Replacement windows leads to............................new fireplace?

Last year Mom and Dad decided to replace some of the windows in their house. The contractors were there putting them in and suddenly the house filled with gas..........lucky Mom didn't lite her usual candle! To make a very long story short they are now replacing the gas fireplace as well. The old fireplace was not up to code and in order to replace it changes had to be made..........which required more mess. Now the house looks like...................well.............mine! :) Mom says she is getting use to the mess...............unfortunately this does happen!! The stone for the fireplace could take up to 4 weeks. Those of you that are coming for the BYOP should be able to "see clearly" and enjoy the presence of a new fireplace!