
I’ve almost got the kitchen, and first floor emptied for the renovation to begin! The flooring was delivered on Friday, along with the new kitchen cabinets. On Monday, the workmen begin demolishing all the old worn out flooring and cabinets.

Our contractor notified us yesterday that the granite countertops won’t be in until January 11, 2022. That would put us at exactly one year from when we signed the papers to buy this house. Synchronicities always tell me I’m on the right path.
the wheel of time moves onward, daylight into night fall into winter burnished leaves clothe brown grasses breathe in the fresh scent of snow © Colleen M. Chesebro
This tanka prose is for the #TankaTuesday challenge this week. I’m exhausted! I need a nap.

I love how the seasons seamlessly flow from one to another in your tanka. Enjoy your nap!
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Well, I’d like a nap, but that didn’t happen. Nope, I’m still lugging stuff up and down the stairs. I’m about done! LOL!
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Well. at least you don’t have to lay the flooring yourself!
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I couldn’t do it! 🤦🏼♀️ I’m almost done lugging everything into the basement. ❤️
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I hope the renovation goes smoothly!
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Me too! 🤞🏻With Covid, nothing is smooth. We started this Reno six months ago. It took that long to get supplies.😳
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We’re holding off on a reno for the price of building supplies to come down.
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We couldn’t. Half of what’s in the house was falling apart and inoperable. We bought a fixer upper. The price was right and we get what we want. The price for the Reno is good. Out West, we would have paid more. A new house in this area of MI is over $400,000 for 1600 ft!
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That makes sense. Just out of curiosity, I checked current NH real estate prices. The median selling price for houses is $380,000.
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I bet they sell for much more though. My neighbors from AZ are seeing a huge increase in the sales price ($500,000 where it was $300,000 two years ago). It’s crazy!
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In New England, it’s the Boston area where the housing prices spike to insane levels.
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I’ve got a friend there. That’s what she told me as well. 🤦🏼♀️
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Happy for you, Ron, and the kitties!
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Oh, gosh… thanks, Sis. It’s been a chore. Ron is still laid up with the broken scapula so I’ve packed and lugged most evertything to the basement or upstairs. Dustin is coming over tomorrow to help me get the last of the heavy things in the basement. Whew! ❤
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Oh wow!! I’m glad they’ve started! (well things arrived). I’m sorry you have to wait so long for the granite!! It will be beautiful!
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We’ve waited six months, so a couple more weeks won’t kill me. It’s Covid. So many people are getting it here even after the shots. It’s scary!
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It is very scary! Stay well and I know you will enjoy the dream of what will be!
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Yes! It’s simple and clean. That works for me!
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Let the fun begin! Remodeling is a pain, but so awesome when it’s done. Love the poem!
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Thanks, Jan. What a job! ❤️
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Good luck and hope all goes smoothly! (Get a rest in there, too.) 💗
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Whew! I’m exhausted! My son from another mother, Dustin, will stop by tomorrow to help me get the bigger furniture into the basement. It’s been a project! 🤦🏼♀️❤️
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Good luck Colleen. It will be beautiful when it’s done I’m sure. (K)
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Thanks, Kerfe. I’ll do before and after photos. I’m looking forward to “clean and new.” This house is 18 years old and the builder grade cabinets, counters, and floors are well past their expiration! 🤦🏼♀️😂
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I know 5hat feeling. The last place I lived, the super said everything was falling apart at once.
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That is the perfect description. This house was a company house partially owned by GMAC. The woman that owned it was an employee and drove to the plant outside of Detroit every day, which is quite a drive. The house sits in the best part of East Lansing, not far from Michigan State’s campus. It will be lovely when we get finished. ❤
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Just in time for spring!
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Take your nap, girl. You deserve it. We’ll still be here for you. Nap time. xo
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Ha, ha! Thanks so much, Selma! ❤️
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Good luck with the renovations, Colleen. Quite a project!
Your tanka is so beautiful! ❤️
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Thanks, Merril. We bought this house because the price was right. It needed a lot of work. After the first floor is finished, we will get the two upstairs bathrooms updated. It’s been a project for sure. 🤦🏼♀️❤️
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Good luck!
We live in an old house that has always needed a lot of work. . .😏
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Good luck with all the work, Colleen! Hugs 💕🙂
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Thanks, Harmony. It’s been a job! 🤦🏼♀️😂
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I hope your renovations go smoothly and be sure to get some rest. ❤️
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Fingers crossed, Franci. ❤️🤞🏻
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Patience is a virtue – ahem but there are times really, when it’s all a bit much …. BUT here you are, Light at the end of the tunnel – so at least it’ll all begin, and then end, faster than expected, I’m sure …. so a few more weeks delays, as you’ve already mentioned, for the ending, isn’t too bad. So here’s to the wait – and soon, I’m sure, you’ll be like “all this banging!” 😉 …. and yeah, maybe think about “spa days” for all the hard work prepping etc. , because some pampering sounds like it’ll be in order, on the menu and worth it!
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My hubby has been laid up with a broken scapula. When you’re older (he’s 73) it takes a long time to heal. Poor guys. This has been exhausting! ❤️
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Well, as they say, the most important thing is health – and in light of this, well, best to count the blessings nonetheless and just do the best you can 🙂 💕 I’m sure you both will be breathing sighs of relief when it’s all done and everyone is feeling rested and is recovered.
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Yes! The flooring and the kitchen is gone! Day one is behind us! 😂
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And doh – head in the clouds … I wanted to mention your Tanka but was distracted by the idea of renos and comments …. so, yeah, my bad ….. the tanka is wonderful, rich, evocative and speaks of the changes, transitions … so fitting; as they say, out with the old, in with the new …. 🙂
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Yes! My research teaches that the tanka takes you in another direction but somehow related to the prose. It’s like the aha moment in haiku. Thanks for getting me. 😂 ❤️
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Little bit by little bit…. YAY! And your Tanka, Colleen is beautiful. 💗
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Thanks, Gwen. I’m worn out. What a huge undertaking. LOL! ❤
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Just oye! Just breathe. 🙂 ❤
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LOL! I’m still painting and caulking! The quarter round is installed around the baseboards! Another step closer to competition.🙏🏻❤️
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You’re the man Colleen! Lol you rock. ❤
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I’m worn out! I’ll need another vacation when I’m all done. LOL! 😀
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Another? When was the first one? Lol 🙂 x
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Exactly! 🤣🤦🏼♀️
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