Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell

 

TGIF

 

I Always like Fridays. It is almost a signal to do something fun. People keep asking me why I like Fridays if in fact I am retired. The answer is pretty straightforward.  Friday is still the golden standard to measure the week. I don’t know about you, but I tend to write more during the week than on Saturday and Sunday. The week seems like it has been set aside for work and the weekend for play. I suppose Friday represents the cut off between feeling accomplished and being given permission to be lazy. So why not celebrate its arrival retired or not?

This week was good in that our roof was completed. I don’t know what it is about a metal roof, but there is an enormous amount of pounding that goes with the installation. All is quiet now. We also have the contractor who is repairing our sun deck, railings, and garage actually working. YAY. He is doing all kinds of demolition. (which contractors love to do) Always have to hope he’ll come back and put everything back together. This brings up today’s JohnKu. It is about the ease of dismantling. I hope you have a super weekend.

Tear Down by John W. Howell © 2017

The dismantling,

Of buildings and or people. . .

Easy. Rebuild tough.

61 thoughts on “Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF”

  2. Your JohnKu captures the process powerfully. Destruction happens fast, rebuilding is labor and time intensive. All is transformed in the end, the project and us. Blessings to you and yours. 🙂

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  7. Yikes. I do hope they return. We’ve had a couple of contractors who left us hanging in the past. Good luck.

    As for the metal roof? I’m sure the construction noise was ridiculously loud, but doesn’t it sound heavenly in the rain?

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      1. When I was young, we had metal awnings, one of which was right outside my bedroom window. When I got older (but still lived at home) we had an extensive remodel, and the metal awnings were replaced with shingles. The renovations were really nice—porches were removed, expanded, or turned into a larger sunroom—but I always missed the sound of rain on metal.

        I’m glad you got the wonderful sound back.

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  10. Yay! Glad the roof is done. Now Bailey and Lucy can relax…that is until the next round. You are so right. It is much easier to tear down than rebuild and that applies to most every facet of life. Happy Friday!

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  12. But it’s the thorough demolition that makes the rebuild job easier. Always easier to work from a clean start. As Mike Holmes used to say on his TV show, “this all has to go!”

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  14. A particularly strong JohnKu, today, and I love your take on Fridays. Retired or not, there is magic that comes with every Friday.

    So glad to hear the repairs are progressing. We just did a complete gut of our dining room and kitchen, knocking down the wall between them for one large room. It’s amazing the mess contractors can make.They’re like kids having fun when they get to demolish things!

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  18. Hi John! Happy Friday! I’m so glad your roof is finally done. It’s also great that your contractor is actually working. Ha, ha! Great Johnku! It’s so true, tearing things down is so much faster and easier than all the work and effort it takes to rebuild. Have a wonderful weekend❣️

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  20. John, I’m retired and love Fridays! Haven’t figured out specific reasons yet. Seeing as everyday is just another glorious day! Hope everything demo-ed gets put back together! Happy Holidays! 🎄🎄🎄Christine

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  26. Ahh, I’m jealous that you’re retired, John, but happy for you. We are so ready mentally, but not financially. 🙂 One more still to get through college. So, Fridays are always welcomed, and I hope all goes smoothly with the rebuilding, too. Happy Weekend! 🙂

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      1. I can imagine, but we do what needs to be done for our kids. Glad it all worked out for you, John! We continue to enjoy life, while we also count down the years too until we are free. 😄

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