Thanks Krisz! This is just the natural maple, before staining. One option they're giving us is to just put a clear protective top coat on the natural wood and that would definitely be my preference.

I appreciate it! We'll be so glad to have our house back at the end of this week!

Thanks Tammy! I'd be sure to choose a partner who is kind and has a good sense of humor—in the end that's the most important thing.

Thanks! It's a long time considering this is the second marriage for the both of us!

Thanks! I hope the next 20 years don't go as quickly (but I know they will). I like wood floors better too. We'll be choosing the stain color tomorrow so that should be interesting. One option is just

Thanks my friend!

Thanks @bozz. Oh, you can say that again. It can be pretty scary sometimes. My wife just organized her 40th high school reunion and it was so strange hearing the stories of people retiring. It just doesn't

Much appreciated!

Thank you!

Thank you! The sunlight in the room is my favorite part. It's sunniest in the wintertime since the sun is further south so it works out perfectly. I appreciate it. Keeping track of these contractors has

Thank you! Happy (nearly) 29 year anniversary to the both of you! It's not always easy but if you can find a way through the challenges it's worth it. The office will be for me to write in, mostly. It's

Thank you!

Thank you! The time has gone so quickly!

Oh, the wrinkles are there (in my case anyway). : ) 52 years! I don't know that we'll achieve that one but maybe! I think if you can find a way to get through the rough patches together it does make you

No need to apologize! Universities are the same way here in America—money making machines. Reaching an equilibrium is a good way to phrase it. I think this is what needs to happen. Our heads are spinning

You're welcome!

Yes! Worry is wasted energy. That energy is better redirected to find solutions.

Thank you!

Reading the post comments are one of my favorite things to do as well! Yeah, a lot of people are in their own bubbles. I think when we step outside of our personal bubbles and look around at what others

You're right! The world is difficult right now, so very difficult. All of the mis/disinformation online has left so many either stuck in silos/echo-chambers or left to navigate their lives without a compass.