Last countertop is in, miscellaney, and an annoyance

Today the last laminate countertop got installed, mostly, after it was damaged yet again during the manufacturing. The countertop is in place, but the low backsplash piece isn't, yet. Fish is pleased: this is the counter under the windows that cats are allowed on. All I can say is, getting either the washer or the dryer out from under it for service will be h*ll. But my architect thought it was such a good idea...

( A little more cabinet work, and the annoyance )

( Some decisions on plumbing and hardware... )

( ...and some wrangling over the bookcases )

( Departure of the old fridge and microwave )