Remodel

I haven't written for the past few days because....I have been remodeling the bathroom. As some of you know we had a water leak back in June, and ever since have been remodeling the whole house.

Most is done now, but we still hadn't got to some of the smaller areas.

So, because Stef was having a Pampered Chef party tommorrow, it meant I got to begin remodeling. She is a great help though! We started Monday night sanding and staining the stairs. Apparently, I don't know how to put on stain, because still today it is not fully dry, and it ended up being darker than I thought. Oh well, now I know for the next time (Please say there won't be a next time, please say there won't........).
Anyway, while we were waiting for that to dry, I built some shelves in the storage shed, then organized that. Then hung some new lighting in the kitchen, and then demolished the old sink, and began laying flooring and installing a new sink. Oh yeah, and we painted in there. So about 20 trips to Lowes and more money than I care to think about later, we are more on our way. At least the house looks presentable. I still have TONS of work though. None of the quarter round has been laid, and I haven't laid any transitions yet. I'm also debating on whether or not to do the closets. Jury is still out.
Then I have to replace or fix our dishwasher (it was recalled), change a few remaining water lines, paint a few more rooms, go to the store with Stef and get decorations, and then somehow take time to enjoy the things I'm putting in the house.
It is fun though and I'm having a good time learning all the things (even if it is the hard way).
Well I'm going to go for now and get some R&R.
Have a good one, and if you need anything fixed, you know who to call!
Andrew
no, not me, someone who knows what they're doing. JJ, you can call me too. :-)

What a week!

I'm back home, and wow, what a week it has been! I got home Monday night, Tues morning, and the next day, I was told about a conference that was in town. So, Wed. Morn, bright and early, Stef and I headed downtown for the conference. It was with the Americana Music Association, and it was AWESOME! Tons of great info, and getting to meet and talk with fellow musicians. MMM...good times :-)
So, while I was there, I was given the opportunity to play in a Songwriter's night. It was so much fun! I am supposed to play again this Friday.
This was my first songwriter night. I will be playing more songwriter nights very soon. I have quite a few new songs that I'm looking forward to showing you. Let me know if you're interested in having me perform. I am also going to be doing more house concerts. If you would like me to come play in your living room, let me know. E-mail me at andrew@andrewlael.com
For now, it is time to get busy on finalizing those songs!
Until next time,
Andrew

Howdy, Stranger

Okay,
I know it's been about six months since I have posted, but like all good ideas, they start out strong, and then slowly fizzle out.
So, I'm giving this a go, one more time. I'm writing this on my last day of selling EZ-Buns. I am excited about being home, and getting more involved with my church and friends and music. So, stay tuned for more info on my musical journey.
Later!