the bathtub diaries: It's all about the tub...

Saturday, July 11, 2009

It's all about the tub...

Finally, I could take it no longer (neither could anyone else who knew me). I must have the tub at any cost!!! This time we called a contractor friend. After plying him with wine and dinner he gave me the wonderful news. The bathroom could be made larger and for a reasonable amount of money! WooHoo! I was getting my claw foot tub and not just any tub but a full size, 60” tub!

Let the Games Begin!
Whoever said that you should generally add 20% to the initial estimate of a home improvement project never met me.

Twenty percent is for amateurs!

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Michael823July 11, 2009 at 1:14 PM
For those of us who joined (suffered with) Kim along this journey, I'm glad to see the diaries published.

Those of you who will be reading this for the first time, get ready for a heart breaking, frustrating, funny experience. You will also learn that the lady is married to a Saint.

You will not regret the time you spend here, I promise!

To my crazy daughter just let me say that I never get tired of reading this story, and marvel at you for getting through to the end.

I look forward to reading the story one more time.

Love,

Dad
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PaulaJuly 12, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Dear Kim,

What a sweet note from your Dad!!! I am enjoying this so much! I got so tickled at what you shared!

Love, Paula
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Acknowledgements

Many people helped with the construction of the bathroom as well as moral support when things were moving rather slowly. I would like to personally thank my wonderful husband who agreed to this madness in the first place and worked so very hard to give me an amazing bathroom. I would also like to thank Greg my diligent and patient contractor. As for plumbing, what can I say? St. Pauly is the best! Not only did he work hard on the plumbing but also on construction and woodworking! This is why he was made the ‘Assistant Project Manager!’ In addition, I would like to thank Richard, MY electrician, for doing a remarkable job installing all of the electrical stuff! To the wives of these men, Toni, Kirby, and Sonya I thank you for giving up so much of your personal time with your husbands so that they could help with this project. Thank you to Miles and Chris who also helped Pauly with plumbing jobs. Mr. Jim, who worked hard and did an incredible job on the drywall-thank you! Thank you to Antiques in Old Towne (http://antiquesinoldtown.blogspot.com)and 221 Antiques & Coffee where we purchased furnishings and architectural pieces to enhance the bathroom project. I want to personally thank my moral support team during this escapade, Lisa, Kirby, Kathy, Larry, Mom, Dad, Ann, Joan, Christine, Anita, Barbara, Sherin, Paula, Rowann and Hugh, Sue, Millie, Janeen, Grandma, Jeannette, Debra, Rachell, and all of the others that have followed the diaries over the past 10 months-Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! I also want to thank God for this very special group of people and the opportunity to have completed this addition-without Him nothing is possible.

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