tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49158583154789414382024-03-14T07:02:18.310-07:00Photos by PennyCapturing Moments and Memories...Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-78795187426404030692014-08-18T10:14:00.001-07:002014-08-18T10:14:13.576-07:00The moving beginsWe passed all inspections with a couple minor 'corrections'. HiLine (via Day or Night Electric) will have to move a wall heater about 4 inches to comply with the manufacturer's installation requirements. Which should be at the same time they install the correct (hopefully!) living room light and a doorbell. <div><br></div><div>The 'nick and ding' drywall guys are supposed to drop by soon. Plus, Todd needs to bring a replacement window and trim up a closet door. So, very nearly complete!</div><div><br></div><div>Of course, our work has just begun. We are moving slowly. The outside landscaping is next on the list, but may be minimal for this year now that football season is in full swing and elk season is right around the corner.</div><div><br></div><div>We have the most important item in, so now we can just take our time:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMuCHUJY1XAWqJzOEYeZ-A8cH1T8jVVzu0D-MEaH8XpSd4vQsPHa7rAh_EDLDmCwDjQRWuU4-nQwWoGfD07MHzoNiWxKIKnnTLNEMfcPXR-_HIyWGc-1yRLyNFwE1_odQg5Bv-H3pepI/s640/blogger-image--534485049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMuCHUJY1XAWqJzOEYeZ-A8cH1T8jVVzu0D-MEaH8XpSd4vQsPHa7rAh_EDLDmCwDjQRWuU4-nQwWoGfD07MHzoNiWxKIKnnTLNEMfcPXR-_HIyWGc-1yRLyNFwE1_odQg5Bv-H3pepI/s640/blogger-image--534485049.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-82924134827870526572014-08-13T05:42:00.001-07:002014-08-13T05:42:42.944-07:00Finished! (Well, almost.)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNc_l6NJaFDF6GCewaALRRDIMUnO8z0WXACDXiMnD8njgjlltVNSZzpB1Uab_aVes4zXbphOABKmh08loNb13EQQ2VEVIWR8YfZgMoIjNL0Mqk_3f7_iF4QS-plb-UUBNTvKzwEzuCdw/s640/blogger-image--319740086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNc_l6NJaFDF6GCewaALRRDIMUnO8z0WXACDXiMnD8njgjlltVNSZzpB1Uab_aVes4zXbphOABKmh08loNb13EQQ2VEVIWR8YfZgMoIjNL0Mqk_3f7_iF4QS-plb-UUBNTvKzwEzuCdw/s640/blogger-image--319740086.jpg"></a></div>We had our walk-through with HiLine yesterday. We made a small "punch list" to be completed by HiLine subs, including: doorbell, some lighting, windows, and sheetrock touch ups.<div><br></div><div>The electrician came out yesterday to remedy the light situation only to find that HiLine had, again, provided the wrong light. He will have to come back.</div><div><br></div><div>Really love how the kitchen/great room turned out:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMoXfFJHhkY30_hPumBoMXASXlGMhLl1lHzATuOZ1tUnatyZ5_VAV-UVtVFM4qPRVP9N8yS9mv4og5E3ehdcWuIS-IFsDzL28IvoNvAX__cB4S3DgdXimrm3Msra5VMKkg577TJivUAwk/s640/blogger-image-438065014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMoXfFJHhkY30_hPumBoMXASXlGMhLl1lHzATuOZ1tUnatyZ5_VAV-UVtVFM4qPRVP9N8yS9mv4og5E3ehdcWuIS-IFsDzL28IvoNvAX__cB4S3DgdXimrm3Msra5VMKkg577TJivUAwk/s640/blogger-image-438065014.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjyhtVPU1kZJtj-oUJHNI8SAeku7I5X0Dq6ckU1JYQHeTFdsRfux3hjA_MV5WP1Mpx4zxw_D-KWYHyNgdgJOBkAXBepMeKNa9bomVtff3J8d-EMEacQgjZjYSoYu6EyOr9Yk1Y1bZ1eo/s640/blogger-image-1282853344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjyhtVPU1kZJtj-oUJHNI8SAeku7I5X0Dq6ckU1JYQHeTFdsRfux3hjA_MV5WP1Mpx4zxw_D-KWYHyNgdgJOBkAXBepMeKNa9bomVtff3J8d-EMEacQgjZjYSoYu6EyOr9Yk1Y1bZ1eo/s640/blogger-image-1282853344.