the carpet expedition

Well, today went ok.
Considering it was 94 degrees or something.
Yup, it was warm.

Obviously the carpet ripping up party did not go as planned.
But never fear, it got started...
The back bedroom got finished which is going to be Andi Girl's bedroom who by the by commented, "Could you get the carpet ripped up before I move there, please?" when I told her of the endeavor...but...I hate to say it...
the floor which is beautiful - has some issues.

First off, the person who had the carpet installed
decided to paint the walls and trim before
and just didn't bother with putting any drop cloths down.
Ugh. So a foot around the perimeter has paint splashes...
Second issue: the wood has some gouges and pretty bad scrapes.

But the back bedroom's carpet is up and the tacks have been pulled.
Jason showed up and helped me get all the bedroom stuff down to the basement which was a task in itself.
Then the actual pulling up and rolling up of the carpet didn't seem too difficult (but you'd better ask Jason, I helped a very minimal amount).
Then Sarah, Raphael and the Diego dog showed up to help and diligently got up the staples. Sarah plans to use the carpet (it's probably the least nasty besides my bedroom) so she and Jason loaded it up in her minivan and away it went.

But I'm a bit bummed about the condition of the floor; I was hoping for better.
I mean I realize it could be worse too.
So, one out of three rooms is de-carpeted. At least the wood is pretty.
Even if it's a bit more messed up than I had wanted...

So, I'm hot and tired. And I didn't even do much really.
My feet are swollen like sausages today.
I keep trying to prop them up and drink lots of ice cold water...
Yeah, not helping that much; still only fitting into flip flops. ugh.
Oh, this week is the 25th week and he's about the size of a RUTABAGA and over a pound and a half!