Prep Kitchen/Bakery Framing Week Two and a Half
Last week left off with walls in and old roof torn off. The roof wasn’t scheduled to be replaced but, as we suspected, when we got into it the old roof had to go. Of course, then the rains began. …
Author: Troy
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about.
7/7/2020 edit:
As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master.
I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank.
Thank You!
Prep Kitchen/Bakery Framing Begins
I’ve done a lot of remodels but this one has been the most “interesting”. The framers arrived along with their first materials package. It has been interesting to see how materials and techniques have changed. Week one, framing. The existing …
Wild Honey Gets A New Prep Kitchen/Bakery, Slowly
The Wild honey desperately needs more space in the kitchen and The City Bear Bakery needs to move out of Melody & Scott’s kitchen into a commercial kitchen. The plan is to build a prep kitchen/bakery onto the rear of …
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New Bathroom
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Earl Update
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