Kitchen Makeover

Following a tip we received while attending the Otisville Fair, it was confirmed that DL was in town with the intention of installing a new toaster and a couple of light bulbs in GL's kitchen.

I decided to take a ride over to check on the project and have a cold one with DL.

Apparently, in order to make room for the step ladder to reach the light bulb, it was necessary to remove all of the kitchen cabinets, countertops, floors, appliances, walls and ceiling.

Now that the light bulb was easy to access, the electrician was called to come over and screw in the new bulb.


GL was thrilled to be getting a new light bulb in the kitchen.


A couple of days later, GL, the primary occupant of the kitchen mentioned that it might be better if the stove and dishwasher were put back inside the kitchen. The refrigerator was in the dining room and other appliances perched on the back porch.  GL thinks the new toaster should also be installed inside the kitchen, an alarming development that could delay the project.

Without hesitation, DL called up his three siblings to request a family meeting.

CL flew in from Tucson. KD-S drove down from Cape Elizabeth. JL hopped in his car and came right over from eastern NY and was due to arrive in a couple of days.

In the meantime DL, DLand KL stapled insulation, screwed in some new sheetrock, glued a bunch of tiles onto the floor and slapped on a coat of paint.







GL went roller skating.







The siblings deliberated and finally agreed that the new bulb should be a compact fluorescent.

Agreement could not be reached on the location for the new toaster. The family will meet again in a few months to review all options.

GL was off to pick out the new bulb from the electrical supply store. Hopefully the electrician will be able to come over soon and complete the installation.

JL and LKD anxiously await the arrival of the electrician.
JL is practicing getting just the right amount of butt crack showing to impress the electrician.
JL is pretty sure the electrician will bring some beers.