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As previously mentioned we decided to upgrade the bathrooms in the Tolomei Building. Work began last November shortly after Thanksgiving and continues as I write this. We hope to have the remodel completed by the end of March. It might be a push to get it done, but the contractor I am using is usually good at keeping to his schedule.
The old bathrooms have been demolished and all the new plumbing and electric wiring installed.
Installation of the new showers stalls should begin this week followed by the vanities and commodes, new floor and painting. For those of you who have stayed in the Tolomei - I think you will be pleasantly surprised and happy with the new look.
I will also replace the beds and mattresses and add a few other items to the rooms to make them more comfortable. In the dining area a pass through will be put in the wall with the kitchen to allow better access for serving of food etc. Little by little we are getting it all done to help better accommodate our guests.
We are getting bids for repair and painting the exterior walls which suffer greatly during the summer months from the heat of the sun. At some point the parking area needs to be addressed, but that is not within my budget at the moment. Some landscaping will be done around the perimeter of the building to make it more appealing.
The water tank continues to function as it should, so we are very grateful that we were able to get that project taken care of. And again thanks to the donor who donated funds and made it possible.
We are in the midst of a very cold and dry winter. Our boiler struggles to keep the building warm when it gets this cold - this morning at 5 am it was 4 degrees. Not the 3 degrees...from the 70's!
Where have the years gone - they have flown by...
I have some wonderful employees at this time so I am very grateful. We have managed to keep them all on through the winter this year even though we don't have any groups - although we do have a small group this weekend from the Archdiocese. I think that will be it until April.
I am working with our webmaster to upgrade the monastery website. It will take some time and I am awaiting the first draft...so to speak. Websites seem to be in need of change these days, so I am biting the bullet and doing it. We have a wonderful company in Santa Fe whom we use - Studio X. Check them out if you are looking for a webmaster.
Well, that's all for now - I will update more soon...
God bless you all,
Abbot Aidan,
As previously mentioned we decided to upgrade the bathrooms in the Tolomei Building. Work began last November shortly after Thanksgiving and continues as I write this. We hope to have the remodel completed by the end of March. It might be a push to get it done, but the contractor I am using is usually good at keeping to his schedule.
The old bathrooms have been demolished and all the new plumbing and electric wiring installed.
Installation of the new showers stalls should begin this week followed by the vanities and commodes, new floor and painting. For those of you who have stayed in the Tolomei - I think you will be pleasantly surprised and happy with the new look.
I will also replace the beds and mattresses and add a few other items to the rooms to make them more comfortable. In the dining area a pass through will be put in the wall with the kitchen to allow better access for serving of food etc. Little by little we are getting it all done to help better accommodate our guests.
We are getting bids for repair and painting the exterior walls which suffer greatly during the summer months from the heat of the sun. At some point the parking area needs to be addressed, but that is not within my budget at the moment. Some landscaping will be done around the perimeter of the building to make it more appealing.
The water tank continues to function as it should, so we are very grateful that we were able to get that project taken care of. And again thanks to the donor who donated funds and made it possible.
We are in the midst of a very cold and dry winter. Our boiler struggles to keep the building warm when it gets this cold - this morning at 5 am it was 4 degrees. Not the 3 degrees...from the 70's!
Where have the years gone - they have flown by...
I have some wonderful employees at this time so I am very grateful. We have managed to keep them all on through the winter this year even though we don't have any groups - although we do have a small group this weekend from the Archdiocese. I think that will be it until April.
I am working with our webmaster to upgrade the monastery website. It will take some time and I am awaiting the first draft...so to speak. Websites seem to be in need of change these days, so I am biting the bullet and doing it. We have a wonderful company in Santa Fe whom we use - Studio X. Check them out if you are looking for a webmaster.
Well, that's all for now - I will update more soon...
God bless you all,
Abbot Aidan,