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_sE94X-mgUG9Uk1hY1gEPxU5l0D0estve-uf-vnseGMNY6vEGnH5jEPnhnv_GtkNYVN7eb0La-OkyVHwX66RJQFMW7hABd9GKBsC9cn9hqlfstyrW3oY2Np4sJ7BfiusRK_KHaNkzZc/s640/blogger-image--1830213551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_sE94X-mgUG9Uk1hY1gEPxU5l0D0estve-uf-vnseGMNY6vEGnH5jEPnhnv_GtkNYVN7eb0La-OkyVHwX66RJQFMW7hABd9GKBsC9cn9hqlfstyrW3oY2Np4sJ7BfiusRK_KHaNkzZc/s640/blogger-image--1830213551.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inspection should be done Thursday, so if all goes well, we will be moving in this weekend!</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-23635834866384970242014-08-08T16:34:00.001-07:002014-08-08T16:34:02.216-07:00Carpet!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2_hbdmJ3mL8SeGQdJY11P-U2DyZq-Pssyw4oFKdlTXG48Kph5cINRpfDlavHpWGfyjsz0cyJYTXsPVCGmKhvQeU8W0FMtcCcEfgXzRvxW0BBF-pHTUKegBRZWVESWJ4dQtnFVk9ysYI/s640/blogger-image-1922241339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2_hbdmJ3mL8SeGQdJY11P-U2DyZq-Pssyw4oFKdlTXG48Kph5cINRpfDlavHpWGfyjsz0cyJYTXsPVCGmKhvQeU8W0FMtcCcEfgXzRvxW0BBF-pHTUKegBRZWVESWJ4dQtnFVk9ysYI/s640/blogger-image-1922241339.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbCAz8LdrRu6YzvC6la70-l8Wmtt29LZ-sXsOoZPejgD-KGwHyCio7JUm_sqklfHoeN4O52b3fq6ypNkpgHigAHTSvLH2nakqMv0fGUS1uMK9r_LndNlUANhWXGVOVe8kaIUMLoVH6lY/s640/blogger-image-28685861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbCAz8LdrRu6YzvC6la70-l8Wmtt29LZ-sXsOoZPejgD-KGwHyCio7JUm_sqklfHoeN4O52b3fq6ypNkpgHigAHTSvLH2nakqMv0fGUS1uMK9r_LndNlUANhWXGVOVe8kaIUMLoVH6lY/s640/blogger-image-28685861.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All the bedrooms and the hallway have carpet now. Love it! I think it looks great with the wall color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The electricians need to finish the lighting and the door bell issue needs to be resolved. They are supposed to be here Monday or Tuesday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tuesday we have our final walk through with Todd from HiLine. As soon as we sign off with HiLine, they call in final inspections and we can move in!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We still have a lot of little things to do and finish, in addition to moving, but as Tim said, we have 30yrs to get it all done! We will take it slow and easy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-23063542243004426492014-08-05T09:27:00.001-07:002014-08-05T09:27:07.738-07:00Delayed<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Not surprisingly, the finish date has been pushed back--again. Carpet has been our holdup. There are several things that happen after carpet is installed, so until then, we are at a standstill.<div><br></div><div>We are also waiting on the electricians to finish correcting all the lighting. </div><div><br></div><div>August 8th is our the date we have been given for carpet install. I am still puzzled as to how this is the item holding things up. We ordered their standard carpet and during the ascribed time. But, it is what it is!