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Getting smarter all the time

GeorgeLesley

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We are finishing the basement now, and I am doing most of the work. Lesley, bless her, has insisted that I sub out some work, like the electrical, plumbing, and hiring help to carry the plywood panels and bathroom fixtures from the garage to the basement. I am still doing all of the construction work, and some of the wiring (the simple stuff, I am a simple guy). Saturday I worked all day and am paying for it today (super bowl sunday), a bit sore. Today I am relaxing, reading the paper, playing with Tippy, and generally goofing off.

 

Just a few years ago I would have worked 10 hours everyday on a project like this until finished, and never would have considered hiring help for any part of it. Ahhhh, the joys of getting older and smarter.

 

 

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HostAsha

George:

 

you amaze me with your cando attitude. I don't think even in my prestroke days we would have attemped finishing basement. no wonder you have happy marriage you do have smartness of listening to your smart wife.

 

Asha

 

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fking

George,

 

That's great, I tried to have a bedroom added on downstairs, VA said no way unless I was a double amputee. My funds will not allow at this time. The lowest bid I got was 32,000 to 37,00 for a 20X20 handicap ready.

 

Wish I had your knowledge and ability to do that type of work.

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merichsen

George,

Do what you enjoy without pushing yourself beyond your limits. There is no Diedastrokediehard.net. It takes a lot of hard work to earn this membership, and enjoy the fringe benefits of relaxing. It doesn't appear too difficult, my husband seems to have mastered it.

Maria

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