Binkomonster!

Pausing to catch a breath.

It has been a completely crazy two weeks. Between preparing for our hardwood floor remodel, the actual event, and cleanup, it has felt like being on a different planet. Our board member smiles because he has spent that 2 weeks just watching staff go through all of this insanity, from the comfort of his perch, fresh water and kibble. Jerk. (just kidding). Well, we are finally done, and though slogging through the home stretch had us feeling as though 'never again' we retract our sentiments. Yes again. The home office calls for new hardwood floors. And there are 2 bathrooms waiting for upgrades/remodel. We just have to get it all on the calendar. First up however is some tweaking of the Binkomonster kitchens. This wonderful device arrives this week on Thursday. Finally. A truly kick-butt range on which to do some wok magic. And souffle creation. Our collective palates salivate. The new kitchen faucet arrives next week too, and after the install, we are done for the time being (well, our energies being focused on bathroom remodel activities...)  As tired as we are, we love the Binko castle that much more every day. Such a sanctuary. And getting that much closer to complete perfection. Surround sound speakers are on the plan to install in the living room (the new HD tv is already up), and the next few weeks should also see the breakfast bar extended to a truly usable length. Keeping the dust to a manageable level is the challenge, but the end goal is very clear and visible. And we are loving the intermediate milestones.  It hasn't all been work though. There have been breaks for not only an anniversary, but a birthday too. The CEO has been spoiling the CTO completely rotten. And she is very happy about it. (You will hear *no* complaints) The board members are in good health despite one incident of urinary blockage (involving a 1 day hospital stay and 2 weeks worth of strife at home base), and one incident of almost-severed nail (CTO in his haste to get sub-flooring into the house, opened a door forgetting mirror was somewhat attached = late night emergency vet visit, 2 technicians to get the bandage on, and *another* 5 days of tribe warfare at Binko Central). Ah life, it just gets better every day. A quick visual summary of our activities here for all of our faithful fans. Enjoy.

Monday is here. And we Miss Shag!

 

What a weekend. That man in the picture? Yah, that would be *Shag*. Also known as Josh Agle. The artist whose work adorns the walls of the Binko-castle. And funny enough, that picture you see over his right shoulder [The Discerning Guests]? Yah, that's now hanging in the Binkomonster Dining Room.  Big and multiple *YIPPEE's*. Major things afoot at the Bink-Shack this week. Our CEO is gearing up to install hardwood floors on level 2. This is the quiet before the storm of getting dirty, dusty, and into disarray.  Our patio has been redone for the umpteenth time. But we now have a comfy couch, comfy blankets, custom lighting, ipod player, heater, candles, herb garden, and trees/jungle all in one planter. And underneath our collective feet, an incredibly comfy wool rug from IKEA that should stand up to the 4 seasons of SF. Oh and did we tell you about the new weather station? Wind speed, 3 day forecast, humidity, UV index, 24 hour weather updates.... (as you slap your collective hands to your foreheads... yes, we like to geek out the castle, and we believe in not only great cocktails, but the perfect environs within which to kick back).  Oh and lest we forget,  tonight's episode is being blogged on said patio and brought to you by Treana wine. It is helping to put out the fires of the green curry dish we are about to pour down our gullets. (Hot! Hot! Hot!) Ahem.  We digress from the task of relaying our adventures these past few weeks. This weekend was mostly a blur because of Mr. Agle's visit to the SF area. What we do remember is that he was incredibly gracious and mild mannered (but then a Superhero of his ilk would be right?) And we drowned our sorrows at not being able to purchase anything at said show (because EVERYTHING was already sold) by doing some Ebay'ing and Craigslist-sleuthing.  Which then turned up a wonderful opportunity to snag some more Shag. Heh. Most of it is up on the walls. But there are two pieces awaiting framing, and we've got that on our to-do list prior to the week ending. Otherwise it's been a blur of Maker Faire, a visit up to Auberge in Napa, a date to see the latest installment of the Pirates movie, and most importantly, a visit to Crushpad to see our wine go INTO THE BOTTLES.  Yes, the hordes are massing in anticipation as our lovely elixir enters the final stages of completion. Just the labels left to affix, and then.. well... (hiccup).. then I guess, it is us vs 25 cases. Place your bets now.