</div><div><br></div><div>Mike, the trim guy, is amazing! Trim, doors, etc. look beautiful. Any little concern I had (and there were very few) he fixed. He had to install all the base trim in the bedrooms BEFORE carpet because of the delay. I am worried about the carpet layers damaging the trim (stay tuned!).</div><div><br></div><div>All the plumbing hardware is in. Both bathrooms are complete except switching out the dome lights.</div><div><br></div><div>Master bath:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwBEHGdBTm6mLR8zWkcgsEYw_gVCBwAFCJ0taDMzsq-zdFHfajvsq1_i-4bcYbsq3sN2Lfl_YCWnmmtl15QR7kgX1hHU15c2SBR-hFYXocAT6t5uKhNGnNvYU7StHhBKD11lVUycr7xp8/s640/blogger-image--1690710353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwBEHGdBTm6mLR8zWkcgsEYw_gVCBwAFCJ0taDMzsq-zdFHfajvsq1_i-4bcYbsq3sN2Lfl_YCWnmmtl15QR7kgX1hHU15c2SBR-hFYXocAT6t5uKhNGnNvYU7StHhBKD11lVUycr7xp8/s640/blogger-image--1690710353.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgK9ZLx659oCEddxUv_VXwgy7F5OIuq-8lbp1tywxZM_7M3JObwtiEAESkw3QU0JI1qFhLp5bNzAj2LJn4gqfOd_IicAl1vyb6aDDSvFDwGxMKWr7ESw4LBugqetSFrTty9_Zpd7gUok/s640/blogger-image--1355073427.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgK9ZLx659oCEddxUv_VXwgy7F5OIuq-8lbp1tywxZM_7M3JObwtiEAESkw3QU0JI1qFhLp5bNzAj2LJn4gqfOd_IicAl1vyb6aDDSvFDwGxMKWr7ESw4LBugqetSFrTty9_Zpd7gUok/s640/blogger-image--1355073427.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ANky4UIaVGKNMO4TCFAcY3QBamOR80JohWNe6_iQZWjYJyyYazPOAf9aoHA5Y97cwJ7qlTk0dRD13Rz6Ny7Z_86LoGJ_MuKFhrXFwpmz2U9UOKeW9GxPb6ZVId37XNgPckKmyxsyed8/s640/blogger-image--47256463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ANky4UIaVGKNMO4TCFAcY3QBamOR80JohWNe6_iQZWjYJyyYazPOAf9aoHA5Y97cwJ7qlTk0dRD13Rz6Ny7Z_86LoGJ_MuKFhrXFwpmz2U9UOKeW9GxPb6ZVId37XNgPckKmyxsyed8/s640/blogger-image--47256463.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Kid's bath:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqyccVVx74I5twSh3cTyKCeoJcBoYqY0CbLe6OWMMtVk54wGInWX9j_mItc1SlHQh9JRylYuxc6-ClxwXsEK7kSZk3FD2xdNspPncHU_0gWY6NB-OiLxTp4g8PPpz5ELKeydfMt1p6PV0/s640/blogger-image-360212339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqyccVVx74I5twSh3cTyKCeoJcBoYqY0CbLe6OWMMtVk54wGInWX9j_mItc1SlHQh9JRylYuxc6-ClxwXsEK7kSZk3FD2xdNspPncHU_0gWY6NB-OiLxTp4g8PPpz5ELKeydfMt1p6PV0/s640/blogger-image-360212339.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmf-yBseIVWZVju8RPvHZeuTSm9ZUSuQ2FUiK1ib7_K1kwoiLdcn1qGD3Fl0LWz_gS88z4IOch5JnzfTDM1aT3Dsnxz6hd7k1YpQmY10UjgIdMtBxjG9pIId6pMxzJp2Cn4UsFCHefPs/s640/blogger-image-1967563448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmf-yBseIVWZVju8RPvHZeuTSm9ZUSuQ2FUiK1ib7_K1kwoiLdcn1qGD3Fl0LWz_gS88z4IOch5JnzfTDM1aT3Dsnxz6hd7k1YpQmY10UjgIdMtBxjG9pIId6pMxzJp2Cn4UsFCHefPs/s640/blogger-image-1967563448.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We have been busy with concrete the last few days. A couple days of prep and framing, one fast and furious day of pouring and a few more of getting our colored patio just right before sealing tonight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzyaBXPAH_SyjPwLg-GyBmPyF2zb676SUHDUrKSKG5iCcKJ81MjcoP8cB_J2YVREhU5fUvElHOm7Yrkk5vMYVC2WXwubkc7bWjhyphenhyphenH0NQoCYltkIjmCxUC4eLZO7r7OIkbittgMXP2caY/s640/blogger-image--684111629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzyaBXPAH_SyjPwLg-GyBmPyF2zb676SUHDUrKSKG5iCcKJ81MjcoP8cB_J2YVREhU5fUvElHOm7Yrkk5vMYVC2WXwubkc7bWjhyphenhyphenH0NQoCYltkIjmCxUC4eLZO7r7OIkbittgMXP2caY/s640/blogger-image--684111629.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVhPA01AEUdEIocB6tBcQH16syDGTuaJ8S-bdgNhTfZePCoYNCi2sXfd3UYW7y000ni2-IatB6La00r3EN0B0g7_mHwpWod2xMaJ5bmrl5U3s1TcCaU7Tg5XnhiW6am3HB0QIJUf3VHdU/s640/blogger-image-1759264465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Things are coming together. Touch-ups and landscaping left to do on the outside. <br />
