Originally Posted by Gonnachange

I've spent most of the day so far waiting for the delivery of the counter tops and they just came. I am not a fan of Home Depot and the experience gave me one more reason to solidify my position. The delivery window given to me yesterday for today was 6 AM to 8 PM, with an assurance that I could track my delivery today and also that I would be given a phone call "well in advance" of the actual delivery. Tracking online was not possible beyond "Your order is being processed." and all I got from speaking with four people at the store was that they could only give me the name of the sub contractor making the delivery, but had no phone number and that the company did not respond to consumer inquires. A message left with the store manager has not yet been returned. Oh yes, that phone call well in advance of delivery was made when the truck was parked in front of my house. Clearly there are definitional differences in the term.

Exercise today is going to be much like yesterday, walking, pushups, and planks. I'll be moving some iron tomorrow.

My wife and I have no social plans tonight; dinner is going to be something involving chicken breasts.

Originally Posted by SoberLeigh

Do you like the countertops?????

Originally Posted by Gonnachange

The dirty deed is done. After about 35 years of cooking for guests I'm ordering in for the first time for tomorrow's book club meeting. My kitchen is marginally useful and I'll be able to cook for me and my wife tonight, but I'd be severely compromised trying to cook for eight people tomorrow. The menu tonight is pan seared shrimp with Old Bay Seasoning and a salad. Quick and not a lot of pots/pans/utensils needed.

I've done 75 pushups in 3 sets of 25 with a one minute rest; the last set was a struggle and I needed some additional time to get off the floor. I also did about 5 minutes of planks. As for the aforementioned stretching, that probably won't happen.

Originally Posted by Gonnachange

Yes, I like the counter tops. More importantly so does Ms. Gonnachange. :-) Thanks for asking.

Originally Posted by Gonnachange

I'm in no manner comparing my situation with what's going on in Texas and the southeast, but the house is in disarray. With reason and purpose, but normality is not a word I would use to describe the situation. Which it's why it's a perfect time to host a dinner party for my book club on Friday, have out of town friends visit on Monday, have my wifey relatives from across the pond stay with us starting next Wednesday, host a holiday dinner party the next day for about ten people, and next weekend have a family party with about 30 attendees. As the saying goes, timing is everything.

I was at the gym this morning at 6 for a strength and stamina class. Waking up early enough to fuel my body and get somewhat limber isn't much fun, but it's only one day a week and I really do like getting so much done early in the day.

I still have an unusable kitchen and I don't want to order in again so I'm making burgers and a salad for dinner tonight. I've put together a menu for Friday's book club meeting as well as exploring some take out options in case I won't be able to cook.

Originally Posted by SoberLeigh

Good decision, GC.

And everyone needs a paper plastic night now and then

Originally Posted by SoberLeigh

You should have seen the condition of our home when we evacuated! All floor coverings were rolled and placed on beds. All furniture was elevated about 6". All outdoor furniture was moved inside. Buffets were emptied prior to lifting so dishes, linens, etc. we're on countertops . .

It was a mess!!!!

Originally Posted by Gonnachange

What we're going through is NOTHING compared to what you experienced.

Regarding the counter tops, Ms. GC wanted to go with a laminate, so we did. I pick my spots, especially when I don't have a strong opinion.

Originally Posted by Gonnachange

What we're going through is NOTHING compared to what you experienced.

Regarding the counter tops, Ms. GC wanted to go with a laminate, so we did. I pick my spots, especially when I don't have a strong opinion.

Originally Posted by SoberLeigh

Have you tried or had fish tacos lately?

A fleshier fish works best; manga slas makes a fabulous topping.

Originally Posted by Gonnachange

No, not lately. Given the conditions today around here that would have been a nice choice for dinner, but I'm not going to the market now.

I assume you meant to type mango salsa. I've used a version for roasted pork tenderloin, but not for fish tacos and can see how it would marry well with a fleshy white fish.

Dinner plans are still up in the air; I have little initiative so I'm thinking of using up the rest of the leftovers and supplementing them with something easy because as I wrote before I don't have enough for a full dinner.

Originally Posted by SoberLeigh

Yes, mango!!!!!!!! It is delightful in fish tacos.

Originally Posted by Gonnachange

I'll keep it in mind.

Today

Exercise for the day is going to be the walk I did to meet a friend for breakfast, emptying a book case, and then moving said book case and some other furniture.

The scope of our home improvement projects is getting larger as we found mold in the basement. That is presently being eradicated, but the question of how the moisture got there remains and the process of determining that will start tomorrow. Obviously more time and more $$, but an issue that needs to be addressed.

We're going to my MIL's house for dinner tonight so no cooking for me.

Originally Posted by SoberLeigh

Oh no - dreaded mold.

I hope that the source is easily and inexpensively discovered and corrected.