Connor and Josh completed their work on our floor this afternoon.
The last stages had them working on different locations alongside each other, and finally together as the work was completed in the vestibule.
Connor’s fitting of the tiles round the WC bowl and macerator; and his joins at the corner of the doors fit perfectly, and the link between the hall and vestibule is a seamless operation.
After spending some time putting things back together again, I scanned the next three of Charles Keeping’s exemplary illustrations to ‘Dombey and Son’,
‘There was a labyrinth of scaffolding raised all round the house’
‘The afflicted foreigner remained clasping Miss Tox to his heart’
‘Mrs Skewton smirked at her cadaverous self in the glass’
This evening we dined on second helpings of Jackie’s wholesome, well-filled beef and onion pie with accompanying vegetables, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank Patrick Chodot Fleurie 2019.
Now, there’s a memorable line: ‘Mrs Skewton smirked at her cadaverous self in the glass’!
🙂 Indeed, Liz. Thanks very much
You’re welcome, Derrick. Friend Dickens did have a way with words!
‘Cadaverous’…what an awesome word! And were it not for the state of the world, I’d ask if Connor and Josh would like to do my floors too 🙂
I was thinking the same thing.
I hope they will read this, Donna. Thanks very much
Superb workmanship. A sumptuous meal
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We may not have to stay in tomorrow, Pat 🙂 Thanks a lot
Hope not.🤗😉🤔
Fab job
Thanks a lot, Sheree
WOW! Nice flooring.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
Love your new flooring!
Thank you very much, AnneMarie
They do top-notch work, Derrick, the floor is beautiful! Jackie’s creation sounds delicious as always. ❤️🇬🇧
Many thanks, John
Beautiful ’tiles’; the wood is lovely.
The wooden planks outside Keeping’s scaffold clad house appear to be be tremendously long – very heavy for all those poor workmen!
Yes – life was very tough in Dickens’s time. Thanks very much, Emma
The flooring looks wonderful, what a super job they’ve done for you.
They have. Thanks very much, Sue
Such skilled work on the floor–which is beautiful–and in Keeping’s drawings. I love how he capture’s so much–the characters’ expressions are so wonderful.
Thank you very much, Merril
Oh wow, what a intricate and intriguing illustration Derrick .. ‘There was a labyrinth of scaffolding raised all round the house’
Yes. Thanks a lot, Ivor
The floor really looks gorgeous. I’m sure you and Jackie are quite pleased. Thanks for sharing the process with us!
Much appreciated, Jill
Mr. Keeping sure could draw some scary characters. The perfectly fitting flooring is satisfying. Enjoy!
Thank you so much, JoAnna
The stark black lines of scaffolding in the first illustrations present a terrific contrast with the fluidity of the second. Enjoyable, as always, Derrick.
Well spotted, Dolly. Thanks very much
The pleasure is mine, Derrick.
Now that’s a job well done
It is, Gary. Thanks a lot
Good job to all lads 💛
Thanks a lot, Val
I had to find out what a macerator does in a bathroom. Now I know. We have a septic system, but no macerator.
lunch time in Australia. I am am having left over baked salmon and baby asparagus, and will have some raspberries and blueberries for after. No quaffing, but I will at dinner time.
it’s cherry season here; I must get in the car and get to a nearby orchard.
The macerator, or grinder, is in the in ground tank of our septic system. This here looks like a better option.
We don’t quaff at lunchtime either, Yvonne. Thanks a lot
Tadahhhh, we have a floor.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Bridget
It is looking better and better, Derrick! These fellows do great work.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
Looks wonderful!!
Thanks a lot, Cindy
Great craftsmanship is such a wonderful thing to find in a contractor. Those guys are keepers – it looks great, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Anna
Beautiful work!
Wonderful Mr.Keeping’s artwork!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks a lot, Carolyn X
You must be so happy with the results – it looks fantastic!!
We are. Thanks very much, GP
Looks fantastic! Such lovely work.
Thanks very much, Laurie
The flooring is beautiful and brings warmth to the room. I too am a fan of the line ‘Mrs Skewton smirked at her cadaverous self in the glass’.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Well, it looks as if they’ve done a really good job!
Yep. Thanks a lot, John
The renovators are part technicians and part magicians. Charles Keeping’s art however is purely magical.
Perfectly stated, Uma. Many thanks
That is some beautiful work they have done for you.
Thanks. very much, Dwight
You are welcome!
What a beautiful work they did!
Thanks very much, Ribana
That floor is gorgeous!
Those floors are expertly done. I appreciate how all the pieces fit together so nicely and it would please me to see that every day. That’s great craftsmanship!
Thanks very much, Barbara
The flooring looks good! They have done a nice job.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
When I had tile work done over the summer, I marveled at the beautiful fit around odd and uneven walls and doorways. I see that you notice this same thing. I am so impressed with how the laminate flooring fits perfectly against the wall in every shot, even around doorway trim and the toilet. Your new floors are stunning, Derrick. It has got to be satisfying to look at them.
also… smirked at her cadaverous self… ha ha ha
🙂
It really is, Crystal. Thank you very much