Ikea archaeology

[electricland]

At 12:16, Robin wrote:

I am moderately stressed about my kitchen -- the missing cabinet is taking
on mythic proportions in my psyche -- but otherwise things are good. My
kitchen is green.

At 13:03, Jen wrote:

don't worry about the missing cabinet, because I'm worrying about it - and
I have a plan! I'm going to have a conversation with IKEA this afternoon,
and then we'll know where we are regarding the missing stuff. Because if
that cabinet is missing then so are some others! But you're still not
allowed to worry about them yet because it's my turn.

At 13:08, Kath wrote:

Well, at least you guys have a system.

At 13:56, Robin wrote:

oh, OK! Yay for a plan! And do let me know when it's my turn to worry.

At 14:28, Jen wrote:

It's still not your turn to worry, but do you think you might have,
somewhere, a list of the items we bought for your kitchen in the second
round? That is, the new things we ordered after we'd changed our minds.
There's the microwave cabinet, but I can't remember anything else.

At 14:30, Robin wrote:

Hmmm. The problem is the two moves since then. But I'll see if I can find
anything!

I was so organized at the start of this project. Sigh.

At 14:35, Jen wrote:

Yeah, I know. *sigh* Did you update your plan to reflect your new
design? Because if so, we could compare it to what we do have.

At 14:51, Robin wrote:

The microwave was really the main thing that changed. Before, I think I
had different wall cabinets -- the total width there is 84" and I think I
wanted to get as many same-width doors as possible, so I probably ordered
-- hmm -- actually I don't remember what I ordered but I'm pretty sure we
changed all my wall cabinets afterwards! In the plan, I now have a 30"
wide spot marked "microwave" that goes over the oven, between a 30" and an
18" wall cabinet (both of which we have), but that's really all I know! I
think I might have got a shelf and a horizontal 30x15 cabinet to go
over it, but that could have been the old plan. I seem to remember
something about a horizontally-hung door, and I also have this feeling
that we discussed horizontal cabinets being vertical cabinets on their
sides, but I don't remember if that was in the old plan or the new plan
either. What did you get for your microwave? /blither

We definitely ordered me a side support to go between the dishwasher and
the oven. I think that got added when you were at Ikea, and I think we
decided they were those random white things in the basement, assuming you
got one too. (I wonder how they attach to everything else?)

Feet. Lots of feet. (Old? New? Don't remember.)

All the cabinets I ordered, aside from the microwave section, are there.
The two Varde shelves and the Varde twelve-drawer unit are there. The
counter is... somewhere... probably... I hope. I haven't counted my doors
and shelves and I don't know where the baskets for the cupboard next to my
stove would be, but they should have been in the original order.

Oh, and I forgot to check your dad's plan to see if that had any more
information than I do.

This probably isn't helpful.

At 14:56, Robin wrote:

BTW, have decided not to worry, period. If we can't find the silly thing I
will just go and buy a new one. Life Is Too Short.

The moral of this story is: Never buy things in advance. Not even if it's
a deal.

Comments

[raithen.livejournal.com]

was I copied on these?? Cuz I got the ones up until 13:56, and then nutthin.... *looks askance at email server*

now, tis indeed possible I was NOT on the list, but just checking!

also, remember, it ain't easy being green, but it's easier than being purple! ;).

And finally, {{hugs}} Reno. headaches. No. Fun!

[electricland.livejournal.com]

No, after that was just Jen and me. We figure you guys don't need to listen to ALL our ramblings about the house...

As she just pointed out, we have no artefacts, so it's more like forensic accounting.

[raithen.livejournal.com]

K - cool! that's what I figured but since there have been issues recently, I thought I should check. :).

and yes, definitely more like forensic accounting. With a dose of hair pulling thrown in for fun! ;).

[raithen.livejournal.com]

also, you do remember that after we reno'd our kitchen that we were without cupboard doors for 2 years, right? and that my neighbor L has been in her house (custom built, by her hubby who builds stuff like houses and chalets and buildings for a living) for 6 years or so, and STILL does not have cupboard doors??

So really, you guys are ahead of the curve!

Also, microwaves will kill you and your kitchen is trying to tell you you don't need one. *snerk* /Alarmist Rantings ;).

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

ack, and a big hug. i always think you're very brave. and perhaps sending rygel, chiana, and aeryn after the folks at ikea might help? *hugs*