So Gorgeous George and I were have a discussion (yes, that is discussion, as in when your parents have an argument and you wail and ask them to stop fighting and they say but sweetie we weren't fighting we were DISCUSSING) the other day about the proper way to distress our wood floors.
And I learned something.
Apparently, if you are doing something that you have done 3 times before and feel quite comfortable... nay, well-schooled at said task and someone stands over you and points out how you could be doing it better, that is not criticism (I know! I was as surprised as you must be) but "instruction".
I learned something else.
I don't like instruction.
I wonder if there are counsellors out there who specialize in couples therapy for people who have been living in their basement when they finish the rest of their house.
It might be worth looking in to.
We are getting close to moving upstairs.
The floors are stained and are anxiously awaiting their minimum of three coats of verathane (that have 12 hours between each coat, you do the math), appliances come Friday and the rest of our stuff comes out of storage on Monday.
My wise friend, Michelle, pointed out that the crankiness that has descended upon this household basement might have something to do with the added anxiousness (anxiety?) of being able to see the end of this.
She is a smart cookie.
Hopefully I'll have pictures to share soon.
And hopefully, they won't include mug shots of Jason or I.
I'm dying to get scrapbooking again. It's like coming off drugs.
Here are some layouts that are "retired" from the SS site.
Here's some instruction: you're stupid!
Posted by: Gorgeous George | June 26, 2007 at 08:48 AM
be nice, gorgeous george.
:)
can't wait to see photos.
& that details LO is one of my faves from the gallery.
Posted by: candice | June 26, 2007 at 02:09 PM
Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh! Gorgeous SS stuff!!!
Sigh - I need lessons. As for the house and the floors???
Oy vey - hang in there Overton.
Posted by: Dianne | June 26, 2007 at 03:31 PM
almost there kids....
play nice.
floors look AAAAAAA-wait for it-------
MAZING!
Posted by: dawn | June 26, 2007 at 05:32 PM
Thank God for love huh?!! I am giggling at the "instruction" comment, Are Jason and Jim brothers?
Love your pages and frame Cheryl!
Posted by: Leslie | June 27, 2007 at 06:30 AM
Thank God for love huh?!! I am giggling at the "instruction" comment, Are Jason and Jim brothers?
Love your pages and frame Cheryl!
Posted by: Leslie | June 27, 2007 at 06:30 AM
You should check into finding some doghouse plans that match your new house. GG can move out of the basement and into the doghouse.
Posted by: Kellli | June 27, 2007 at 09:52 AM
On the side of Gorgeous George..I have to state that my daughter should kiss the ground that he walks on for building her such a beautiful home..sorry Cheryl....oh and that is every day for the rest of his life..tee hee...ylm
Posted by: mom | June 28, 2007 at 03:13 PM
So do you now regret giving your mom your blog address? They have a way of being rational and it just isn't right. You are almost there. Can't wait to see it all done!!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Miller | July 02, 2007 at 09:42 PM