tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post3526283152093905498..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Failure to FocusKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-4659576918859637352019-04-14T16:55:17.543-07:002019-04-14T16:55:17.543-07:00Our house was built in 1951, when asbestos was sti...Our house was built in 1951, when asbestos was still in use for heating and cooling systems. The inspector identified 4 spots (out of 14 he tested as potential sources). They pose no immediate threat but, if the remodel works touches them, which is likely in 2 cases, it has to be professionally removed. We thought it best just to remove all 4 sources rather than possibly have to deal with the issue again in the future. The work will be done at the start of demolition.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87732006208422439012019-04-14T15:51:29.557-07:002019-04-14T15:51:29.557-07:00So much is happening around your house. Asbestos r...So much is happening around your house. Asbestos remediation removal???? Weird. I thought they didn't use asbestos in houses for many years. It is such a difficult job. I hope you don't really have asbestos in your house.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22636035338994057452019-04-13T10:42:44.696-07:002019-04-13T10:42:44.696-07:00I'd be happier to watch it from a distance mys...I'd be happier to watch it from a distance myself, cindy ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69381908323414093752019-04-13T04:28:52.316-07:002019-04-13T04:28:52.316-07:00Oh, a remodeling project! Both exciting and scary...Oh, a remodeling project! Both exciting and scary. Upheaval and change can try the patience. I love watching construction, so I will look forward to seeing your progress.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-26782906747150538602019-04-12T11:29:56.066-07:002019-04-12T11:29:56.066-07:00If early indications are evidence, I think the rem...If early indications are evidence, I think the remodel is going to be a bumpy ride, Kim!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-58866676303561406782019-04-12T05:35:47.640-07:002019-04-12T05:35:47.640-07:00The garden looks lovely and a box full of goodies ...The garden looks lovely and a box full of goodies waiting - how fun. Not so fun the renovation work - eek. I'll hope for things to go smoothly and quickly. Red Dirt Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16522776928739149507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-13194825531141226762019-04-11T19:05:02.633-07:002019-04-11T19:05:02.633-07:00That's what my local friends keep telling me b...That's what my local friends keep telling me but the road's certainly been bumpy already!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-18571952003314743662019-04-11T17:37:02.253-07:002019-04-11T17:37:02.253-07:00I shudder to think of you living through the renov...I shudder to think of you living through the renovations. I had little kids the last time we did a renovation and I think I may still have a bit of PTSD. ;) The good news is you'll get through it and everything will be shiny-new!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3702953470833756602019-04-11T17:03:48.691-07:002019-04-11T17:03:48.691-07:00I look forward to everything being ticked off! I ...I look forward to everything being ticked off! I added the earthquake retrofit to the plan myself after reading an article on what Californians should be doing as protection against "the big one" everyone says is coming.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-83809456833097750222019-04-11T17:01:07.003-07:002019-04-11T17:01:07.003-07:00Her catio, which attaches to the living room, won&...Her catio, which attaches to the living room, won't be directly impacted but it'll be close to the construction activity at times. I plan to lock her in there when people are coming and going to avoid the kind of thing that happened with your Chocolat. I'm not sure how comfortable she'll be when it get noisy, though. My vet's recommended a "nutraceutical" that will help her stay calm, which I'm going to try adding to her food.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-54564559129236920662019-04-11T16:51:09.860-07:002019-04-11T16:51:09.860-07:00Succulents are a big part of my garden, Arun. As d...Succulents are a big part of my garden, Arun. As drought becomes an issue all over the world, I suspect we'll see them pop up in more and more places.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-74853744886792669192019-04-11T14:53:51.974-07:002019-04-11T14:53:51.974-07:00Once during our renovations Chocolat shot out of t...Once during our renovations Chocolat shot out of the house, vanished into the street. Round and round yelling for him ... till the builders told us the cat came straight back into the garden.<br /><br />Will Pipig keep her catio in the tiny house? Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45518123168249354632019-04-11T14:50:28.416-07:002019-04-11T14:50:28.416-07:00Asbestos out and earthquake retrofit!
Stay safe. ...Asbestos out and earthquake retrofit! <br />Stay safe. Will be a relief when those two are ticked off.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84858592820100841712019-04-11T10:15:13.204-07:002019-04-11T10:15:13.204-07:00Oh Wow! such beautiful landscape in the first pic ...Oh Wow! such beautiful landscape in the first pic are those all succulents hardy in your environment ...Geometrical arrangement of succulents brings so much of color in the garden for the upcoming drought days in our region .<br />Have a great week aheadArun Goyalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392677395534162707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71147644093198134312019-04-11T10:08:28.935-07:002019-04-11T10:08:28.935-07:00My regular refrain with the contractor is that I d...My regular refrain with the contractor is that I don't want to be living in a construction zone when Christmas arrives but, as the start date continues to slip, I think that prospect is becoming more likely (despite his reassurances).<br /><br />As to the oregano and chives, our heavy winter rains had the unfortunate result of entrenching their hold on that bed. I'm going to be doing a lot of digging...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8063322858832775712019-04-11T10:02:47.380-07:002019-04-11T10:02:47.380-07:00We'll be living in less than half our house. ...We'll be living in less than half our house. My husband reminds me that we've lived in small spaces before (a long, long time ago). I'm most worried about my cat, my husband's ability cook what he needs to eat (unlike me he's got serious dietary restrictions), and any collateral damage that could befall my garden.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49348632995986404142019-04-11T06:59:15.360-07:002019-04-11T06:59:15.360-07:00Oy - when it comes to renovations, the miracle is ...Oy - when it comes to renovations, the miracle is if they are on time and there are no surprises. I actually don't think I've ever heard of such a thing!<br /><br />And I've had similar issues removing both oregano and chives so now they are each in a self-contained section of the bed which will be much easier to deal with should I ever want to relocate them.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72561398289488894542019-04-10T21:35:05.076-07:002019-04-10T21:35:05.076-07:00You have my sympathy, I can’t imagine what the com...You have my sympathy, I can’t imagine what the coming months are going to be like for you...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-78559263045826186062019-04-10T19:03:51.082-07:002019-04-10T19:03:51.082-07:00I don't have any projects on the scale of thos...I don't have any projects on the scale of those we faced a few years ago but perhaps therein lies the problem, Kathy. Tweaking an existing bed requires more thought than digging everything up and planting from scratch.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28441011139906710262019-04-10T19:01:17.622-07:002019-04-10T19:01:17.622-07:00A friend has told me (twice!) that it would be bet...A friend has told me (twice!) that it would be better to shop for a new house than go through a remodel. I'm beginning to believe she may be right. We began serious discussions of this remodel - and dialogue with the city on the requirements to obtain a permit to proceed - last July.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32871797747820840442019-04-10T18:29:03.892-07:002019-04-10T18:29:03.892-07:00I don't have a remodel project looming but I s...I don't have a remodel project looming but I still have focus issues in spring. There is so damn much to do ! kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73447657192248438362019-04-10T16:47:42.015-07:002019-04-10T16:47:42.015-07:00Agh! The prospect of house remodeling makes me shu...Agh! The prospect of house remodeling makes me shudder with horror. Our kitchen and master bath could do with some updating, but I'm happy to just plod along with them as is. I often have trouble focusing in the spring when I have too many projects all going on at once. It helps me to consider what the worst consequences of things not being done will be, and then I do the most urgent. Good luck on your remodel!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com