Captains Log
It is snowing again.
This marks day 3 of the enforced confinement brought on by the snowstorm.
Thursday began the confinement with 20 inches of snow falling in a 24 hour period. The streets were impassable.
Friday was bright and sunny, however, the equipment necessary to liberate the inhabitants of this particular establishment did not appear until late Friday afternoon.
This morning, more snow began falling, conditions quickly deteriorated, and the inhabitants were forced once again to remain in confinement.
Cabin fever is beginning to set in.
The terra cotta ceramic tile floor in the hallway that has been loosing tiles over the last 8 years is the latest victim of this cabin fever. This floor has been a problem for every so often, as you walk along, you will hear a crunch, look down, and realize that another tile has broken underfoot.
Thursday, I decided that this madness must end.
I began pulling up tiles - both the offensive ones that had pulled up or broken, and the innocent ones that were still attached to the floor.
By the end of the day on Thursday, I had pulled up the tiles from the entire hallway. This includes the entry hall from the front door, back to the bedroom doors.
Friday, I decided that since the floor was pulled up, I should paint the ceilings and trim. I also touched up the paint on the walls.
Last night, husband and I hauled the tile out to the van.
This morning, I have spent hours sweeping and vacuuming the floor, in a futile attempt to pick up the last of the dirt and grit off of the floor before we attempt to lay the new floor.
Husband has been battling valiantly to clear the driveway enough to end our enforced confinement.
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