Your turn again

While Mike & I travel, we have constant conversations about this house and some questions have come up on which we need your input. We're trying to decide which things might be worth the investment.

Given that we are renting out half of this house, and that it will be in a rather upscale rental district (yes, some people really do want to live in or near the French Quarter!) please weigh in on these choices:

1. a) Regular tub and shower.
b) Jacuzzi type tub - and shower, of course.

2. a) Granite countertops (probably granite tiles)
b) Fake stone (like Corian or Silestone)
c) Tile
d) Good formica

3. a) Off-white paint throughout
b) Light mocha or beige with white trim

4. a) Gas stove
b) Electric stove

5. a) Side-by-side fridge-freezer
b) Fridge with top freezer (cheapest alternative)
c) Fridge with bottom freezer

6. a) Stainless appliances
b) Black appliances
c) White appliances

7. a) Blue and gray stone-look tiles (bath and kitchen)
b) Beige "travertine" tiles

8. a) Gas fire in the old un-used fireplace
b) None

Just a bit

It's sorta hard to wait to get started. And it's sorta hard to show you what I've done in the last few days. Changing locks, moving things in the house, getting utilities and canceling some others, are all things that are pretty boring - though necessary. So have a look at our wonderful woodwork that's waiting to be painted and placed. After a couple of weeks, we'll get started. Mike has a very ambitious schedule worked out, and I'll be learning fast. Sounds like fun!!

Mike's truck

I guess most guys want a truck - and Mike now has a legitimate need for one. This one's shiny, cheap, looks like it will do the work - and we won't have to worry about no AC for many months!

How's this one?

While I get utilities switched over and try to learn how to get around, (while Mike is away for over a week) I've looked at more houses. So what do you think of THIS paint scheme? I kinda think I like rose & green.