@Deathraystare, that's what happens when you work for a large, bureaucratic organization. You get training you don't need, and you don't get training that you do need, but HR gets to tick the box.
@MyrtleStrumpet, all of this talk of low bone density has reminded me that I should have a scan myself. I take a lot of vitamin D and include calcium-rich foods in my diet, so hopefully, I'm okay. I also do some strength training with weights, which should also help. The diet aspect is crucial. If your calcium levels are low, your body "borrows" it from your bones.
@DucklingSwimmingInstructress, the winters in this part of New York can be harsh, but it is lovely. It has been very, very cold here recently. Usually, the reservoir wouldn't start freezing until sometime in February.
@sproutsandparsnipsHow many people are you providing food for for the game (rugby or football?) on Saturday? We have to get our cars inspected annually here as well. Most garages and car dealers can do it, so we have our Subaru dealer inspect ours when they're in for regularly scheduled maintenance.
It's just noon here, and the kitchen guys and electricians have gotten a lot done. The carpenters started at 7:30 and have been going like clappers (note my adroit use of the British phrase I learned on MN). The electricians are here, too, replacing the recessed ceiling lights everywhere else in the house with dimmable LEDs—24 of them in total. We're also getting new dimmer switches.
The new windows are installed. The wood frames are pine, and we'll stain them to match the oak tone of the new floors. More cabinets are up. Yesterday, DH asked our lady builder if they could provide temporary plywood worktops at some point since we're a week or two away from having the new quartz worktops installed. This morning, they came out with a sheet of plywood, cut it to fit, and now we have worktops! It's starting to look like a kitchen! This builder is fantastic.
The stone vendor is coming on Monday to measure for the quartz worktops, then they'll have to be cut and the installation scheduled so the temporary worktops will be convenient.