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Sorry to disappoint but this is definately not about golf.

Earlier this week the granite people called and said they would be prepared to install today (Friday).  That works perfectly because I'll be away as of Sunday.

The hardwood flooring would have to be installed prior to the granite.  The hardwood was chosen weeks ago it only needed to be delivered.  Tuesday it arrived giving us Wednesday and Thursday to install.  NOT........When we opened the hardwood Wednesday morning it was the wrong one!  A brief phone call let us know that the error would be corrected but we would need to wait until the selected one is in stock again six or eight weeks from now.

Botty isnt at all pleased at that prospect.  Off to the location of purchase to see if there is something even remotely close available and in stock.  NOPE...........but there was one that I like.  We were able to get it here by late Wednesday and of course no one could work on the install until Thursday.  Glitches happened of course.  The installer would have to do it Thursday evening but was willing to work late into the night.  He was due at 7 pm.  When I arrived home at 6:30 there was a message from the granite people.  "We wont be able to install until Monday."

Now we have the weekend to do the flooring.  The next situation is that I'll have to phone the granite people when they open and tell them it will have to be a week from Monday because I'll be away as of Sunday.

Here is what I chose.  TIGERWOOD.

My original choice was Brazillian Cherry but I really like all the color changes in the Tigerwood so once again I'm not disappointed in the results of the glitches.

 



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  • CayenneMan said on Aug 22, 2008....
        botoni, I'm not laughing at you but I am laughing . It's good to know I'm not by myself in the never ending "soap opera" of events that occur during home improvement projects.   Sometimes I compare it to picking up my order at the McDonalds drive thru window.
  • skald said on Aug 22, 2008....
    Sure is a lot of work, renovating. I think the Tigerwood is beautiful. 
  • uniquely-ironic said on Aug 22, 2008....
    I think the Tigerwood is much more interesting than the cherrywood.  Not as cliche.  Sorry to hear about the delays, but yes, it's all part of the joys of a renovation.
  • kruuyai said on Aug 22, 2008....
    Cool woody, botoni!  ;-)
  • Zayda said on Aug 22, 2008....
    Bottie: I love the Tigerwood floors. There's such depth and warmth to them.
  • woman said on Aug 22, 2008....
    I call things like this "happy accidents". Your flooring is beautiful and unusual. I can't imagine the cherrywood being any better. Will you put it in the swoon room too? It might MAKE me swoon....
  • RollingC said on Aug 23, 2008....
    Very good choice...I like the color changes in the wood.  It's got character and warmth. Can't wait for the project to be finished to look at it. It's going to be a work of art.
    Rc
  • hotaka said on Aug 23, 2008....
    I just read secretlife's TV story and now this. Makes you want to scream almost. But at least you came out with something to be pleased about. The wood looks great. Now when you have guests they can tell you, "I really like your wood, botoni." "Yeah, man. You've got great wood."
  • FutureGoddess said on Aug 23, 2008....
    Everything happens for a reason, right Bo? 
  • botoni said on Aug 23, 2008....

    Cayenne, Thank you for reminding me.  I should have written a post about it.  We went to get supper from KFC and actually came home with everything we ordered.  That's the second time!......lol.

    Skald,  Thanks.  Every board that goes down looks better and better.

    UI....You're right on!  The little granite sample I have really works with the tigerwood too.

    Kruu.....I knew you'd notice!...hehehe

    Zayda....I fell in love with it when I saw it in Marlenes' living room.  She's gonna go abe on me when she sees it here.

    Woman.....It's on order for the swoon room just because you've requested it.

    Rolling.....All the 'happy accidents' that woman points out are turning out way better than imagined. 

    Hotaka.....LOL!  It's obvious that both Secret and I live charmed lives.

    Future.....It does indeed and I'm always delighted to have one of my design faux pas turn out corrected.

  • queenparanoia said on Aug 24, 2008....
    nice... ;-)
  • silverwhisper said on Aug 25, 2008....
    botoni, you have a genius for seeing change as opportunity. i wish more people had that gift--myself included!

    ed
  • crybabylu said on Sep 01, 2008....
    loving it!

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