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Work has begun on the ceiling repair/beam replacement project and yes, it’s a serious mess.
Things started slowly….
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And the dust barrier made for an interesting silhouette.
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Can’t say I’ve ever had a plastic wrapped room but if it saves me from dusting, I’m all for it.
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Inside the plastic cell, things were not as clean.
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Ceiling sections on both sides of the beam had to be removed …
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And if nothing else, it made me glad flooring replacement is next on the remodeling bucket list.
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Work for the day ended here with some good news for a change. At first glance the contractor doesn’t think the beam has been structurally damaged which means repairs would just be cosmetic. He’ll know more tomorrow when he starts ripping things apart, but the original shoddy construction did leave him puzzled.
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Numerous little pieces of plywood were nailed over the beam for no apparent reason.
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Once all that comes down he’ll do a thorough inspection to make sure everything is safe and hopefully get right to putting things back to normal.
My fingers are crossed. Not having to replace the beam will save a lot of time and money.
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As you can imagine, Lord Dudley Mountcatten was not pleased with today’s events and spent the entire afternoon under our bed.
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He did venture out at night to inspect the changes.
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And managed to wiggle his way under the plastic.
Cats.
They know no boundaries.
😉
River's world..... 
If I know cats at some point he will express his displeasure about the disruption in more physical or vocal or maybe even 💩 terms… 😎
I hope you don’t have to replace the beam. Fingers crossed!!
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He’s never left strategically placed odorous gifts before… but there’s always a first time.
🤣
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Well that’s a mess and a half. I feel for you, hope that whatever happens next in this saga is acceptable to his Lordship– and your wallet.
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I doubt either will like it, but thanks.
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There’s a reason for those bits of plywood. Looking forward to seeing what that is!
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It wouldn’t be the first time we’ve found unexplainable things in this house…
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I hope it goes well.
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You and me both.
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Those plywood pieces puzzle me as well. I wonder what the reason was for that? Anyway I’m glad your construction guy is a good cookie to let you know when he sees sub-par construction, lol. Oh his Lordship is definitely not pleased!
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He’s an honest hard working guy, a friend of a friend. We trust him, which is half the battle with contractors.
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Your ceiling looks a lot better than what they discovrred in s condemned condo in Edmonton recently. Well, not totally condemned yet, but they kicked everyone out because it might fall down at any time, but they are trying to decide if it can be fixed. The pictures are on Facebook somewhere, but I have no idea how to find them. They make your plywood bits look abosultely useful — just I’m not sure for what.
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The addition was built in 1994 and it hasn’t collapsed yet. It can’t be all bad…
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May your contractor be reliable and your beams strong!
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From your lips to my wallet.. let it be so.
😰
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Whoever did your beams also did my bathroom floor – odd pieces of mdf serving no clear pupose, making the floor uneven. Whyyyyy?
I hope your project finishes quickly & easily!
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If it does, that will be a first around here.
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Did Lord Dudley give a paw UP or a paw DOWN at the work?
My first thought was: Why didn’t they cover up your carpet?
Thank goodness you’ll not have to worry about it. 🙂
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His Lordship spent the whole day under our bed because of the noise. Took him an hour after the contractor left before he tiptoed out, poor guy.
😥
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I noticed your Hubby was once again distracting…I mean Helping the Contractor. Lol
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Thankfully he was at the office all day and only started chatting near quitting time.
🤣
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That plastic-wrapped room is straight out of the Dexter playbook (though I’m sure your intentions are far less nefarious).
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Oh my… I never thought of that.
Perhaps I should take advantage of it while I have the chance.
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Very first thing that popped into my head!
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I loved Dexter. Though the final season and ending were a disappointment.
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I didn’t even bother watching the final season, but I did catch Dexter: New Blood last year. I felt they made amends for the previous lousy ending and went out on a much better note (based on what I’d read about the final season).
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That’s the one I’m talking about… with his grown son. I didn’t like the ending!
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Ahh, okay. I know it was kind of polarizing, but I enjoyed it.
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Cats have to know.
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