Molding Complete-to do list remains

Hey!
Molding is up! Dad finished it a few days ago! gosh, it is amazing to have it done. Thanks to him I am done with the actual construction. Will have pics as soon as I find my cable from the dig camera. Maybe it is under the couch?

I also have my antique 1966 wall phone up. Thanks to Dr. G for the idea of having a real phone ringing in the house. So sick of that infernal electronic beeping. Bells are so much nicer.

Here is my to do list for the final final bits:

• small molding on top of baseboards need 4 pieces to cut.
• finish caulking above/below molding (there are some spaces caused by wavy wall/ceiling)
• last look at spackle
• finish spot painting walls, and ceiling
• final paint coat on outside of window
• install small light in corner cabinet
• install under cabinet lighting
• make a decision on the placement of the can light above sink (electrician placed it too close to the valance)
• install replacement cabinet door (it is warped...company is sending another)
• take a close look at the floor to remove any errant spots of paint, etc.
• CELEBRATE!!!!

I have thought a lot about this project. I sometimes get sad, yes, sad, at the end of a project because at the beginning there is dreaming to do, there are possibilities. I am happy happy happy to have this kitchen however. And now will be quite spoiled and picky about any future kitchens in my life. But I have in the end decided to consider this as only part of the project which is my house and yard. Sometime I will tell you all about the patio project. That was great fun...

Oh heck. Here is a pic. (if you look carefully, you can see the back of my washer/dryer....I loved putting in that patio. Flagstone is great fun and creative like putting together a puzzle. Love the result and it makes me invite friends over to entertain. It makes me go outdoors for breakfast in the spring and summer. It is a joy. And a joy knowing I did it. The yard was one of the reasons to do the kitchen so I could clear that blasted window so people can eat gazing out on it.

But back to the topic at hand...I will always treasure doing this kitchen. It was such a great learning experience, but even more than that, it was so great to have time with my Dad and my Mom in putting it together. That is the best part of this project.