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Inside: doors, fixtures (they installed all the wrong lights, so they will have to switch them all out), trim, carpet and appliances are all left to install.</div>
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Lauren's Room is a light sea blue with accents (closet and one wall) of a dark turquoise:</div>
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The Great Room/Kitchen is Studio Taupe:<br />
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And the rest of the house is a medium gray (Anonymous):<br />
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<br />Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-13816629162096724632014-06-27T08:23:00.001-07:002014-06-27T08:23:13.836-07:00A few sheetrock picsHere are a few current pictures for those who have asked. It is hard to tell what is what, but here goes!<div><br><div>The view coming in the front door:<br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaVk4laTrSFQ9YI3b8qHCLglKtCCiZpNmbcZ3uyTz_eXSQqqlvU2fI1oJz6tCmX9s_hAXdhv058omvkMZ2oKfXemSnimuMUTE6cH-zt8uWAP6Kjej0MqOIvFwFcI_R56uuWmrYZvW4T4/s640/blogger-image--973840712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaVk4laTrSFQ9YI3b8qHCLglKtCCiZpNmbcZ3uyTz_eXSQqqlvU2fI1oJz6tCmX9s_hAXdhv058omvkMZ2oKfXemSnimuMUTE6cH-zt8uWAP6Kjej0MqOIvFwFcI_R56uuWmrYZvW4T4/s640/blogger-image--973840712.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Kitchen:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrS1GJA7fTfvRUlfdtML7lM1He3hAkiWjoCvJkA7KvuDse0K9rGJVQDdKiYepe7t-s7CQ44taLGrOIgPEvwsY_FisIiDknFoUE5l8hrLjyU9a0eMmRV4Ua6Ev6WMBFjBbuEvh_ZYar0k/s640/blogger-image--1658599791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrS1GJA7fTfvRUlfdtML7lM1He3hAkiWjoCvJkA7KvuDse0K9rGJVQDdKiYepe7t-s7CQ44taLGrOIgPEvwsY_FisIiDknFoUE5l8hrLjyU9a0eMmRV4Ua6Ev6WMBFjBbuEvh_ZYar0k/s640/blogger-image--1658599791.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Master:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDKYd32AY4-VUXNgbSjxqnvSuHZ4NHXC7_z7BrGjUuzWJ95MMxEkamiBZYOuls18u3REI_4DoUaBA5YBBhN7yPq_2N-Gvd4jFOI5oo2afncAoACZuXn0PbPLt33dqqyiF02jC4k64W8M/s640/blogger-image-62333656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDKYd32AY4-VUXNgbSjxqnvSuHZ4NHXC7_z7BrGjUuzWJ95MMxEkamiBZYOuls18u3REI_4DoUaBA5YBBhN7yPq_2N-Gvd4jFOI5oo2afncAoACZuXn0PbPLt33dqqyiF02jC4k64W8M/s640/blogger-image-62333656.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Master closet:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSkLgaHEbbHCruiKbnrUL-apoaFOwuZbaGHKu7CZnUHj-_5dnaAoEqmwPvnUP-H3CTUYlEI-PWzAqNBmZ8JvI4qLF8rhFF-s5p_AjUEiSd9hIr4UlDdOeQvvl6enJaZPCTlKpPF_3gzXY/s640/blogger-image-1801154113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSkLgaHEbbHCruiKbnrUL-apoaFOwuZbaGHKu7CZnUHj-_5dnaAoEqmwPvnUP-H3CTUYlEI-PWzAqNBmZ8JvI4qLF8rhFF-s5p_AjUEiSd9hIr4UlDdOeQvvl6enJaZPCTlKpPF_3gzXY/s640/blogger-image-1801154113.