These pictures are similar to the ones on the January 27 blog entry -- hopefully you can see the progress we've made.

What you can't see is that the insulation is installed and the sheetrock will be completed by tomorrow afternoon. Next week will be taping, bedding and texturing. Additionally we have a couple of retaining walls, a rock grilling area, and a set of steps in progress.

VERY EXCITING

Out of Juice

Last Thursday the 12-volt circuit in our RV went out; this circuit controls the small lights around the interior perimeter, the refrigerator, the switch for the water heater, and the thermostat for the air conditioner in the living room. We emptied the refrigerator into the one in the shop, made do without perimeter lights, and used fans and the bedroom A/C to try to stay cool in unseasonally warm temperatures. We were able to get the water heater switch fixed on Saturday but had to have parts ordered for the rest.

Everything got fixed yesterday so we're back to "normal" -- I'm beginning to realized that I have NO idea what "normal" means!

We've been told that RVs are not built to be lived in and we are definitely finding that to be true. . .

Only two more months. . . . .

Invisible Progress

A lot has been done on the house that doesn't show up in picitures:

1. Plumbing topout is complete;
2. Kitchen and bathroom fixtures are ordered;
3. Kitchen and bathroom faucets are purchased;
4. Touch-up paint (nail heads and seams) is completed on siding;
5. HVAC roughin is complete;
6. Ceilings and cedar trim on deck and front porch is complete;
7. Attic stairs are installed;
8. Cabinets are ordered;
9. Propane plumbing for tankless water heater and cooktop is complete;
10. Tile for kitchen countertop is bought;
11. Central vacuum system is ordered.

We believe we'll be able to move in by the end of March -- not a minute too soon!