Take one day off (Thursday), add one old 4x4 truck, one electric chain saw and 3 rednecks...

Another part of our reno plan is to build a combination entry, mudroom and sun porch on the back of the house.  That means the old 1980's porch has to meet it's maker...literally ! Brother-in-law Tony built it and was brought in to remove it; along with his old 4x4. Along with myself, Margot's father Jean-Marie, a couple of reciprocating saws and a long sling attached to the 4x4, we were ready to tackle the porch. Thanks to Angus and his little electric chainsaw which helped big time in the crunch.

After several attempts with the 4x4 literally coming off the ground, the many five and six inch nails gave up their hold on the house and gave way to freedom for the porch.  Also seeking freedom that morning was one of Tony's abdominal muscles in way of a hernia. He promptly left once the porch and he had their final words.

This left Jean-Marie, Margot's mother Diane and myself wondering what to do next. Well after the porch, the next room in is the kitchen...off with the old cupboards !  I am sure my sisters would have clapped with joy seeing the old, really way-too-short counter and sink come out after the many years of bending over washing the dishes. This went rather quickly so we moved into the bathroom to finish off the early 1980's cabinets, tub and shower.  However, one piece of the cabinet did not want to go that quietly. It decided to fall onto Jean-Marie's head; along with it's many nails, gashing him enough to send him with Diane for some stitches.

Then, there was only one; me...... I called it a day.

Ce n'est qu'après l'école que j'ai su que mon Papa avait été «attaqué» par une planche et des clous !!  Ce soir-là, c'était notre rencontre de parents et ce n'est que très tard en soirée que j'ai pu aller voir mon père et ses points de suture !  Heureusement, il allait bien !!  Oufff....