well, the old dishwasher and stove are gone, the measurements for the countertops have been made, and the new doors and drawers are here and stacked around the place. no sign of a gas stub, so i've got a plumber coming in on monday...which will be another chunk of change, but i really do want a gas stove...even though the beans and rice i may need to live on to pay for it will cook better in a slow-cooker.