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Master bathroom:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrwck1X2oCu6Kd0cQ2WtAO-fyzDiLOuxxtNQZzH4-M7CJhDX2yH8dyXSu4AEl_b59rb9ylg-g-6xQTKRLki5ahRykcUTc8nSPWsy2yU_1EvTJb_9qFQy20IcwG30BEpENwf9tauYaxfQ/s640/blogger-image-1187840908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrwck1X2oCu6Kd0cQ2WtAO-fyzDiLOuxxtNQZzH4-M7CJhDX2yH8dyXSu4AEl_b59rb9ylg-g-6xQTKRLki5ahRykcUTc8nSPWsy2yU_1EvTJb_9qFQy20IcwG30BEpENwf9tauYaxfQ/s640/blogger-image-1187840908.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wgJlmnIB0n29rQ_nBK6Z6qgqhbVGWJYxs7tYLEF9BphOFHJ-s86GEaIkP0Kd7oMPdgHsDLV1fPPi8DHKWiueXxYrht4NuGPiQGKLRNrBK6LVmTj4-NYgdB70j1pltqApAatFvIFSM1M/s640/blogger-image--1308431945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wgJlmnIB0n29rQ_nBK6Z6qgqhbVGWJYxs7tYLEF9BphOFHJ-s86GEaIkP0Kd7oMPdgHsDLV1fPPi8DHKWiueXxYrht4NuGPiQGKLRNrBK6LVmTj4-NYgdB70j1pltqApAatFvIFSM1M/s640/blogger-image--1308431945.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Utility:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyogd4lDFru5KFFbdKoP6n4GIAqOOUIiR7aHcffiyYiEIz8EXV2IPKOzciK3lzFnzHxJZqSrIjF-85OUTsPr5cnZ6SmcH2kuw8xNTgTZxn86ua60MCMjzHRFOV53SobhXAY-PEK0VglWE/s640/blogger-image--771492107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyogd4lDFru5KFFbdKoP6n4GIAqOOUIiR7aHcffiyYiEIz8EXV2IPKOzciK3lzFnzHxJZqSrIjF-85OUTsPr5cnZ6SmcH2kuw8xNTgTZxn86ua60MCMjzHRFOV53SobhXAY-PEK0VglWE/s640/blogger-image--771492107.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lauren's room:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOXnPfuCywgAiwN_8_e1Fn5Lw_jVFp8v9aB0iSaDWOp4ni37dB5Aemee5AtDKSW8lIUPnpWiHLDKZPbm7Y1n0RmOG0fquN1NiLTJTjVh5oKUD7CySCSnErDvKU6YCvelBbbd_0l8nXTI/s640/blogger-image--1528283444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOXnPfuCywgAiwN_8_e1Fn5Lw_jVFp8v9aB0iSaDWOp4ni37dB5Aemee5AtDKSW8lIUPnpWiHLDKZPbm7Y1n0RmOG0fquN1NiLTJTjVh5oKUD7CySCSnErDvKU6YCvelBbbd_0l8nXTI/s640/blogger-image--1528283444.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Kids' bathroom:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAxxGEfRO4e2B-sfW4lGXoW2ECCEOQZ_oXYzKEwq1LPo68WTp6I9die-42ZLe1Q8hnVUwakMdDodLOfpSEtTwc0T5BVMKoODxa2SVF0KaLNu5Zl1tfeAFF1KVBkxXUOhIPE-U_U62bgZk/s640/blogger-image-1925893032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAxxGEfRO4e2B-sfW4lGXoW2ECCEOQZ_oXYzKEwq1LPo68WTp6I9die-42ZLe1Q8hnVUwakMdDodLOfpSEtTwc0T5BVMKoODxa2SVF0KaLNu5Zl1tfeAFF1KVBkxXUOhIPE-U_U62bgZk/s640/blogger-image-1925893032.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Guest/Taylor's room:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqhPdWrR_7iuQME4QQk1LEiF51avhSEiZdX5ZYRf04CxAe1rmKWCJd6f-eM_yFPIe6U1mRLN21ptZkHbZ9dOrZRbUmwedyDzjF5b-S5ahMA_sKwmOl3Hs-FXENFUYABW2Sgxtan801eg/s640/blogger-image-2013609370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqhPdWrR_7iuQME4QQk1LEiF51avhSEiZdX5ZYRf04CxAe1rmKWCJd6f-eM_yFPIe6U1mRLN21ptZkHbZ9dOrZRbUmwedyDzjF5b-S5ahMA_sKwmOl3Hs-FXENFUYABW2Sgxtan801eg/s640/blogger-image-2013609370.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jackson's room:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxXFXqw9qicU7o_oKoRcBYfZgrF014MOmJFXytHoy6_UyFNAPH3dPmPAJw__SB8PrriYbkCfJYHO2KZsvFHPljPFUnfbHUI4JgJScFMPqNYO0T-OUov-DRCUWtj7hKgGCG5VvFGNphr4/s640/blogger-image--1871641405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxXFXqw9qicU7o_oKoRcBYfZgrF014MOmJFXytHoy6_UyFNAPH3dPmPAJw__SB8PrriYbkCfJYHO2KZsvFHPljPFUnfbHUI4JgJScFMPqNYO0T-OUov-DRCUWtj7hKgGCG5VvFGNphr4/s640/blogger-image--1871641405.