Toronto Class Reunion Spring 2005

On June 02/05 Marge and I will be in Toronto to celebrate my 1955 Class Reunion (doctorate ) from U. of Toronto. We will be staying at Marusia and Richard's home (my daughter and son-in-law ). I had visualized plans to help them complete renovating their basement- specifically the floor and ceiling. I had visions of laying down with Richard the special 2 foot square floor wooen tiles which have a bubble undercoasting to smooth out the roughness as well as provide drainage. Around the base a special angled tin to provide proper alingment for these tiles. A special cut out of the tile for the water valve on the far wall. Plans to extend these floor groved tiles into the entrance to the basement as well as under the steps. This extension will not only cut out dampness but keep the floor warm. Also plan how to accomodate the slanting floor near the drainage site.
For the ceiling tile , again the special angled border to provide proper alignment as well as a marker for how much the ceiling should be dropped; special way to put in the tile around and behind the duct system; also by the entrance.
Bathroom. Again the special angle border for alingment and avoidance of using too much tile sealent. Special way to lay the 13 inch square tiles by the toilet drainpipe and how to make the junction with the 2 foot square floor tiles at the door entrance. Also special floor drainage from the shower room to the central drainage site. Ideas for the open entrance for basement.etc.etc.etc.
When i asked Marusia during our phone conversation on the weekend she said you will be surprised when you come down in June. Also we dont want you to work on home renovations. These statements suggest to me that they have probably got someone to do the job and they are working on it
What a blow to my ego- almost enough to have me retreat to the Alzheimer's haven.