I'm obviously far behind in my posts but I am going to commit to at least posting a simple picture every day. Overall things are going well. We are really excited about how its coming together. I really think the finished building will exceed our lofty expectations. Even with the pressure of a big construction project we're still having fun with the design. Between Chrissy and me, I am the more conservative - matching the EXACT shade of stain for the wainscott, and making sure everything is symmetrical and lined up. Chrissy by contrast loves chaos and surprises and talked me into a red bar. So between the two of us I am thinking we captured the essence of RigaTonys look, but with some exciting new elements.
One of the things we've committed ourselves to during these last few months in Chandler is scheduling one of us as an extra person whose only responsibility is to meet and chat with every single customer to discuss our move. I have only had time to work a few of those shifts but its been a true pleasure to spend some quality time with all of our patrons. When Chrissy gets home after working one of those shifts she is so jazzed up that I eagerly set aside an hour to listen to the highlights of her night. (how's that for delicate phrasing)
Meanwhile this Sunday morning I am looking out of my window at another half an inch of rain that’s fallen during the night and thinking that might be a pretty big obsticle for planting the two 60" box trees that are supposed to be craned into our new patio tomorrow. Would have been great to have this rain come THE DAY AFTER the trees had been planted instead of before, but just another little challenge. Bye for now. Oh first here is a pic of our new 700 pound butcher block bar top being maneuvered into the building.
One of the things we've committed ourselves to during these last few months in Chandler is scheduling one of us as an extra person whose only responsibility is to meet and chat with every single customer to discuss our move. I have only had time to work a few of those shifts but its been a true pleasure to spend some quality time with all of our patrons. When Chrissy gets home after working one of those shifts she is so jazzed up that I eagerly set aside an hour to listen to the highlights of her night. (how's that for delicate phrasing)
Meanwhile this Sunday morning I am looking out of my window at another half an inch of rain that’s fallen during the night and thinking that might be a pretty big obsticle for planting the two 60" box trees that are supposed to be craned into our new patio tomorrow. Would have been great to have this rain come THE DAY AFTER the trees had been planted instead of before, but just another little challenge. Bye for now. Oh first here is a pic of our new 700 pound butcher block bar top being maneuvered into the building.