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The mudders have been here all week and are doing a great job making all the walls look pretty! Texture Monday, maybe. Then we wait a day or two for texture to dry, then we PAINT! Heading into the home stretch, with just over 30days until HiLine finishes up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We are still waiting on a concrete bid. Septic install next week, which means Tim will spend his weekend digging dirt and removing fencing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Today, I am picking up our dishwasher and microwave for installment on July 9th. </div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-23245955331581722672014-06-26T06:54:00.001-07:002014-06-26T06:54:11.366-07:00Drywall and textureThe drywall crew was...ummmm...<div>interesting! They finished hanging last week and the mud and texture crew have been busy this week. They should finish up today or tomorrow. And then we paint the interior. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR83wv4ZFwq7xcdxvpl843TWwubu-uK8zAcZebhUmvFqiz_cOVk3Oo3h6zcOvxZFG-fxlpRswTRMNRLgOtihRbo3XWILPvcXLvA7ivOsemj3pqyjTu6OJurDOpsYrSFLt1oDGRlm3htDc/s640/blogger-image--1578585194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR83wv4ZFwq7xcdxvpl843TWwubu-uK8zAcZebhUmvFqiz_cOVk3Oo3h6zcOvxZFG-fxlpRswTRMNRLgOtihRbo3XWILPvcXLvA7ivOsemj3pqyjTu6OJurDOpsYrSFLt1oDGRlm3htDc/s640/blogger-image--1578585194.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5UzIMA3n2fXgvnZsnpfROLqik2neC0Htt1mv3BwuftIvRmPE4wN70ZkHEbK3TPtiGiOGpsnfROsm3_EaM0p0SP3XLbehyphenhyphenvmPw3J33GYEnLSxLW9I3d2KB9clNIzacZPqA2fTEQ5h3Hw/s640/blogger-image--279391234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5UzIMA3n2fXgvnZsnpfROLqik2neC0Htt1mv3BwuftIvRmPE4wN70ZkHEbK3TPtiGiOGpsnfROsm3_EaM0p0SP3XLbehyphenhyphenvmPw3J33GYEnLSxLW9I3d2KB9clNIzacZPqA2fTEQ5h3Hw/s640/blogger-image--279391234.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The exterior has one coat and 2/3 of a second coat (in large part, thanks to Tim!). As soon as Tim is healed up (PRK surgery) and the rain lets up, we will finish the second coat, trim and touch ups.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBF65PT7VqqpZEgN9bfJexya8HaiqMidpXoHDD0Dozk_A72GWf4UvMMeAIlFmBg7gCDblCfGwHnU-K4KMWmP3jrecjJNZLjmsnc5ryFot81IycZM4XIlh_OHnOQQs4J6AvPamF_qeUgH8/s640/blogger-image--1694382522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBF65PT7VqqpZEgN9bfJexya8HaiqMidpXoHDD0Dozk_A72GWf4UvMMeAIlFmBg7gCDblCfGwHnU-K4KMWmP3jrecjJNZLjmsnc5ryFot81IycZM4XIlh_OHnOQQs4J6AvPamF_qeUgH8/s640/blogger-image--1694382522.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Septic installation should start next week.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-67455840097976606932014-06-12T08:17:00.001-07:002014-06-12T08:17:19.482-07:00Closer still!So, we had a bit of a lull, but we are up and running now! We had to wait on a couple inspections (and some corrections), as well as, preparations to get the permanent power turned on.<div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgcVQ71CRtRDPiiqISHWUro9SLJR7pUpnvCwZHyfCASqgpja6durP7CC_tDp_v9l48SEhPet-fO_REMDu2m1RDtYfRR9VHPjTfgvipuBQQfnd1D2GGzO7drE_DM3DUfBf8V4MQXOLXu8/s640/blogger-image--1481316415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgcVQ71CRtRDPiiqISHWUro9SLJR7pUpnvCwZHyfCASqgpja6durP7CC_tDp_v9l48SEhPet-fO_REMDu2m1RDtYfRR9VHPjTfgvipuBQQfnd1D2GGzO7drE_DM3DUfBf8V4MQXOLXu8/s640/blogger-image--1481316415.