The packers start work on 25 August, and the movers will load the truck on Wednesday, 27 August. I take possession in Ottawa on 8 September, and the floors and painting must be done before the furniture goes in. Crossing my fingers, I booked delivery for Monday, 15 September.

I just put $4K worth of red oak flooring on MasterCard. I’m gonna rack up one helluva lot of Air Miles this month.