5.29.09

The electricians got all finished up downstairs so I decided to make a push before insulation to fix all those nagging things. I started with the transition between the kitchen and wood stove area. There was about an inch and a half difference of elevation at the extreme and it tapered to nothing. I only had 8 inches in width to make it all work needless to say it was a challenge. I have been dreading that one for months. I finished the hardwood floors in the closets as well. I also had to put in all the blocking for the wainscoting in the living room. That should have been done months ago as well but I am sure I had a good reason not to ha ha. I should have done it before all the wires were ran because I was scared I would hit one and burn the house down...got to be worrieed about something each day.

Hide The Evidence

What better place to get rid of all the leftover small chunks of chimney and spring box than to cover them up with concrete on the back porch. The photo shows the first bag of 19. When I broke up part of the slap to run the plumbing for the back bathroom I found all kinds of rocks, bottles, trash, batteries...so when in Rome...I didn't cover up any batteries. I took out about a five foot section of the spring box for an entry onto the back porch which really sets off that are. I am going to lay tile on the pad one of these days but we will take it one day at a time. I also rebuilt the grapevine stand along the shop...I hate to see a 40 year old vine go to waste because I was lazy.