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This morning, Richard, Lee, and Ross from Kitchen Makers arrived on time and began taking apart our old kitchen.
Richard concentrated on the sink area, and on contemplation,
while the younger men chipped off old tiling, dismantled the cupboards, and carried the rubbish outside, ready to take it all away. Everything was cleared up as they went along.
When Richard adopted his contemplative pose concerning the floor, his colleagues claimed that this was his customary position on the job.
Anyone who has received a Pauline King light catcher will appreciate that she kept her eye on the proceedings.
Soon after midday we left them to it and joined Giles and Jean for lunch at Monsoori Heights in Milford on Sea. My main meal was king prawn vindaloo. Jackie’s was paneer tika. We shared lemon rice, a plain paratha, and onion bahji. Jackie drank coffee and I drank Kingfisher.
Must say it loos like a tidy job; much less chaotic than I expected.
Think I will have Indian for lunch today.
Many thanks, Mary. They are very neat
What. A. Mess. But how wonderful it will look when it’s done. Can’t wait to see it. You two must be beside yourselves with excitement.
Many thanks for all the support, Laurie
I believe they have other jobs more urgent in the coming months – but they’ll be back to finish after next summer.
🙂 You are such a sadist, Bruce. Thanks for that
Oh – I was just trying to be positive.
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Our little ray of sunshine!
There’s so much negativity about in the world today – I thought I’d strike a positive note. It’s raining here at the moment.
Wow, lots of work, but well worth it I guess. I like what you both had for lunch Derrick, makes my mouth water 🙂
Many thanks, Agnes. At least I’m not doing the work
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That’s a lot more neaterer than when I ripped our kitchen out… fewer casualties too, by the look of it. Popping off for a crafty Indian sounds like the right way to do it; I shall mention this civilised approach to Mrs Britain should the subject arise – which, let’s face it, it will.
Definitely the best course of action, Mike. Many thanks
I’m with Bruce here. That would be nerve wracking.
It sure would. Many thanks, Oglach
Yeah, Derrick, when the work begins, I usually disappear.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Andrew – solidarity
lol Well, you do better than I do. You stayed around and took some pics. I would have disappeared.
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I suppose it is controlled chaos and mayhem – I just think about all the flying dust and dirt that work is generating…….. Great catch with the rainbow on his heels Derrick – that made me chuckle!
Pleased you got a chuckle, Pauline. I had to wait for that one, because mostly when anyone went through the doorway they blocked the beam 🙂 Thanks very much
Yes, I love that you made the post, Pauline.
They seem like a well-organized group doing the work. I hope it doesn’t take too long to complete the job. I suspect you may be eating quite a lot of takeout food–fortunately, you seem to have delicious choices nearby.
Looking forward to the new and improved kitchen. How exciting.
Many thanks, Peggy
As always, interesting to see the behind-the-scenes shots. It’s a lot of work and upheaval but it will be great when it’s done!
Many thanks, Helen
I guess you’ll be dining out quite a bit. Good for Jackie, she deserves a rest.?
Quite so, Jill. Many thanks
Remodeling can be painful, but so worth it!
That is what we are banking on, Karen. Many thanks
This will all look so beautiful when it is finished!
That is the hope, Lavinia. Many thanks
You are surely getting there. I’d love to see the outcome soon 🙂
So will we, Arlene 🙂 Thanks very much
I expect a phoenix to emerge after the hurly burly is done. I guess you will have to make do with two male-witches though.
Many thanks, Uma. We will see 🙂
I do enjoy following your photo diary, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Roland
Enjoyed all of photos. Nice observation and captured !!! A picture is more then strong then article, which you meets <3 nice.
Thank you PBP
Wow thats all I can say!!!!
Thanks a lot, Lynn
Hope its going well
It is – a bit dusty. Many thanks, Lynn
I am sure!
We replaced our kitchen 4 years ago. It’s nice now but what a headache then. Took too long to complete. Best of luck. Looking forward to the progress pictures and finished product.
Many thanks, Steve
Nice to see work proceeding.
Many thanks, Quercus
Well now, things are speeding along. I’ve lived through a kitchen reno and almost lost my poise more than once. We had a shabby crew who only pretended to listen, then did dumb things in spite of your requests. I spent most evenings cleaning up their messes. It looks like your team is top notch though! How fun to look forward to a new kitchen. Cheers! Boomdee
Many thanks, Boomdee. Ours are the best I’ve ever met
It looks like they made a good start on Monday. I’m currently catching-up (again)!
Many thanks, Clare