The Wall is Finished!

Yesterday I had a glimpse of triumph.The horizontal steel beams that were to provide the support for the corrugated iron dividing wall were installed. With three days to go before we start arranging the artworks, I finally realised that we would make our deadline. That Michael had been right all along. That I will never doubt him again.

Today was the icing on the cake. The tin wall was constructed. The ceiling was touched up. The bits of plaster that had come adrift with the removal of the tin from between shop 3 and shop 4 have been filled and sanded. The plinths are finished. My four red tub chairs that nearly caused me a nervous breakdown in Cannington traffic on Saturday are constructed. The green couch has been cleaned and fitted into the window alcove - its new home.

The Beagle is not enjoying her time at the Gallery as a Work Dog. Tied up out the back, she became even more anxious when she could no long see us once the wall was finished. I rescued her but told her off in no uncertain terms. She had brought imprisonment on herself through her persistent escapology. She gets to go to the building again tomorrow as I won't be here to watch her.Maybe three days of confinement in a row will cause her to rethink her absconding from the House that Rocks.

We are still having artwork delivered. We need all pieces named, priced and delivered by tomorrow afternoon to 116 Vincent Street. Michael is on his own for the day. I am going to the Big Smoke to shop for the opening, pick up a display cabinet, some hessian, cushions for the chairs, barfy burgers and pig's ears (for the Three Stooges) and finishing with a planning meeting for Alex's ATE funding at two thirty. Whew....

Not to mention, Michael's sister and cousin are coming up tomorrow night to stay. Me thinks we'll be putting them to work at the Gallery on Wednesday morning. One absolute lifesaving blast - they are bringing dinner for us all. I am beyond cooking.

Till tomorrow!

The Dynamic Duo completing the wall!