A Post for Corey

Corey asks, I deliver, so here's a quick morning update. I didn't have my camera with me last night, so you'll have to use your imaginations.

I spent yesterday packing at the Lexington house, then met Josh at the Squat when he got off work. Remember this poorly constructed door frame shelving in the "kitchen?"

Demolition

I wanted to give you all a status update on the actual Squat, so you get two posts in one day! We were planning on spending today relaxing at home, avoiding any sort of moving/ remodel activity. We were going to spend the day in our pajamas, cuddling with our kitties (Paddy is on the mend, BTW!) and watching movies.

Paddy O'Whiskers helping me pack 12/1

By noon we were heading to Alberta, just to install some overhead lighting and touch up the trim paint before having more carpet laid. When we arrived, it was way too cold to paint. While waiting for the heat to kick in, I asked Josh what he thought was under the shingle siding on our "foyer" walls.

Before

Yesterday we finally got access to The Squat. We spent the morning feeling nervous, excited and-- above all-- nauseous as hell. We got inside to a space much warmer and well insulated than expected. Yay! We also discovered a kitchen that not only lacks any shelves and/or counters (as we knew was the case), but is also missing any appliances. You know, like a stove. Or fridge. We simply have a graffiti-covered room.

 We began priming, only to learn that much of the spray paint used for the wall "art" was oil-based, which prevented the water-based Kilz from adhering.



 In the sink room off the kitchen, we found a loose broken faucet and sink.counter that aren't secured. Phew.

 The overhead light in the bathroom was broken, and the lid of the powder blue padded toilet seat was broken off. The hot water faucet on the vintage sink barely ran as a slow trickle, and I won't even get started on the low door and paint job.