the cake-construction conspiracy

i've long suspected that there's a conspiracy behind the whole renovation mystique. yeah, sure, you think it's a big macho tough guy thing to do, but i'm now quite convinced there's a whole other side. and it's all about cake.

yup. ever notice how much building products resemble dairy products?
check it out:
spackle...cream cheese
expandofoam...whipped cream (the kind from a can)
paint...cream, or liquid whipped cream
grout and tile adhesive...cake mix (just add water!)
caulk...icing
wood filler...cheez whiz

and the list goes on... clearly, it's all a big conspiracy. the tough reno guys want us to think they're doing something really difficult, but actually.... it's a piece of cake.

of course, when you're baking you never have to wear something like this...



and for those interested in today's progress notes, here you go:

--final adhesive of floor tiles completed
--grout bag acquired (oooh, pastry bag!) so that grouting can start in the morning
--more sanding done. one more room to go for the first round.
--much crap, junk and tools consolidated and placed out of the way of the sander.
--tub surround halfway installed (don't ask)
--four trips to the neighbourhood hardware store
--one trip to lowe's hardware superstore
--one load of laundry washed and folded
--one nearly new aluminum step ladder acquired from a woman drinking beer in a truck and holding a "garage" sale on a corner by the freeway, in front of a building last used by a campaign for Hoffa '96. $15.
--nutritious dinner prepared and served before 9 pm by the lady of the house. the one in the safety goggles.