Finishing Touches

In the last episode I whined a bit about waiting for various persons to show up at undefined times and dates to complete aspects of the house.  My house hostageship is over for the finishing touches have been completed.

The fence ironwork and gates are installed.  This image taken from across the street dresses up the fact that the yard is largely barren and a recent herbicide application will make it more so.

By a stroke of luck I've found a bathroom mirror that works well with the cabinet.  Now I'm better able to judge when I need a hair cut, a better shave or if I'm aging well.  Speaking of aging, I felt a bit celebratory in applying for my Social Security benefits.  The boost in income may help furnish the items missing in the next image and enable broader exploration of my new surroundings.  My bubble may burst if the hog wild, Pee Party, train wreck actions in the U.S. continues to implement stated goals (i.g. privatize Social Security).  I won't dwell on that and if someone is offended by such a remark I certainly will not apologize!

A new towel rack provides a place to store items and turns the awkward corner sink, next to the electrical outlet, into a more livable arrangement.

I'm highly pleased to have the floor installed!  At last I'm able to unpack my remaining belongings and hang a few pictures on the walls.  It is also a delight to, once again, have an actual garbage can!  In the meantime I'll continue to lust after a second plastic chair for the shop or in the event that I have a visitor.

My shipping crates are being recycled into home furnishings.  This shelving unit serves as my "dresser".  I call it, Early American Crate style furnishings.  Previously my clothes were kept off the floor by resting on suitcases.  I'm sure to produce more examples of these initial furnishings.