A good days work

I got to install some custom medallions in a floor today. These are made by Oshkosh Designs, out of Wisconsin. They are CNC machined and sent to us. All I have to do is cut them into the floor. The quality of these are second to none. Not only do they send the medallions ready to install, but they also send a template to cut the floor and they send a pattern bit for the router. The only thing else they could do is install them for me.

Now I know that your thinking that a trained monkey could probably do this. However, I'm about the only one that my company trusts to do this right. Sad isn't it. These medallions only took 45 minutes to install. The rest of the day was spent repairing holes left in the floor from the old radiators, and cutting in 8 flush mount vents in the existing floor. That part took about 6 hours.

What I'm listening to.

One of my top 5 favorite albums.


I can listen to this album over and over and I never get tired of it. It's that good.

Thanks Pete and Anne

Thanks for the party. Mel and I had a fun time.

What I'm listening to

Muse
Black Holes & Revelations

Fireplace update

My buddy Jes came over tonight after work and re tucked the carpet. It looks great. I just have to find the time to make the mantle. Tomorrow night and Sunday are my only free days. I'm excited to get this project done.

Transformation

Hear is what I've been working on. I started Sunday morning with this....and the pics are in order up to current.








I've spent a total of $7.89 on Sheetrock and stain. Everything else I had in the garage. I also know a carpet guy from work. I made him a cutting board so he owes me a favor. He'll be over latter this week to re tuck the carpet. All that's left is the mantle. Hopefully I'll have some time this weekend to tinker with it.

To Mel

I think I need to take this opportunity to tell my wife how wonderful she is. She's been having a little trouble lately with work. Mainly the parents of the kids she teaches. They are being very difficult and very unrealistic. Their kids are, for the most part good kids, but, as kids do, they have trouble from time to time. Weather it be understanding the lessons or behavior or whatever.

When the teachers have to discipline or suggest that their kid is having trouble with learning something, the parents will immediately dismiss it and blame the teaching. Which is totally unfair.

So...I've said it before and I'll say it again. She is great at what she does. The parents have a hard time coming to terms that their kid might actually not be "perfect." Mel, you have the ability to make learning fun for these kids, and I know that it's true because of the stories you tell me. All the songs and little tricks you make up to help the kids remember things is amazing. If I had one teacher in all the years that I was in school that actually attempted to make what they were teaching fun. I know that I would have been a better student. Just remember, the good thing about being a teacher is that you only have to deal with this group for one year. Then it's all new parents, and kids.

Also, just remember that you kids on Wednesday nights look up to you and trust you, and will confide in you with probably more than their parents. That's because they know that your there to help them and not punish them. For me, the kids have actually helped me on my path, and I know that if you give it some more time your kids will do the same for you. In helping them find their path they'll in turn help you find yours. That's the way I've viewed things. Just know that something made you want to do this and I know it was for a reason greater than me. There is plenty of time for you to figure out your own journey while your helping your kids find theirs, and I'll be here to help you with whatever you need.

I love you.