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The siding crew finished up last week. They left a bit to be desired when it came to the trim, but I am hoping the paint will cover the defects! The concrete crew also came back to pour the garage. It looks great!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_PZYaHGSXQVSrfP-5RtNrs6d6kAFNFJ3hlj-DFpmDqq3QCIH-LLcTN5MNKPnfPB9zVqYwfcwzLPdKpwNevvwSGSNTdKy2zLLt8WFNA8DYy8dh2UgeniadX30ZrG9UlluutyQKWy3Zuw/s640/blogger-image--149859244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_PZYaHGSXQVSrfP-5RtNrs6d6kAFNFJ3hlj-DFpmDqq3QCIH-LLcTN5MNKPnfPB9zVqYwfcwzLPdKpwNevvwSGSNTdKy2zLLt8WFNA8DYy8dh2UgeniadX30ZrG9UlluutyQKWy3Zuw/s640/blogger-image--149859244.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Over the past week or so, we chose our exterior color (Behr Amazon Stone) and started painting, finished up our flooring choices (almost!), and did a little clean-up. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLtxNGGRQi8FZ7xMTBN01ABlTvSAkbTNn6pkKGU1KpY2zi5Dql3mk8m8FWdzt0en_8vsipgQqu6iTccBiXsu_eTf2n1UIdm4X5fNMeZT51Si8tSVSbc-9KJbu5yjSLtw0o7eCHjYzexb8/s640/blogger-image-576617121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLtxNGGRQi8FZ7xMTBN01ABlTvSAkbTNn6pkKGU1KpY2zi5Dql3mk8m8FWdzt0en_8vsipgQqu6iTccBiXsu_eTf2n1UIdm4X5fNMeZT51Si8tSVSbc-9KJbu5yjSLtw0o7eCHjYzexb8/s640/blogger-image-576617121.jpg"></a></div>My very appreciated paint crew! (Thanks, mom, too!)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The insulation crew also came and went last week, finishing the entire interior (except the blow-in insulation that will go in after sheetrock)-in one day! The house is SO quiet now. Love it!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOpUdnfbgRH9s2leMQUc0Y-Ve2GUIP5lbPmY2NmTMOiOT_cWNMKR0dJQSTGL0WMxjPaXXZxpiobWw-uD6e0P6BAZABfvn32KEkDZrUp-AmySQuIk7pcWwr8rISx5_LOoIkk9drgreZus/s640/blogger-image--1051440664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOpUdnfbgRH9s2leMQUc0Y-Ve2GUIP5lbPmY2NmTMOiOT_cWNMKR0dJQSTGL0WMxjPaXXZxpiobWw-uD6e0P6BAZABfvn32KEkDZrUp-AmySQuIk7pcWwr8rISx5_LOoIkk9drgreZus/s640/blogger-image--1051440664.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Pacific Power arrived this morning and our permanent power is on. An inspection of the insulation is supposed to happen today and then sheetrock later this week. Things are definitely happening! Todd sent me a schedule with an estimated completion date of July 31! (I am getting excited!)</font></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-84881006727300013342014-05-25T15:51:00.001-07:002014-05-25T18:22:58.725-07:00Gone for five days to find this:<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdcZWXQyBnC33O3fM5yKX-t1f015HQxd6mW-hcMHcyR9MuAiGYotWDvf2yK92OpaB8xmpRo49w2WbYYOo34CApg9TyxYkvrOGfOdIZvZxboMQIlhgYhV2F5cM-BZuMQJWZ369vzhAd1is/s640/blogger-image-487287142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdcZWXQyBnC33O3fM5yKX-t1f015HQxd6mW-hcMHcyR9MuAiGYotWDvf2yK92OpaB8xmpRo49w2WbYYOo34CApg9TyxYkvrOGfOdIZvZxboMQIlhgYhV2F5cM-BZuMQJWZ369vzhAd1is/s640/blogger-image-487287142.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Roofing completed and all windows installed, plus electrical and plumbing rough-ins complete! Even our tubs and showers are installed, and the mini split unit, too.