I am repairing Margo's guest bathroom.

I went shopping and bought what I thought I will need. Then brought is to her house and dropped it off. I just wanted to take the toilet out and get ready for the next day (Dec. 2nd.) to do the repair and put down plywood and new flooring and then a new toilet. 

While I was cutting the old flooring out. I cut an electric romex wire. I found that it is a line going outside for the front outlets. So, I open it up and cleaned it and put connector on it with new wire. Then wrapped it in red electric tape and pushed it down so I will not have to deal with it again. 

As I testing how the studs are a little shot. I ran sister boards along the old ones. Screwed them into the old ones and even put another sister board to reinforce the toilet seat. 

I used 1/2" plywood and screwed down and even ran some caulk in the seams. You can see there is still some other boards that are somewhat damaged. I could have torn out all the plywood and redo it all. But the cost would be a lot higher to the customer. So, my plan is to drop a sheet of 3/8" Over the whole floor. 

Today was a little longer than I like to work. But now I can come in the next day and put down the new flooring and run the molding all the way around the room. Then install the new toilet. 

I came back the next day and installed the new flooring. 

I got the flooring in, and this is the last piece to put it. After that I put the molding all the way around. Then I installed to toilet. 

I finished up and just had a little more of making sure everything is looking good. I did put some caulk on along the molding around the bathtub. Plus, along the walls.  

As i was trying to button everything up. Margo told me that she has to get ready for work. I said okay. So, I kept on working. I even put caulk on the inside of the toilet. It's a America Standard Toilet. Home Depot doesn't carry the Delta toilets anymore. So this was really the only one that I could see that would work for her bathroom. I really love the Delta toilets. When you put the tank on there are no bolts going thru the tank itself. They have like loops under the tank on the outside, you can't see them, but I never worried about the tank leaking. When I buy a toilet that the bolts go thru the tank. I have been putting caulk under the washers and after tightening the bolts I put more caulk on top of the bolt too. Just trying to make sure there are no leaks. So, I didn't turn the water on to the toilet, I will come back the next day and do that to make sure no leaks are happening. 

Now Margo comes to me again and tells me she has to get ready for work. So, I didn't take a final picture of this bathroom. I was rushing to get out of her house. 

I did come back the next day Dec.4th to turn the water back on and check for leaks. Thank you, Jesus no leaks and she handed me a check and she was veery happy to say the bathroom looks great. 

Oh, before I left, she asked me to look at the other bathroom at the light above the sink. 

Just needed to rotate the fluorescent bulb. 

I forgot to take a picture. She told me after Christmas she might want to redo her bathroom. 

Well, folks I got a call that kind of rocked me. I was told a gentleman I help raised in the Bahamas, was murdered. 

His name is Kevin Poritier. He just turned 30m years old on March 17th. I got a call from a young lady that works at the Adventure Learning Centre. She called me around 2:27pm on the 3rd of Dec. Then I talked with a few people and just trying to find more out. Then found a new report that The Tribune wrote. I watched it with Jeanne. Folks I don't know the answers at this time. But I al flying over to Nassau tomorrow morning and prayerfully will find some answers. 

I do ask for your prayers for his family, Kim (mom) he has four sisters. They can really use them now and for the next month or so. Being the Bahamas, I am not sure how fast I will be able to get things going??? So, please pray for me too. 

Thank you so much to read all of my blog. My prayer for you is, Jesus Christ LOVES YOU. 

 

Well folks I am getting caught up on my blogs.

I have not been keeping up on cleaning our vehicles. My truck even has mildew on it and I used the house cleaner that I get from Home Depot. It really does work. I spray it on and then get the car wash and brush and do a little scrubbing. All looking good afterwards. 

I just used the car wash on the Bronco. I don't want to hurt the coating they sprayed on this the day we bought it. It's not a ceramic coating. The guy at Mullinax Ford came out and explained what he sprayed on in before we took delivery of it. Like a heavy wax and it will last a long time and as long as you take care of it. So, i just wash it and put it under the oak tree and will be back after I get something to eat. To wax it.  

Aunt Jeanne is showing Payson. how to make (on Monday they made the cake, took it home and froze it) and decorate her daddy's Birthday Cake. They are making the frosting and decorating it today.

You can see Payson is having some fun. Aunt Jeanne showed her how to cut the cake top off. Then they she had her put the frosting on each level. Afterwards they started decorating it with different sizes of tip to make flowers and other designs. 

I guess when they got home Payson's mom (Michael) finished it up with other items. I saw a picture on Jeanne's phone on Friday how it turned out. But her daddy was very proud and happy she made it for him. 

Here you can see my little guy was with me and just hung out and relaxed. 

Prayerfully this next week I will put another coat of wax on my truck. It has been a long time since the last wax job. I need to protect her as much as I can. 

Overall, I was very tried at the end of the day. 

We spent our Thanksgiving with Bo and Katie and family. It really was a nice time. 

Friday and Saturday was shopping for the event happening on Monday evening at the Sunrise Kitchen. I am not sure who is coming, but I have been told there will be around 30 people there. Today is Sunday and Jeanne and I will be going to the school to start figuring things out. Jeanne has been looking on her laptop and phone about these platers that are call CHARCUTERIE. It's kind of funny, I have never heard of these before, meet Jeanne. she has been looking at these for many years. She has made them before, but not to this extent. I will be taking pictures while she is making them. 

I will share more the next time I get on here. 

So, prayerfully you are going to church today. Jeanne and I watched it last night online. Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale. Pastor Rubin taught last night. 

Luke 10: 25 to 29

Which is talks about a expert on the law questioned Jesus by asking him, Teacher what I must do to receive eternal life?

