First Work Day

Tu 5/31/11

Loyd arrived right around 830am, and began the remodel. Today, he removed the toilet and vanity in the downstairs bathroom.

Also, Black Hawk Roofing decided to begin work on my condo building today. Of course, they began with the front, and tomorrow (when my guys are dragging in the vinyl) they will have the patio areas tied up.

On Saturday I was at Menard's and bought the pedestal sink, the tub enclosure, and a mirror with medicine cabinet. All items are being held at the store, and Loyd will pick them up when he is about to install the items. I was going to buy the materials for the wains-coating, but the clerk said that I should consider 'dry-walling' the entire bathroom. He said that this would save on materials, and should be cheaper in the long run. I ran this by Loyd, and he did not feel that this would be the case. So, today I went back with the estimate that the clerk made on Saturday, and bought the stuff. However, Loyd remeasured, and I needed far less materials.

Loyd suggested that I call Habitat For Humanity, and see if they would take the old bathroom fixtures. I called this morning, and they will be out on Thursday, and remove the grungy old stuff. Loyd said that a lot of rental owners buy this used equipment if they are leasing properties that get a lot of wear and tear. I guess you would certainly save a lot of money.

I called CWLP and arranged for a pick up of the old fridge, but the ice machine needs to be completely disconnected for them to take the item. Since the fridge must be moved tomorrow when they install the new vinyl, I am hoping that I can just have them leave the ice assembly un-hooked, and then I can qualify for the free pickup, and the fifty dollar rebate. But, if this cannot be done, Dick Van Dyke will accept a twenty dollar removal on the day of the delivery.

Right after Loyd left this morning, I called Emily at Dax's office, and had him sell some securities, and I will have $3,800 deposited in my checking account. This should take care of the remodeling, and have a couple of hundred to spare for a computer update on the old PC.

When Loyd removed the vanity, he noticed that they removed the vinyl flooring when they mounted the cabinet. When the new vinyl floor is installed, this area would sink in. He went to his storage unit which is out by the airport, and brought back a board which would even this area where the pedestal sink will set. He was gone by noon.

I got on the bike and rode downtown to pay the tax bill. $625.00, and I was interviewed by Channel 20 news before I paid for the bill. I wonder if I will be on the news? I guess it was a feature wondering why people would come into the county building to pay their tax bill instead of sending a check, and I said that it was a nice bike ride.

After the workout, it was back to Menard's where I spent $104 to pay for the materials for the wains-coating.

9am tomorrow the installation on the vinyl begins, and it should be completed by llam. Loyd will show up, I'll give him the receipts, and he will pick up the stuff that I bought today, and begin this installation. He will do the walls first, and finish with the pedestal sink, and toilet.