chosen a (pearwood effect) kitchen

The kitchen, in my house, is the room that holds the refrigerator, stove, sink, dishwasher, countertops, cupboards and drawers. It's the room. What is a "kitchen" in the UK? Are you referring to the floor, or something that goes furniture- or appliance-wise into the room?

Two big projects concluded today. I got a call from Susie this morning - her husband passed away last night. So Zeke gets home TLC now and we'll go back to a walking schedule when Susie gets to that point. And, on the other front, the realtors have misplaced the check they're supposed to give my friend. So careless - and at a time when he has borrowed money to earn that check, it's all the more irritating for him. The dumpster was picked up yesterday, he has met all of their qualifications, and their office opens at 8:30am today so I hope I hear from him soon that they have exchanged keys for the check.

Wow. All of the energy helping people can now be turned back into this household. I have a few things that have been on hold.

SRS