Jesus replied, "What does the law of Moss say? How do you read it?" The man answered, " You must love the Lord your God with all of your heart, al your soul. all your strength, and all your mind, And "Love your neighbor as yourself!" Right Jesus told him, "Do this and you will live" The man wanted to justify his actions, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"

Then Pastor went into the massage, The story of the GOOD SAMARTIAN.  

Just think about the above verses, who is your neighbor??? 

Well, if you have never read or heard the story? 

I will give you the short story. 

A Jewish man was walking along a narrow road, and it was known for a bad area. He was on his way to Jericho from Jerusalem. He was attacked by bandits, and they stripped him of his clothes and money, beat him and left him half dead beside the road. 

Jewish priest came along but when he saw him, he went on the other side of the road and passed by him. Then a Temple assistant walked over and looked him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. Then a despised Samaritan came along and when he saw the man he felt deep pity. Kneeling beside him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with medicine and bandage them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took to the inn, where he took care of him. The next day he handed the innkeeper two pieces of silver and told him to take care of the man. If his bill runs higher than that, he said I'll pay the difference the next time I am here. 

NOW which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits? Jesus asked. 

The man replied, "The one who showed him mercy" Then Jesus said "YES NOW GO AND DO THER SAME" 

I guess I didn't give you the short story afterwards. It okay, it was worth my time to share the whole story and WORD FOR WORD. 

Thank you, Lord, for Your Word. 

 

Nov 24th here is two more small jobs I got.

This is at Denis's house. I was here a week ago, had to replace a basket in the left sink. Put in a new faucet. Then afterwards, he asked if I could put up a blind over the kitchen window. It's kind of funny; this blind took me more time to put up then the work under the sink. 

Back to under the sink, you can see that there has been some water damaged. Instead of pulling everything up. Folks these cupboards are cardboard. If I take the lumber out, they will collapse. 

So, I am going right over the old shelve. I did make sure there was no water still there. I used an old dish towel to wipe everything off. 

You can see that there is a valley and I need to build it up. I used a 2"x2"x48" plus screwed a 2"x1" under that to build it up. Then cut the 1/4" plywood the size I need. Then cut off 7" to cut out the holes for the lines coming up under it. Then placed the front piece on and screwed it in place. 

I didn't go beyond the door openings. The reason is Denis had a stoke a while back and he cannot get down and put anything under that area. 

My Lord is helping me do these small jobs and I am so happy to know that. Folks I have been having some trouble with remembering things. So, I have been taking these pills my special memory doctor has given me a prescription to help me. 

Praise my Lord each and every day. 

A couple of days before this one. Dan called me (Mickey is a friend of his) This is his shed. And asked me to look at how to take a air conditioner out of a shed. I looked and started pulling the foam out and just kept checking to make sure I disconnect correctly. I know he will want to sell it down the road. 

This air conditioner was all locked in with the spray foam. I just cut is all away and pulled it into the shed and carried it out to the carport. 

I cut a piece of 1/4" door skin. 1/2" more than the opening. Then slid it into the side and put four screws in it, so I could move it around and get it where I wanted it. Then caulk it all in and made sure the holes were covered too. 

Then put up four pieces of 1"x2" pieces of lumber and screwed them in place. Then caulked it again. 

I checked the inside looking out to make sure there was no sun light coming in. 

About two months ago, I did some repair work on the shed door and frame. I bought like three cans of spray paint to try to match the color of the siding. Which to my surprise it was perfect. 

I put a couple of coats on and took some pictures and went over to Dan's house to collect my payment and just see how he is doing. 

Well folks today is Saturday Nov. 29th and I am just finishing u this up before I go to bed. 

So sweet dreams all and I will share more this next week. Thank you again for checking my blog out. 

Remember Jesus Christ Loves you. 

 

This is another job, in Spanish Lakes Country Club.

This is Margo's house. She got a letter on her door, saying you need to wash the east side of your house. There is mildew on it. So, I came over and looked and explained about cleaning her house. I told her if I only wash the east side, it will cost you $50.00 plus a cost of the cleaned total $70.00

Or wash the whole house $100.00 plus =$130.00 So, she just. She just wants to stop receiving letters. 

I washed to whole house, and all is well. 

Oh, while I was talking with Margo, the post lady (Meg) came up to the door and handed her a registered letter (cost $10.44) This letter was the same one she got on her door last week. It's sad how Wynn is first of all, scaring folks. I remember a few years ago, Miss Wells (92 years old) called me and sounded like she was ready to cry. Tom, I got a letter and it's telling me to have my pavers picked up in the back yard. I pulled up all the pavers, and all was well. These letters really seem unfair to these people. Most folks do the best they can to keep their homes clean and yard work looking pretty good. Don't get me wrong, I know some people don't worry about cleaning. Those need to get letters. But there are two guys that work for Wynn (in this park) that walk around and just look for something out of order and write up these letters. I know the HOA has been trying to help people out. 

I really hope and pray that each and every one had a wonderful Thanksgiving. 

This was our Thanksgiving Day. Our nephew Bo and Katie made it happen. 

It is so nice to get together and spend some time with family. 

Overall, I ate too much and went back and got more. Isn't that what it all folks do on Thanksgiving? 

Well, we had a nice time and Jeanne spent time with her sisters and just a great time. 

Today is Black Friday, but my wife and I really not needed anything for ourselves. 

But we do need to go shopping for a event we are doing on Dec 1st. Jeanne is planning a party for some folks at the Sunshine Kitchen and they want appetizers. There is a special name. (Charcuterie) She will be making roses out of lunch meat, all kinds of different chesses, vegetables, fruits and all kinds of food. With dips and spreads. Garnish and extras. Folks I have seen some of these boards my baby has made, and they really do look great, and people eat well too. 

I will share pictures next week. Prayerfully it all comes out, and everyone enjoys themselves.