We're having drinks and watching Charlie Rose (taped, with Nancy Pelosi), another drink is certain!
Yesterday and today were full of decisions. Since we're on the fast track with this remodel, we're also fast tracking the decision making process. In the last two days we've finalized the cabinets, counter tops, back splash as well as the bathroom cabinets, plumbing, tile etc. and placed the order for appliances. There have been communication break-downs with Marrokal (our remodeling company), naturally we think it is their issue. We also had our meeting to "pass the baton" - their description for the transition between design and actual remodeling. Our "Project Manager" is Mark, low-key and organized and very nice. He presented us with a Gantt chart showing the schedule/time line of tasks, completion date is 6/10/10 but we are assured (their term) that the house will be usable by Memorial Day weekend. This is a whole different ball game from building in Cambria!! Gantt chart - I don't think so.
I would always prefer to make decisions quickly. It is less stressful for me to decide then let it go. I'll always see something else (if I look) that I'll like better but if you wait around for that perfect thing you get stuck in the mud. I'm surprised that Stan is comfortable working this way. He's happy to leave some decisions to me and I'm quite happy to let him go over every frickin' word of contracts and argue, with Marrokal, the meaning of "supply" in one sentence. Was he this way at work? This is not a side of his personality I've experienced before. I think he's really enjoying his involvement with this project where as when he worked there was no space in his mind for such things.
Today after two meetings we went to Old Town and had Margarita's and lunch at Casa Guadalajara. Great place. As long as we can find time to do something else and not take the stress out on one another we'll be good.
Photo's to come soon. Here are some websites to check out some of our decisions:
Refrigerator - Leibherr - German, bought floor model (big splurge - will go into our trust :o)
Liebherr Refrigerator
Jurassic Green Granite - pic probably won't do this justice but think prehistoric, think making a statement
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Wow...the refer looks awesome but a far cry from the double door, bottom freezer of yesteryear. I can't get in to the Jurassic Green Granite site and wonder if it's because your website above spells it Jurrasic. Oh well. Sounds like you are holding it together pretty well. You two deserve each other. Please keep us up to date and hopefully you have had a smooth move this weekend! Did Steve have other plans??:o))) xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove the granite, tres primitive and great color. It will definitely make a statement. What did you choose for the backsplash? The fridge is very handsome, but of course it would be European! I understand that shipping parts from Munich takes no time at all! I imagine the demolition is well underway and that you're watching the progress in your hardhats. I'm glad you're taking Margarita breaks and staying above the stress. Love, Mar
ReplyDeleteYes - Stan was this way at work. Every frickin' word of the contract... And somehow I'm not surprised he's enjoying himself.
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