Thursday

Today, I made some headway in ordering materials. I had applied for
the iFloor credit card to take advantage of the one-day no interest
for 36 months deal. Once that was processed, I called to place the
order. The fellow I spoke couldn't find the draft order from when I
can called on Tuesday, but it turned out to be a good thing, because
in recreating the order we discovered that the underlayment had been
left off. (More cost creep.)

While at the office I reasoned through the lighting plan I had
developed, and realized that I forgot about the circuiting of the
lighting that I wanted to do. So, I need I add one more transformer,
but I also reduced the fixture count by one. (I was able find the
lighting specs online and ensure that the spacing wouldn't result in
dark spots on the countertop.) I called and placed the order. Because
one the transformers could be reduced in capacity, everyhing ended up
being in stock. I can pick it up whenever.

I also went online to order the plug strips which we'll use in lieu of
outlets on the backsplash. I love McMaster-Carr.

I worked hard to clear out the kitchen, and it is mostly finished,
except for the debris which remains whenever you pack up a room. Oh,
and rest of the house is a disaster, since I haven't had a spare
moment for any other routine maintenance. At about 11pm, I stretched
out to rest a few moments... and predictably, I woke up at 2am with
all of the lights on. It was a very college moment.

I have most everything set for our makeshift kitchen. Cereal bowls,
utensils, coffee beans, instant oatmeal, etc. (Oh, and the liquor
cabinet.) It'll be kind of like camping.