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This morning we began preparations for the kitchen work beginning on Monday. First, a table in the Utility Room was cleared to receive the electric kettle, toaster, and microwave during the two weeks the Culinary Queen will be deprived of other cooking facilities.
Then began the clearing of the cupboards and packing their contents into boxes Jackie has collected in recent weeks.
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The containers were then transported to the Library.
This afternoon, I watched televised Six Nations rugby matches between Ireland and Italy, and between England and Wales.
The Culinary Queen has committed much of her creations to the freezer, but we were able to enjoy a second helping of yesterday’s beef in red wine this evening. I kept back a bottle of Reserve des Tuguets Madiran 2014 and made a start on that.
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I don’t think I would like that job. Think I’ll keep my old kitchen.
How very wise of you Mary.
How very brave of you, Jackie š
š Many thanks, Mary
Renovations are always a complete pain while they are in motion, but usually a complete delight when all is finished. My best wishes for a smooth and happy outcome <3 I shall read with interest of your evening meal delights created without a working kitchen!
Many thanks, Pauline
I misread that as six rugby matches, and thought that would make for a long day indeed–
Even one rugby match would be a long day for me. . .
Hehe!
Many thanks, Donnalee
Exciting!!
Thanks a lot, Lynn. I’m sure you’d love it
Oh yes!!
Good luck on the kitchen renovation Derrick. Went thru that ordeal several years ago at our former Dallas home.. It wasn’t fun trying to make do with the microwave in the garage and rummaging thru boxes looking for stuff needed.. but the end result was worth it. Will await the new reno photos when complete. Gary
Very many thanks, Gary
Well, here you go! We did a full move-out-of-the- kitchen redo about 5 years ago. I know it was a hassle, but it’s so nice now I don’t even remember the bad parts. Hoping your down time is fast and painless.
Many thanks, Jodie
: ) Is Mr. Chatty Man still around? Maybe a few visits are in order.
See what tonight’s post has brought. š Many thanks, Jodie
Oh, wow – I totally called it! Excellent.
May the reno be short and trouble-free. š
Many thanks, Widders
What a horrible job having to pack all the kitchen contents up! I did it nine years ago when we had new work-tops, new tiles and a new hob. We have to empty the living room in a few weeks time and I’ve no idea where we shall put all the furniture! I hope it all goes smoothly – best of luck!
Many thanks, Clare. I wish you well with your living room
Thank-you very much, Derrick.
It may be a long two weeks, but I hope all goes smoothly. I’m sure the result will be more than worth the inconvenience.
Thank you very much, Merril
You are so organized…key to success..from my experience and keeping a bottle back makes great sense.
Many thanks, Pamela
Hope everything goes exactly to plan. I trust you didn’t find too many tins of things you don’t much like and can’t imagine why you bought that expired in 2016 during the packing up process.
Already amazed at the amount of stuff I’ve got stashed away! This will result in a lot of culling!
You can’t believe how delighted I was to see your name in my notifications. This will seem completely crackers but it felt almost as if a character in a novel had stepped out of the book and started to talk. I’ve read a lot of books but never had that experience before!
Jackie loved this one when I read it to her, Susan
We probably will – e.g. a bottle of gin neither of us like š Thanks very much Susan
I am not sure gin has a sell by date. Why not wait a bit longer and put some fruit and sugar in it and see how it turns out. Hang on, this is a mythical bottle I’m talking about, isn’t it? I see to have reality and fiction mixed up this morning!
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Looks like you’re ready. I opened this expecting to see flowers. lol
Many thanks, Andrew
Looks like a big reno, Derrick. Good luck with it.
Thanks a lot, Frank
I am totally willing to keep my old outdated kitchen… seeing the boxes etc. send shivers…
š More to be done today. Thanks a lot, Dymoon
good on you. happy packing.. remember, after the packing… comes all the unpacking…
Thanks for that š
This is so exciting! Good luck with the renovations, Derrick. We’ll be anxious to see it!
I’ll bet she can hardly wait, hope the excitement doesn’t blow her away too far
Thanks a lot, Brian
Wow, this is exciting. It’s a pain to live in footless chaos (or just chaos) for a while, but you seem to have nice restaurants nearby, so that will help. I hope it’s all Jackie’s hoping for when it’s finished (and that it finishes on time!).
Many thanks, Lisa. We have great faith in this outfit
Here’s to your new kitchen-in-waiting! Folks at Lal Quilla would be happy to serve their best to you folks while the spanking new hearth is taking shape.
They will, Uma. Many thanks
Phew! What a job and how disruptive. I am eager to see the new kitchen that the culinary queen so richly deserves.
Many thanks, Laurie
Glad you managed time for the rugby Derrick, Amidst your temporary disruptions. Good luck.
Many thanks, Roland
I can relate of course, being just a fortnight ahead of you. I’m now in the best part of the process – putting things back and luxuriating in the wonderful new facilities. It’s been more challenging for B, who’s had the frustrating task of dealing with the snags and the odd jobs that seem to take for ever. But definitely worth the hassle and I’m sure yours will be too š
Many thanks, Sandra
Oh I so remember packing up my kitchen when I had a completely new one installed.. Good luck with the packing.. And I hope all goes well with the renovations.. I remember not all things got put back into the new kitchen.. I had a massive clear out.
I cant say have a restful Sunday, because you will no doubt be busy.. But take care and have a great week.. <3 š
Many thanks, Sue. A certain amount of decluttering will happen š
I am certain of it š
Never mind the clutter, you’ll have a lovely kitchen soon š
We will. Thanks very much, Arlene
Good wishes Derrick. Hope all will be done as per plan.
Many thanks, Rupali
The kitchen is the most challenging room to renovate, but also the most rewarding. Jackie deserves this, and you will reap the benefits! Good on both of you!
Many thanks, Diane
I am so glad my remodel is behind me. Let the fun began I am sure you will find some interesting things while packing up. The post below may make you and your readers chuckle
https://reallifeofanmsw.com/tag/clean/
That’s what I have to go through in summer–replacing counter tops and cupboards, etc. in my kitchen. Have a happy kitchen remodeling!
Many thanks, Byung
It really is disruptive …. but worth a good clean out. I hope you are enjoying the rugby!
Many thanks, Val. I’ll bet you enjoyed yesterday’s match
Wish I’d been there!
All the best to you and Jackie on your kitchen remodeling. I know there will be splendid meals coming from there soon!
Many thanks, Lavinia
I loved the pair of small porcelain birds (for salt and pepper) in the second picture. So cute… <3
Two weeks! Tragedy!
Many thanks, Quercus