The Wall is Down

OK for all of you who are wondering exactly what the progress is on the very large musical instrument- I thought I would add a few little tid-bits. Few, being the operative word there, anyway, It is Alive! Yes, the organ has blasted its way back into the world, and the wall that has been dividing the Cathedral these last 7 years has finally come down.
The tile throughout the interior has been sealed to make it more acoustically sound, and sound it does! They have arrived at the most crucial and taxing part of the installation, and it becomes challenging to get all the kinks worked out......by like next week! We, the other people of the family, have yet to see it in its glory- but have no fear this will occur in the very near future. We meant to go there last night so we could pick Joe up and go to the play- but due to insane transportation issues we were all at the mercy of the MTA and a crazy taxi experience for Joe! The play was great- as live performances always are, and we will come out conquerors in the end, when we see and hear the marvelous instrument at St. John the Divine! Joe is going to hang out here in the big city for a few extra days, first of all, so he can attend the big party on the 3rd and then to make sure it is in pristine condition before it's care is placed back into the hands of the cathedral.
Too bad he can't take any time off to enjoy all the offerings of the city with the family during these last weeks, but I guess that is why we have video cameras. One thing I am looking forward to upon our return to Missouri, is having my husband back. I don't know how people survive here without quantity (and quality) time with their spouses- it is no wonder this city never sleeps, people work insane hours then when they come home at 9 o'clock at night they go out for dinner, never sleep and then start all over again the next day. I will treasure the days when Joe will be back to his 8-5 job and has weekends off! Slower pace.....bring it on!