It is a surprise that the painters are arriving at 8.30 in the (Tuesday) morning. I am both ill prepared and I don't know how to be prepared. I have paid extra so that I don't have to do much, I think. I only found out about that they are coming yesterday. I spent about four hours today going through Ray's papers and shredding what I don't want to keep. I've thrown things out, I've boxed up things for the charity shop, I've recycled things. My car boot is full of boxes for the charity shop, and a bag of e-waste to drop off elsewhere. There is still more to go. I will get to it all.
It is a bitter sweet project. Ray and I chose the paint colours and the carpet in early April. I cannot blame him if it is awful. I had my say.
So, blog posts may not happen for a bit, or be erratic. Ditto comments on blogs. Forgive me.
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Having tradesmen working in the home can be disruptive. I am sure that when the work is completed you will be pleased with it.
ReplyDeleteThe big sort out you have been doing could be quite cathartic. I hope that after all these changes your life can continue to move onto a more even keel.
My goodness.. I seem to have swallowed a book of platitudes(!)
Anyway, I look forward to reading your posts and comments once you get around to it.
Jaycee, agreed. Having tradesmen inside the privacy of your home seems very invasive. I would put all the treasures you want to keep in a locked room: furniture, rugs, books, papers, electrical objects etc. until the work has been finished.
DeleteDid you mean to say that blogposts will be erratic or erotic? At least you are not doing the painting yourself Andrew!
ReplyDeleteTotally understood. I hope it all goes well - and easily.
ReplyDeleteIt's disturbing to have work in the house. We'll be here when you emerge.
ReplyDeleteDeclutter if you must. Get new spaces for your emotional space
ReplyDeleteTake your time, relax and breath. We'll be here.
ReplyDeleteNo need to ask for forgiveness. Take your time.
ReplyDeleteDearest Andrew,
ReplyDeleteGood luck with this mega task and just focus on the end result!
Hugs,
Mariette
Of course you are forgiven...if we get to see before and after pictures.
ReplyDeleteI understand your apprehension, but I'm excited to see the new look once it is finished.
ReplyDeleteTry not to overthink things. Just take each day as it comes and read blogs even if you can't comment. It keeps you in touch with the faceless lot that love you!
ReplyDeleteOh lor’ that is short notice- I’d be running round like a headless chook.
ReplyDeleteI’ll echo Hels comment about moving ‘treasures’. Some of mine went walkabout when tradies were here…..hard to prove they had light fingers.
We’ll see ya when we see ya - right??
You will be waiting to see how it all turns out, it will be beautiful when done. Take care.
ReplyDeleteIt is so wearing having people in your personal space, but the result will be pleasing and fresh.
ReplyDeleteI don't envy you. I hate having workers in the house. I hope it all goes smoothly and look forward to seeing the finished rooms at some point.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs to you Andrew. It will all work out in the end.
ReplyDeleteHope the work goes well, take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteI find any kind of makeover extremely stressful, no matter how minor and a major one like yours, a little haunted with memories, must be hard.
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ReplyDeleteI hope the decorating proves not too disruptive (unlikely, I know) and the results are pleasing for you. I think your "I'll get to it" attitude regarding Ray's belongings is healthy. Do the things you can control at your own pace. It's all a process of adjustment.
ReplyDeleteWhen it is done it will be worth it but in the meantime, try not to get too stressed, Andrew.
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