tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19069445.post6053698453089694377..comments2023-03-26T03:46:37.953-04:00Comments on Blandishment Blog: Christmas DayBlandishment Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08901530808098442019noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19069445.post-15624308680372996022008-12-28T17:18:00.000-05:002008-12-28T17:18:00.000-05:00Barry - You auxiliary cooking area sounds good in ...Barry - You auxiliary cooking area sounds good in theory!<BR/><BR/>When I had the basement finished off upon purchase of the house that had a devilish time running enough power through the two conduits under the garage slab. I have a two car garage with a wall (and an opening) between each stall. The main feed into the house is on the far wall of the garage and the distribution panel is on the opposite wall of the first stall. There is no way to fish additional power without (costly!) drilling of a new conduit!<BR/><BR/>Note though the existing stove is gas, but the basement is not setup for a sink down there, and the current electrical in the open unfinished area is maxed out for the washer and dryer.<BR/><BR/>So, a nice idea in theory!Blandishment Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901530808098442019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19069445.post-22132266161188976452008-12-28T17:14:00.000-05:002008-12-28T17:14:00.000-05:00David - I have decorated more in years past but th...David - I have decorated more in years past but the kids did not seem, until the day before Christmas, concerned about any decorating!<BR/><BR/>Tails has not troubled my little tree any. surprising as that may be!Blandishment Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901530808098442019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19069445.post-34343476885413120522008-12-27T08:35:00.000-05:002008-12-27T08:35:00.000-05:00Hi Chris! Holiday meal - or any larger meal - pre...Hi Chris! <BR/><BR/>Holiday meal - or any larger meal - preparation is always a challenge of the clock! Seems like nothing ever gets done at the same time - contrary to the cooking shows and restaurants!<BR/><BR/>As you do a lot of cooking you should upgrade your oven. What to do with your "ancient" one? Make a kitchenette in the basement! If electric may be "interesting" as requires 240v (two adjacent circuit breakers - top-to-bottom - for starters); if gas like here add-a-pipe (have done professionally!). Add a cheap refrigerator to hold extra refrigerated foods (and a place to thaw large turkeys!).<BR/><BR/>For counterspace and storage we used cabinets intended for a workshop -- cheaper than those intended for a kitchen. <BR/><BR/>Only thing lacking here is a sink. The water supply is not a problem; draining it is. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, happy to read your get-together turned out well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19069445.post-81628437414743879002008-12-27T08:07:00.000-05:002008-12-27T08:07:00.000-05:00Chris,The food sounds excellent! Your decorations...Chris,<BR/><BR/>The food sounds excellent! Your decorations are considerably more ornate than ours. We have none! The cats disallow such things.<BR/><BR/>It is 39 degrees at 5:04 AM! That is significantly warmer than yesterday at this time, and yesterday saw a high of 52, so there is great hope for today.<BR/><BR/>- DavidAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07388730511567800006noreply@blogger.com