At intervals during the day I finished reading ‘The Woman in White’ which I had neither time to review nor to scan the illustrations from The Limited Editions Club edition from 1964. I will do this tomorrow.
By early afternoon Nick had completed his transformation of our entrance hall/my office and the vestibule. In previous years he has decorated our sitting room and our kitchen to the same exemplary standard.
Once more demonstrating his flexibility he applied the final stages to the paintwork and gathered up his dust sheets which he carried upstairs where, tomorrow, he is to start on the Garden Room bedroom which we cleared as best we could for his access.
This evening we dined on succulent roast chicken; crisp roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding; sage and onion stuffing; crunchy carrots; firm Brussels sprouts; and tangy red cabbage, with tasty gravy. Jackie drank Pays de l’Aude Rosé 2020, Becky and Ian drank Zesty; and I drank more of the Durif Shiraz.
Isn’t it so good when your home upgrades are complete!
Yes, indeed. Thanks very much, John
Nick has such a beautiful smile! 🙂 And he is doing such great work!
Be glad it was him, and not me, doing the work for MANY reasons! Ha! 😉 One of the reasons being I might have needed a helping hand to get back up off the floor! 😉 HA! 😛
Oooh, I look forward to reading your book review and seeing the illustrations!
Your meals sounds delicious! I, too, enjoy my carrots crunchy carrots and my Brussels sprouts firm. 🙂
(((HUGS))) to you and Jackie and everyone at your home! 🙂 ❤️
hank you very much from us all, Carolyn.X
I look forward to your review – am not surprised there was no time to do it today if you had to clear a room in preparation for painting!
Thanks very much, Anne
I look forward to the review also. Another superb workman example. I envy anyone who can get up and down off the floor easily. I can still do it, but it is neither swift nor pretty. I’d be happy to accept a dinner invitation any time Jackie feels like extending one. 😉
Thanks very much, Pat. That would be good 🙂
It must feel good to have that job finished!
Yes, indeed, Liz. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Super. Done 🙂 Good job
Thanks very much, Bridget
Such an acrobatic painter you have, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Dolly
NIck really has pride in his work!
He does. Thanks very much, John
I need to do some decorating and am dreading the disruption to our routine.
Yes. That is a pain, Sheree. Thanks very much
I did the gloss painting a few years ago to skirting boards etc… Hummmm… Not sure my knees would stand it now… I said then this will be the last time, next time decorators .. LOL… Rather him than me.. lol 🙂
Thanks very much, Sue. Even if I adopted that pose I’d never be able to get up 🙂
Such are the joys we find as we mature … likewise with much difficulty lol 😆
“Garden Room bedroom” now that sounds grand. Nick can paint our spare/hobby bedroom anytime but neither spare bedroom or hobby room doesn’t sound anywhere near as grand.
Thanks very much, Chrissy. It must have been the master bedroom once.
Hmmm … flexibility, something this old body doesn’t have anymore Derrick ..
That is why it impresses me, Ivor 🙂 Thanks very much
I’m impressed too Derrick
That’s some job being completed there.
Thanks a lot, Gary
I see that Nick is laying it all on the line in search of a good job done.
🙂 Nice one, Gwen. Thanks very much
Wow! It is looking very good Derrick.
Thanks very much, Cindy
Congratulations on your sparkling new ground floor ambience. Only thing I am left to wonder is how Nick will have his clothes cleaned! Enlightenment on ‘The Woman in White’ is awaited.
Thanks very much, Uma. I think we have seen Nick’s clothes after cleaning 🙂
You two will soon be living in an old English storybook home and garden!!
Thank you very much, GP
Derrick thanks for sharing the progress of your renovations as they occur. The finished product will be most satisfying, we’re sure.
Thanks very much, Maj and Sher
It’s so reassuring to have the work done by someone who is great at it. Glad your man in white is getting it all done.
Thank you very much, Cynthia. Man in white is a nice touch
nice
“demonstrating his flexibility” indeed. 😊 I’m sure you’re happy that phase is completed–and so well.
Definitely, Merril. Thank you very much
You’re very welcome, Derrick.
Ah, more progress. It’s obvious Nick has a keen eye for detail and loves this trade.
True, Eugi. Thanks very much
He does very nice work!
Thanks very much, Dwight
Looks great, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Barbara
What a great shot of a craftsman at work! So glad things are finished. I bet it feels awesome.
It does, Jodie. The young woman delivering pizzas last night said she admired our painting. Thanks very much
Oh, awesome!
Great work!
Thank you very much for always reading and commenting, Ribana
What a wonderful job. There is nothing better than finding a trustworthy tradie.
Absolutely, Lindsey. Thanks very much
I did not expect to see Nick lying down on the job. 🙂 Love that smile when he’s gathered the drop cloth and is ready to walk away from his completed work.
Thank you very much, Crystal