The Kitchen - Day 1

At last, at last it has started. We seem to have been working on this project forever, in reality it has only been two years or so. Today was day 1 of the kitchen re-fit. All the units have been removed - they were falling apart anyway. The floor and wall tiles have gone, and much of the old pipework from before we arrived is once again exposed. The cooker has also gone, it was becoming difficult to light. The fridge has found a temporary home in the lounge and is supporting the microwave. The freezer has been exiled to the garage where it will see out its days. A new fridge and freezer have been ordered. The washing machine and dishwasher are disconnected and 'resting' in the garage. The car is parked on the street, and will have to survive up to 75 mm (about 3 inches) of rain if the forecast is correct.

The power and water was off for a considerable time. At pensioners praise I found myself saying, as part of my sermon on "Gods gift in Creation", how much I missed access to fresh, clean and drinkable water. The loss of power, and the resultant separation from keyboard and screen didn't seem to worry me! It is not lost on me how fortunate I am to live in a country that provides drinkable water through pipes and into the house, most countries do not. Neither is it lost on me how fortunate I am to be able to re-fit my Kitchen!
As I said in my sermon, in a more round about way - that too is a Gift from God

Here is Jo taking pictures of the Kitchen in its barest state. The reconstruction has started - but only just.