Just an update my friends on the renovation hell project here at the Hotel Thompson. Today marks 11 more days until completion. I say GET IT DONE ALREADY – snorts. No really, mom/dad worked on decluttering and purging *all* weekend long. I have to say, those two put some elbow grease into the destruction remodeling. What do they say, “It always looks the worse before it gets better.” I sincerely hope so.
This weekend they worked on the closet of the known. You know that closet my friends. The one that you don’t dare open in fear of everything falling out on top of you. It was three hours of “oh look what I found” – snorts. Among the things that were found were:
2 boxes of clothes that mom brought to the house when she moved in 16 years ago! 😳
2 deep sea fishing rods and reels – Moby Dick you are safe.
Moms high top Mickey Mouse sneakers from high school.
Dads stereo equipment.
Moms pearls that went missing a couple of years back. Don’t ask how they got into the closet. God only knows.
Mom/dad worked hard on that closet and the rest of the cleaning this weekend. I’m glad to report that after many trips to Goodwill to drop off donations and many bags of trash later, the house is coming together. There was a couple of added things to be done during this renovation and I’ll keep you posted. As it stands right now, the time table still looks good.
Piglove 
sunsetdragon
04/06/2015 at 1:24 am
Oh man they need to come here and help me clean out the storage shed.
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 10:46 am
Snorts! Mom worked so hard Saturday she couldn’t move Sunday morning. She had to take a rest. Her and dad cleaned off the entertainment center last night. Tonight is the china cabinet. They are on a row! XOXO – Bacon
Reilly & Denny
04/06/2015 at 1:32 am
we understand – getting ready to move also has us cleaning, downsizing and generally turning our lives upside down 🙂
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 10:47 am
YES! That’s the way mom explained it. She wants to declutter and purge like she is moving tomorrow. No need to keep hoarding (her words – snorts). So far, she is doing good at letting go of some things. I’m sending you hogs and snout kisses. I know *completely* what you are going through as well. XOXO – Bacon
easyweimaraner
04/06/2015 at 3:12 am
I hear ya brother…. it’s a mystery how some things land in the closet…
We found embarrassing Hello Kitty shoes…maybe our mom’s could go out together while wearing Mickey Mouse sneakers and the kitty shoes? and deep sea fishing rods and reels? Think you won the “look what I found-competition” hahahahaha
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 10:48 am
Snorts and rolls with piggy laughter. AND mom found her pearls in the closet. Don’t ask how they got in the closet but at last she found them. She thought she had lost them while wearing them. Too funny! XOXO – Bacon
sue ellen
04/06/2015 at 4:54 am
oh my….closets can be as interesting as an archaeological dig…. we know from experience !
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 11:04 am
YES this one definitely was for sure! The purging is almost done. Then comes the next fun step, all furniture should be gone by Saturday. Empty house – yes! XOXO – Bacon
Molly The Wally
04/06/2015 at 5:05 am
LOL Sue is so right. Have a marvellous Monday.
Best wishes Molly
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 11:04 am
Thanks my friend. You have a great day as well. XOXO – Bacon
onespoiledcat
04/06/2015 at 5:29 am
This is SO exciting Bacon! We can hardly wait for the “befores” and “afters” !! I’m sure you’re REALLY looking forward to the afters………and peace and quiet!
Hugs, Sammy
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 11:05 am
oh most definitely cousin! Mom says she is almost ashamed to show the before pictures. She has been so sick the past couple of years that she hasn’t been able to do much around the house. These days she takes advantage of her ‘good’ days. This happens to be one of those spells. That’s why it’s a rush to get everything done. XOXO – Bacon
Cupcake
04/06/2015 at 6:53 am
Mickey Mouse sneakers sound fun and delicious. Too bad they have been imprisoned all this time….
Love and licks,
Cupcake
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 11:06 am
I know! Mom kept them and said she might revisit them soon. I can’t wait. It will be hilarious to see them on her for sure. XOXO – Bacon
Fozziemum
04/06/2015 at 8:30 am
Urghhh Bacon that is all i can say….we de cluttered tree years ago when we moved..nightmare..i could relegate much stuff back to the kids..i mean i do not need their school reports?? and i sure did not find a deep sea fishing rod….i must say the kitchen reno 2 years ago was actually not to bad..but i know the ensuite bathroom and main bathroom need doing..i may scream..come with me and we will go walkabout! loves Fozziemum xx
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 11:08 am
Deal! I’ll be there in what 9 days in a box? Snorts and rolls with laughter. That probably wouldn’t even be worse than this renovation here. The noises. The banging. The taking out of trash and Goodwill trip donations. By this weekend, mom/dad will be painting around everyone working. So much fun. I’ve been hiding out in my bedroom with the other anipals watching my television and blogging. XOXO – Bacon
P.S. Can you believe that some people are afraid of us pigs? The contractor has some workers that actually are scared of me. Unbelievable. I’m as sweet as a jar of honey… mmm honey.
Fozziemum
04/06/2015 at 11:14 am
Yep the noise…oh my…and the painting..starts as fun and three rolls of the roller in and you want out haaahah and what ??? afraid of pigs??? yikes…guess they miss out on that sweet self of yours haaahah 🙂 xx
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 12:51 pm
I know. I don’t get it. Shakes piggy head and looks all sweet and innocent. How could *anyone* be afraid of this little oinker? XOXO – Bacon
Fozziemum
04/06/2015 at 10:34 pm
Hahaah well maybe they need some one on one porcine time..get to know the real you 🙂 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxx
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 11:53 pm
I think you may be right. I may sneak up to some of them tomorrow and snort. Do you think they will jump very high? XOXO – Bacon
Fozziemum
04/07/2015 at 2:28 am
Bwahaahhah yep…reckon they might..bwahahaha 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxx
The Canadian Cats
04/06/2015 at 4:32 pm
What a knighting mare….we would be hiding…you guys are so brave.
Shoko and Kali
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 4:59 pm
Thanks my friends. I appreciate that. Mom keeps assuring is that this will be over soon. We really hope so. XOXO – Bacon
Nylabluesmum
04/06/2015 at 5:20 pm
Mee-you mee Ladymum went thru this place again an doe-nated ALOTT of stuff. Wee hardlee have anyfhing now mew mew mew…
Say yur Mumma findin thee pearl necklace wass grate!! Soundss like sum of the other fingss needed to bee ‘set free’ (sent to Good Will) 😉
Stay back Bacon so you not get cott up inn thee purgin!
**nose bumpss** Siddhartha Henry an LadyMum xXxXx
PigLove
04/06/2015 at 7:05 pm
Thanks my friend. I’m staying clear of the path of the tornado AKA my mom – snorts. She came home tonight and started cleaning the China cabinet off. We are not going to have anything by this weekend! XOXO – Bacon
gentlestitches
04/07/2015 at 6:52 am
Well done all at Hotel Thompson for all the uncluttering!!! It isn’t easy but it makes you feel good when it is finished! 😀
PigLove
04/07/2015 at 9:12 am
You know mom says that she feels better having her life more organized. And she has been pretty good about letting things go. It’s just taking advantage of her good days and get things done. Personally, I think she is as ready for it to be done as us anipals for sure. XOXO – Bacon