Hello to everyone from the suddenly fall like Twin Cities of MN where we keep moving forward with the reno. Most destruction is finished, and when they started framing for the basement bedroom and office the pulled back cause we want to save it (see: Budget!) revealed some very suspicious looking tile. Meeting with the asbestos guy tomorrow morning. Project manager agrees it’s pretty suspect due to the age of the age of the house - 1958. Maybe I don’t want a shower added to the basement bathroom.
But actually feeling rather calm and in control- was texting with SIL who had major damage in her kitchen from a leaking dishwasher (cabinet base, flooring, sub floor) and originally insurance was going to cover damages and pay to match everything. Except they didn’t, so they spent a whole ton of money expecting 50% to be covered and all they got was their deductible back due to some settlement about their dishwasher brand. Perspective is huge!
Actuals and plans for 2 adults and 2 growing girls where it’s hockey tryout week which moves figure skating ice time around and messes with our nicely settled into routine
Fri 23: Pulled pork sandwiches with hoisin sauce, coleslaw, green beans
Sat 24: Recreating a meal out from a summer date night- lamb meatballs with a roasted red pepper/tomato/harissa sauce over orzo with pickled red onions. Very good - I over baked the meatballs a bit
Sun 25: Was supposed to have dinner at SIL’s to admire her new kitchen but she had COVID so takeout from a new place- will order from there again Saw the 3 baby tigers at the MN Zoo- sooo cute!
Mon 26: Tonight! Breakfast for dinner in honor of National Pancake day. https://www.theflavorbender.com/sheet-pan-pancakes-oven-baked/
Tues 27: Big kiddo skates at her other training site- leftover pulled pork, coleslaw, odds and ends as eating in shifts as little kiddo does not skate thanks hockey tryouts
Weds 28: Big kiddo skates early thanks to hockey tryouts. Leftovers of the meatballs
Thurs 29: School open house aka delayed Meet the teacher cause school had asbestos too! NYT beans and greens looks good- thinking I can get it started on the stove top and hold in the crock pot?
Fri 30: No skating- Beans and greens if I don’t cave to takeout on Thursday or Italian beef sandwiches and CSA veggies with extra beef for the freezer as chuck roasts are at “normal” prices
Sat/Sun- Temps are supposed to rise back into the low 70s so will see what we get CSA wise. Still have shrimp and halibut in the deep freeze at the house
Take Care everyone! If you find asbestos floor tile in your basement, hopefully 'it’s in really good shape!"