The good, the bad and the ugly

 

The power was off for seven long hours yesterday. Yea, the new panel is in but as you see, they cut a large and ragged opening in the drywall. 

After the dust finally settles, we'll make new friends with a company called "The Wall Doctor" who specialize in repairs after the electricians go their merry way. 

 

There was no corner to hide from three large men and all their tools. And they were everywhere, from the attic crawlspace to the basement. Thank goodness for the beautiful weather. 

After running a few errands, I hung out in the yard all afternoon listening to alarming noises. To an old home owner, there is no sound more psychologically hideous than a saw grinding through lathe and plaster. 

 I imagined the worst, like chunks of ceiling coming down, but the damage (while unsightly) is cosmetic. So far at least, fingers crossed.

More outlets to finish today, including the bedrooms. Like I mentioned, they've been eager to move furniture, but not as carefully as we would have done it. A few more scratches on the floors, but fortunately none of our nicer pieces were damaged.

Well, here's a good thing. I've wanted an outlet on the front porch for over 40 years. I can see the Christmas lights already, when all of this is just a distant memory.