the remodel.

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  12. GinnieSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    I wondered how long it would take before you got "itchy" to go back to work ... sounds like a good plan and a perfect fit.
    Good luck with the kitchen ... I know you are tired of what you have but it was a pretty darn good looking one as it was.

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  13. Jess Mistress of MischiefSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    I know a guy who is quite good with sales of things no longer wanted, if you're interested in having help... Consign to cash .com.

    He works with stuff that is antique/high quality, and his service broadens the reach of the sale. He uses a few sites for the sales, the one connected to his site has limited inventory right now, but he has sold everything from antique glassware to comic books and war memorabilia.

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    1. SydSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:57 AM

      Thanks, Jess. Have you gone private on your blog? Just curious as I would still like to read it. Thanks!

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  14. Mary LASeptember 17, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    What great service work Syd -- and I'm looking forward to seeing the redesigned kitchen!

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  15. the walking manSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    My commenter was broken but I think I have it fixed now.

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