Author Archives: Al Zylstra

Well, it has been a long time since I did this. Putting pen to paper – as it were. So much has happened since I last recorded anything on my blog. Since I last wrote, we have been in our home for almost 5 years.  Nykie, our beloved fur baby crossed the Rainbow Bridge, ThereContinue reading “2017 or as I call it – A LONG TIME COMING”

Well, folks:  Here is the end result of many, many, many hours of work put in by Alex, myself and a couple of neighbours.  I cannot believe the transformation of our home.  I am also relieved that is (for the most part) done….. Enjoy   Master Bedroom Master Bedroom – Nykie’s sleep area which heContinue reading “Post Renovations Bliss”

Well, here it is. Almost the end of 2013 and I am just about ready for it to be over…. Not really.  It has been a pretty amazing year with all of its ups and downs.  Fortunately, it has been more ups than downs…. Whew! We bought a house!  HUGE UP!   Nykie is doingContinue reading “Merry Festivus!!!”

Well, the renovations are almost done.  We have a little tweaking here and there, but, for the most part, Alex and I have just about completed the renovations.  It is hard to believe that a short 7 weeks ago, we were in the middle of a flooded kitchen…. Thanks to our insurance company and theContinue reading “Renovations – or as I like to call them, a true test of our marriage!!!!”

Well, here it is almost All Hallows Eve and I figured now was as good a time as any to start writing.  I have been working on a couple of different angles for my latest blog, but, I couldn’t decide between A) My bout of Kidney Stones and how that has really been an annoyingContinue reading “Happy Hallowe’en {or as I like to call it… the never ending nightmare 😦 }”

Wow!  Has it been since April that I posted last?  Sheesh, my how time flies when life gets in the way….  A number of updates since April. Chronilogically, I guess we need to start with May!  May proved to be a month of upheavals in our life.  Not that I am complaining.  I survived itContinue reading “A really, really, really late update”

Well, here it is, April 2 and I survived Easter.  4 days of merriment and adventure…. *sigh* Where to begin?  Well, the beginning is as good a place as any, I guess.   Thursday, I left work at my usual time and headed home.  Alex and I had discussed Easter and what we were goingContinue reading “Easter Weekend – or as I like to call it: 4 days of (t)errors……”

As promised, I have finally found a few minutes to take some “after” pictures.   Enjoy Al Master Bedroom   Master Bathroom   Dining room   Dining Room   Dining room   Kitchen   Living room   Living room   Living room   Living room   Front door area   Living room   Give myContinue reading “Pictures of the new homestead”

Well, it is done!  After 6 weeks of ferrying boxes, pictures, clothes, bedding, aquariums, books, movies, music, plants (so many freakin’ plants!!!), we reached the end of the road on Saturday, March 23.  The big stuff came over.  What a day that was! I reserved a 2 ton truck from Budget Rent a Car onContinue reading “Home, Sweat, Home”

Hello all:  Well, we are that much closer to being moved in.  Every day I haul at least one load of boxes to the house.  By doing this, we will have a relatively (I HOPE!) easy move on the 23rd.  We have got our frineds, Angela, Roy, Bonnie, Dwayne, and Tina all helping.  Whew! AngelaContinue reading “The end is near!!!!”