Friday, July 20, 2012

A lot has happened...

Greetings to all! It has been a while since I have posted and I am sorry for that. This past week has been the fastest pace yet of our house project yet. And as these things go, there are always ways to further complicate the work load. We moved out of our good friends home on Wednesday of this week - leaving behind for the moment the family cat. She is pretty confused right now to say the least. As we started the process of moving out and trying to get our new home at least marginally habitable in terms of water, air, and a functioning bedroom, there were contractors all over the place. Most of the guys understood the urgency and the reasons and were trying hard to make it happen. One contractor did not quite 'get it' and by holding up his work on the flooring,also held up others. But at the end of today we now have gas to all appliances, water throughout the building - in all the right places - outlets in most of the places we need them, flooring is all down and finished, doors all on, washer and dryer all ready to do their gig. And as an added bonus, we hear the loons every night as we crash into bed... A giant shout out the Reed Ericksons for their gracious hospitality in sharing their home with us for the past 6 weeks. We are deeply indebted to their kindness.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Maddeningly slow

As many of you know that see this posting, I used to travel fairly extensively. Monday mornings I was often on a plan going somewhere far from family and friends. On my return trips, from wherever it was that I had gone, the trip back was usually uneventful - as one wants an airline to be. Basically an airborn taxi. However, even if I was returning from Europe, Australia, or China, the last 10 miles to home was always the very most painful. Flying over Kansas, no problem. Passing the toll booth 5 miles from my doorstep, intolerable. And so it is with this project. We are perilously close to being in but critical work remains and it is this final "10 miles" that is driving me / us crazy. Soon com mon.... Matt

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Nearing the move in date!!!!!!

We have painted most of the walls, installed all the hard wood floors (thank you Dan Cassidy!!!), tile is going down, plumbers arrive for final install tomorrow and the main panel is being connected for the switch from temporary power to final. While not official, we are hoping to be in by July 16th or 17. We won't have an occupancy permit but have decided not to wait for that detail while the carpenters finish the last bit of their work. The place inside anyway, is looking great and the weather has been helping the siding to the building progress. Our hosts, Alan and Sharon, have made us feel welcomed and secure in their home. Such friends are a gift beyond measure. SOON!! Matt