Today was really a surprise. We started to put together the stereo units from California. At least Neil did. What a puzzle he had. There are four units all apart and no directions. Also there is only one bag of screws and bolts and stuff. There should be two bags so he put together the TV stand and the cabinet that had the LP's in. We ran out of the bolts and screws and pegs so took a trip to IKEA in Tampa on Saturday to see if we could get some more. They were out of most of the spare parts, which are free by the way, and we took all they had. Neil put together one of the tall cabinets minus the glass door. That is what is missing in the other bag of parts. I found a place online that sells the hinges so bought then at a cost of about $2.00 a set; not bad for that. Hope they work well though.
Got one completed and have another to go. Bought two beautiful painting for Alfred Gockel and must hang them as soon as we get the room painted. Have painted part in the pale green and want to paint the rest in the Creamy Pebbles, a creamy beige, before hanging the pictures. It takes such a long time to get the house in order. At least the ceiling no longer leaks, thank goodness. We have painted and finished the family room and the kitchen is almost finished too. Need to put up the back splash and then the range hood. That is for next weekend. Going out to dinner tonight with Millie and Neil. I really enjoy that as we haven't seen Millie since the weekend before last at Sea Critters. That restaurant is getting a bit much now. Always seems busy and the food isn't as good as it used to be. We always love a good fish place and esp. the Moon Under Water on the St. Pete's waterfront but that is so far and a bit expensive. It's also hard to park. Seems there is always something going on in downtown St. Pete's. Will go to the market tomorrow.