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Miracles and the Next Generation

Posted by Fiss on April 24, 2009

“Come…dry your eyes, for you are life, rarer than a quark and unpredictable beyond the dreams of Heisenberg…dry your eyes…”

I’ve often said that the greatest thing I’ve ever done was to mash my fingers against the keys of an old Microsoft keyboard. To write about the epic and sometimes petty worlds created by my sleep-deprived brain and wonderful, sugar-sweet friendships.

Other times, my greatest moments include saying things like ‘I Do’, or ‘Amen’. In all these things, however, it is the act of creation that ties them together.

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The House Part OVER 9000! – Done!

Posted by Fiss on January 24, 2009

Finally, as promised, here are a few pics of the new house.  More as we go!

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The House Part 17: Almost Done!

Posted by Fiss on November 30, 2008

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The House Part 16: Floors!

Posted by Fiss on November 24, 2008

Well, it’s official, we have tile, carpet and base-boards now.  It’s almost done!  T-Minus 18 Days!

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The House Part 15: LOL I SHAT BRIX!

Posted by Fiss on November 15, 2008

ZOMG!  BUT WHO WAS ON THE FONE????!!!

We have Rocks!  And Sinks!  And plumbing!  And the new tile looks friggin amazing.

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The House Part 14: “PILOT! I need more LIIIGHT!”

Posted by Fiss on November 8, 2008

Also included are pictures of our tile/colour selections, and the wonderful Senie looking toward our brand new lights. 😀

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The House Part 13: A dash of Colour

Posted by Fiss on October 28, 2008

Finally, the home is looking a bit more than a generic beige lump on the plains.  Once they add the Stone trim, it will look incredible.  😀

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The House Part 12: WOOD!

Posted by Fiss on October 25, 2008

Cabinates, bathtubs and wood, oh my!  Sorry about the harsh glare from this set…camera-phone due to me forgetting to bring the nice big digital camera on my bike when I went down.

Huhuhuh…hey Beavis…he said Wood…

Heh heh heh heh, yeah, yeah!  And…uh…studs.  Hehehehehehehe…

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The House Part 11: Drywall

Posted by Fiss on October 16, 2008

The house is progressing pretty well, they’re about to begin to lay down carpet and tile and have the walls finished except for the finishing touches.  Hopefully some more good pics to come!  The gallery below is the progress between 2 or 3 visits.

Updated possession date is December 4-18, still before Christmas.

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The House Part 10: ARMOUR!

Posted by Fiss on September 19, 2008

Our house has ARMOUR!

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