In no particular order I would like to thank everyone that has helped out in the last month...
J- You really do kick ass in all that is house smashing.
Dude- You started this project off with the first hammer swing, and have wanted to help every step. You rock!
Ralph- Dumpster management, pile supervisor, and organizer of us freaks.
Charlie- Really, Dude put it best, you are a Super Hero.
Janet- Sandwich making, brick hauling mother of a Super Hero and Wonder Whore.
My Parents- For the hardest job of all, watching Dude.
John- Couldn't ask for a harder working brother-in-law! (and he is damn good looking)
Chris- Jack of all trades.
Jeff- Sledge hammers are not our friend Opland.
Pete- Willing to stand in the rain and jackhammer your ass off... what more can be said.
Claes- Roof climbing, brick smashing Swedish stud.
Runa- Keeping us cry babies in check.
Bonnie- Slurpee supplier.
Major- Wall destroyer.
Tom- Ceiling insulation King.
Aimee- Emotional support.
Sharon and the Diva crew- Caffeine hookup.
Steve- Neighbor to the North... your positive attitude, shared photos and loaner chains (no whips).
Andy- Neighbor to the South... your patience.
If I have forgotten someone, I am sorry... I am tired. Who's idea was it to build a house? Oh yeah, mine.
House destruction 101
Here are a few shots showing the progression over the last month.
things were wonky
So the comments you have all been leaving on my site all went into a black hole for a couple months... not that I am ignoring all of you... I just kinda thought no one was actually commenting. Think I have it all fixed.
Thank goodness for small favors
As I am showering dude wanders into the bathroom, pulls back the shower curtain and proceeds to pee into the shower.
Me- What are you doing?
Dude- Peeing in the shower.
Me- I see that. Why?
Dude- I like to pee into the shower. But don't worry... I prefer to poop in the toilet.
Hoover Dam and her hidden opposable thumbs
The dog is insane. She again opened the cabinets in the kitchen and emptied what she could. Pulled out the garbage can from underneath the sink and proceeded to spread trash throughout the house. What she didn't foresee was the slicing of her snout on a can. When I arrived home the house was destroyed and I found a little bit of blood on my bed. I knew by the large slice of snout missing there should be more blood... I just didn't know what she had done and where the large quantity of blood could be. I wouldn't put it past her to sit in the bathroom and clean her wound in the sink, she is that talented. The next day however, everything became clear. J was out of town so I had little reason to venture over to his side of the bed. When I finally did, I found what looked like a homicide scene someone attempted to quickly cover up. Two white towels completely soaked all the way through with blood neatly wrapped up in my down throw that usually sits on our love sac. When I pulled the down throw from the floor I noticed blood smeared all over the wall, I am sure from when she was hiding the evidence. I shook my head and wondered how. The best part of all was the look she gave me upon my discovery, one that clearly stated she would never tell.
It's been awhile
Working on our house... A couple weeks makes short work of a house. So far one giant dumpster has been filled. I will put some pictures up this weekend.
Hoover opened the refrigerator and emptied everything that she could get into. Cheese, lunch meat, and left over Chinese food... she was not feeling so well for a couple days.
My Birthday was on Wednesday. I was surprised by my friends with gifts and cake, what could be better.
Work has been insane. We have had case after case with no end in sight.
I am very happy for the weekend to finally be here. More work to be done on tear down... and then watching Super Bowl with friends on Sunday.