Testing the bench with Loki

Kyle (right) and Loki testing the newly assembled bench.

Because I had a day off, it was spent making our new house more home-like. My 15-plus-year-old bonsai, Palo, has now taken roost on the patio. Palo is a San Jose juniper I adopted shortly after moving to California.

Also noteworthy, the body sprays and hand-held shower heads should arrive onsite on Thursday. The only remaining plumbing piece is the thermostatic trim for the downstairs guest bathroom. At last, the last of the sheetrock can be installed, and the holes in the wall finally concealed!

Today is grouting day for the freshly finished tile flooring!