Jackie has contacted the k-zoo court system. A check may be sent. If that's the case Bakkwell might be wearing some new jean-shorts this summer. Fingers are crossed.
UPDATE, 10:44am: We've got water, a disposal, and dishwasher!
Hi. Quite a few things have happened since my last post. For one, another MLK day has come and gone although I did not bake a brownie cake -- maybe next year. I also lost the camera battery charger. Until I find it or buy a new one I won't have pictures.
Anyhoo, we got our countertops in and installed. We have begun cutting and installing toe-kicks and filler pieces. The plumber is here right now, plumbing. He's going to replace the old, stinky, dirty trap; hook up the sink, disposal, and dishwasher. (We have all of our plumbing needs taken care of by the Nelson Brothers.)
I am going to paint today. We have also picked out our tile back splash and will order it soon.
In lieu of kitchen photos I have posted pics from a carnival we went to in September, 2006. Mikey and Sammie had a real nice time.
Remember when our house on Forbes got broken into? I got a check in the mail today from the County of Kalamazoo Finance Department/9th Circuit Court Restitution. Apparently that black/french/top-hat wearing breaking-and-enterer hasn't completely fulfilled his debt to society. I've hunted all over the web (OTIS and different K-zoo websites) to try to find records on the guy (his name is listed in the description field) but haven't found anything. The check is for $81.25.
I wonder if Jackie got one today. I know bol didn't. Only Jackie and I got checks at school. Sometimes they were for $25; other times for $7 or so. I guess it depended on how many shifts he worked at Wendy's.
Anyhoo, more than ten years later I get a check for $81.25. WTF? (and doesn't anyone like our new puppy? WTF?)
1240 Forbes: Scene of the crime. (Photo reproduced with permission from brickmyers.com)
After a few half-steps and short-strokes we successfully hung the microwave. It was a major bitch as no studs lined up with the template on which the micro is supposed to rest. So we were forced to take drastic action -- we cut holes in the wall and made our own studs. Mark and Maria were in town, so Mark was able to give us a hand. Bob Villa would have crapped his drawers.
To top it off I installed some of the under cabinet lights and Tanya finished installing the drawer fronts and hung the first door. It was a good day.
Peep this.
Brother Mike (stairs) has joined the blogosphere. Check him out at www.pcolamove.blogspot.com 
I stole this picture of Larry from him.
Happy New Year -- shout out to my brah' in Pensacola who is living large on the ocean, drinking beers with Lacoe (Lacroix!). More on Stairs later....
We are done installing cabinets. Next up -- install the microwave, paint, install the shelving and doors, finish the floor on the landing, and wait for the countertops (another week or two).
Here's a blazin' new video for the NEW YEAR! holla back.
