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Monday, July 21, 2008

Episode #82 - in which the carpenter hatches an idea

Hellooooo, Our Shiputzim fans!

I’m pleased to report that you’re in for a real treat tonight. After weeks of anticipation, the carpenter is finally making his long-awaited blog debut right here in this very entry.

Yes, that's right. As our loyal readers know, the carpenter has been scheduled to arrive for some time now, and this afternoon, he finally showed up and immediately got to work on our brand-new attic hatch door.

Let's go to the videotape pictures.

Here's a view from inside the attic:

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Shall we get a bit closer?

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This is a close-up of the latch when the door is open:

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Here's the railing with the hatch open:

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This is a view from below of the attic stairwell with the hatch closed:

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As you can see here, YZG still needs to seal up the holes around the railing:

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Those of you who were really excited* to read about this latest addition to our renovations - and I can only assume that this includes our entire readership - will be thrilled to learn that the carpenter is due to make another appearance or two here at Our Shiputzim.

When will that be and what will he be doing, you ask? Ahhhh, but that would be telling...

In the meantime, please keep those comments coming and have a good night from the entire Our Shiputzim staff.

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*Okay, so maybe it didn't measure up to roof views, but then again, how many things actually do?smile_regular

2 comments:

  1. First I forgot to say what a nice bike. A Raleigh--very nice.
    Next Some questions. What will YZB use to seal up the holes? Will there be a handle of some sort or a lock from below to enable going upto the attic?
    I'm vey intrigued about what the carpenter will do when he next appears. Do keep us all informed.

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  2. What will YZB use to seal up the holes?
    (I assume you meant "YZG"?)
    An assortment of materials, including wood, insulation, foam, plastic, caulking and more.

    Will there be a handle of some sort or a lock from below to enable going upto the attic?
    We don't need one. The whole thing just pushes open. (It's on a hinge.)

    Do keep us all informed.
    That's our plan.

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