Friday John Ku – AKA – TGIF

Another week in the bag. (so to speak). We are happy that all the repairs have been made at our house. Yesterday was the first day in six months that no one was scheduled to come in and do something. The sound of silence is deafening. I have to say after all the angst and loss of hair, the house looks great.

TGIF

Here is the photo I ran on this blog before the flooring work started.

New Floors

So here is the finished item. Wider planks, darker wood, more texture in keeping with a beach house.

Today’s John Ku talks about the new normal in a disaster area. I hope you have a great weekend.

Patience by John W. Howell © 2018

Normal completion,

Can be months instead of weeks . . .

Learn patience virtue.

58 comments

  1. Victoria Ray NB's avatar

    I think the darker brown looks awesome!!! wow… now time for a happy easter or at least REST! 😁✌️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Ray. That is the plan. 😀

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  2. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L Finn, Author · ·

    Looks great I love the darker wood. Have a grest weekend:)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Denise. You as well. 😀

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  3. Klausbernd's avatar

    Dear John,
    congratulations for having finished the work. It’s looks great with the wider planks!
    Wishing you happy holidays
    The Fab Four of Cley

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Klausbernd.

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  4. roughwighting's avatar

    Turned out beautifully! The darker/wider planks really update the look of your place. I like the color of your walls, by the way. I know they look different in a photo, is that like a misty green? Patience IS a virtue. Wish I could go out and acquire some. haha.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      The walls are actually grey. The camera gives them a green tone for some reason. I think it is the light interference. Thank you, Pamela.

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      1. roughwighting's avatar

        Yes, a soft grey can give off different pastel color according to the light. I like it! 🙂

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Thank you, Pamela.

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  5. Phil Taylor's avatar

    Looks beautiful! I’m glad for you that it’s done!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Me too. Thanks, Phil.

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  6. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Great job on the floors.

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  7. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen Plano · ·

    Wow, the deeper tones are exquisite. I suspect your floors will keep speaking to you for awhile, of Harvey and workmen and transformation. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes. We have to tell them (the floors) to hush once in a while. Thank you, Gwen.

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  8. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Just in time for Tiggy’s arrival! The floors are beautiful, John. Enjoy the peace and quiet…you deserve it.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the nice words, Jill.

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  9. Sorryless's avatar

    It looks great, John!
    Enjoy the silence . . bask in it.

    Have a great day!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      “Hello darkness my old friend.” Thanks, Marc.

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      1. Sorryless's avatar

        Well DONE sir! I love it!

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  10. Dan Antion's avatar

    It looks like they did a super job, John. I’m glad it’s all behind you, and I hope Mother Nature is kind to your part of the Gulf for several years to come.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Dan. We are hoping the same. 😀

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  11. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    Classy! … and cheers to no contractors!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yay! Thank you, Frank.

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  12. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Looks great, but your decanters are empty.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. You would spot that. Thanks, Craig

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  13. Mae Clair's avatar

    The darker wood and wide plank is perfect for a beach house. The place looks awesome! So glad things are back to normal….and just in time for Twiggy! 🙂
    Happy Fri-yay!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mae. 😀

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  14. GP's avatar

    Congrats, John!
    I’m sitting in the bedroom – house in total disarray – working on a tiny notebook type laptop – waiting for the carpet installers to finish and then it’s back to work putting everything back together!! It’s been an experience living in a construction zone!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You need to call for help. Maybe Tiny can be of assistance.

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  15. Almost Iowa's avatar

    Given that so much work needed to be done in the Port Aransas area, it is a blessing that everything is done.

    Looks great too!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thak you, Greg. I think you are right.

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  16. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Congrats, John!! It is beautiful!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jan

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  17. Debbie's avatar

    So glad your house is worker-free once again. It looks great! And won’t little Twiggy be happy to have a forever home without all that noise and confusion?!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, she will. Thank you, Dennie.

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      1. John W. Howell's avatar

        Debbie. Don’t know where Dennie came from. Oh yes I do the N is next to the B

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  18. Jan Hawke's avatar

    Lookin’ great, John! 😀 Good to have it all finished for your new arrival 😉 Enjoy the holiday weekend!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thak you, Jan 😀

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  19. guyportman's avatar

    So finally it’s done John, and in time for Easter too. Your floor looks great.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Guy. Yup just in time.

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  20. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    They did a great job, John. Patience paid off. Have a great weekend. 🙂 — Suzanne

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thak you, Suzanne. Sorry about no reply but my e-mail dumped all messages from Friday.

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  21. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    Congratulations on the finished work! It looks fantastic! Relax and enjoy your home and this beautiful Easter weekend. Cheers!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jo. I hope you have a swell Easter.

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  22. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister's avatar

    I really like the new floor. Happy you had a little quiet today. Enjoy your weekend. Happy Easter

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you so much , Audrey. 😀

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  23. John Fioravanti's avatar
    John Fioravanti · ·

    Everything looks great, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, John

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  24. shoreacres's avatar

    It looks just wonderful. Isn’t it funny how we advise one another to “practice” patience? I wonder from time to time how much practice is required before we get it right? For now, at least, your patience has paid off — enjoy the silence, and the new beauty around you.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Linda. We are doing just that. 😀

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  25. Jennie's avatar

    Well said JohnKu word. The new floor looks terrific!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jennie. 😀

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        You’re welcome, John. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the link, Traci

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