Wow, big demo day

The morning started out cooler then usual, bright and sunny, a "2 cats in the yard, life used to be so hard" sort of day.  Then the pounding began. The kitchen cabinets and laundry room wall came tumbling down. Gene and I scrambled to pack up the cupboard contents as Kade pounded out the beams. I guess we didn't expect it all to happen so fast. They will be putting in a support beam and have the whole thing opened up before we get back from our trip.

No turning back now. We are still tweaking the plans, I'm searching for space to put a walk-in closet. Dreamer.

The piano was sold today and will be moved tomorrow. We are hoping to save it from the increasing dust.

Once the piano is out, we can start finishing the front bedroom in time for house guests on July 31. The piano is being moved a few blocks to a dear friend's house who will love it, play it and care for it in a way I never could. We will still have the small piano, seems that I always have a piano, some day I should try playing one.

Charlotte was moved to Oma's house today to save her from the dust and ensure she gets the socialization she needs:)

 Before the kitchen cabinets got removed.
The blue wall is after they were removed.

 Piles of debris in the living room before the kitchen wall was removed, below is after much of the debris and kitchen wall were removed.

Note there is a tiny space between laundry room ceiling and roof, no insulation, explains why it is always to hot. The exterior wall was a piece of dark brown paneling that gave no protection from the weather either. This little area was probably added as a washroom/porch in the early 1900's and never intended to be part of the house. I am not sad about removing and rebuilding this.

Can you see the lovely, airy kitchen in this space?  Perhaps not, but I see nothing but beauty in the destruction.

Do you like the new location of my washer/dryer? Blocking the back door is very convenient. Not to worry, at this stage, nothing is permanent.

It will be fun to host the Family Reunion After Party, I think the theme should be "Hard Hat Party". We just hope we have a working bathroom and a cool August evening so we can keep everyone outside.

Gene and I have taken a little trip to get away from the dust and noise. Things will progress while we are gone and, hopefully, the house will be a bit more livable when we return. I ordered "Tidying Up" a book written by a Japanese organizational consultant. Several friends have recommended it and if this isn't the time to get organized, I don't know when it will be.  Time to clear out the clutter.