<div><br></div><div>It looks like siding is next! I am supposed to meet with Todd on Tuesday to make a payment and discuss the remaining schedule. </div><div><br></div><div>I was sad to see a broken window:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBr7ePVRn90ApUa0ucaXliyT8wrKxkqd2eUni2zZy1IXkUB_Jm_Ihp-0YQh2felwxuv76Ng7QN7C6F5XpCkD-YG1FRWX7M2n8ebnKK-6qAhkZjWROLzlK_O4pfFufLYp8qQbCAVNBCgQ/s640/blogger-image--1132521918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBr7ePVRn90ApUa0ucaXliyT8wrKxkqd2eUni2zZy1IXkUB_Jm_Ihp-0YQh2felwxuv76Ng7QN7C6F5XpCkD-YG1FRWX7M2n8ebnKK-6qAhkZjWROLzlK_O4pfFufLYp8qQbCAVNBCgQ/s640/blogger-image--1132521918.jpg"></a></div>Which, I am sure, will be remedied ASAP. There are a few other minor concerns I will go over with Todd when he is here. I am excited to see our estimated timeline!</div><div><br></div><div>I am ordering the appliances through Sears--great pricing, but no idea what date to request for delivery. Flooring will be finalized this week. I will also need to choose the paint for the exterior soon and interior, right behind!</div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-74716422041004980602014-05-16T15:55:00.001-07:002014-05-21T17:27:13.494-07:00We've Been Framed!The framers finished up on Wednesday.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiontc6mHfDfrUTcjEIr_w6zeQ42QF6O0FeVE0edty7Ix3IuYkzE4p4-FxuwWnJy3PMexOUJS9tMvLGacYv0bdgvwD6LsmXTnj2RN9lHpG3dWoEdSp95e4bkRIPiIqNun2b3F-Q-b9UZxY/s640/blogger-image-392131300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiontc6mHfDfrUTcjEIr_w6zeQ42QF6O0FeVE0edty7Ix3IuYkzE4p4-FxuwWnJy3PMexOUJS9tMvLGacYv0bdgvwD6LsmXTnj2RN9lHpG3dWoEdSp95e4bkRIPiIqNun2b3F-Q-b9UZxY/s640/blogger-image-392131300.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZx4nI80Q5XyOCM08moeSTTPwc4QwZ2NZYweRlS0TXkdFPEoxmZlb-b0N1ZYFUXgHCxBkmJXxtmX8cxe4T93jmWCCqoPy9tcN6DxBBBmTxIlcg7DWTLTOJ61TAOR7J1alkHOnvRPIrKsQ/s640/blogger-image--1194223280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZx4nI80Q5XyOCM08moeSTTPwc4QwZ2NZYweRlS0TXkdFPEoxmZlb-b0N1ZYFUXgHCxBkmJXxtmX8cxe4T93jmWCCqoPy9tcN6DxBBBmTxIlcg7DWTLTOJ61TAOR7J1alkHOnvRPIrKsQ/s640/blogger-image--1194223280.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyrFzyTuNibdZvqhWMw5TL6NEmCGM8Q4-RoK8HV3v0VDbD22lala78Xv9NzQsPKdiMdNQVtwxogRgCDKT_-IcroZc9tkJ4e_cOdie2q0gFRz_9lFPjbX7eLkyniUuHdNiG9TB6lVTme8/s640/blogger-image--913014856.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyrFzyTuNibdZvqhWMw5TL6NEmCGM8Q4-RoK8HV3v0VDbD22lala78Xv9NzQsPKdiMdNQVtwxogRgCDKT_-IcroZc9tkJ4e_cOdie2q0gFRz_9lFPjbX7eLkyniUuHdNiG9TB6lVTme8/s640/blogger-image--913014856.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next week, the plumber comes back to make a correction (The guest bedroom currently has sink hook-ups. Measure twice...) and do all the top in. The roofers are also scheduled to be in soon--I was hoping soon enough to beat the rain, but looks like things might get wet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We got the flooring and tile estimate from F&W. It is right about what we expected. We may scale back some of our (my!) add-ons, so we can stay on budget. Hardwood floors are my priority, the rest can wait. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbO96miWaVDHYylVSZmHoedlAhLOHZ-o6YxebMIW9mpMM_JY9VrcMlBp-UhHuBJDVrXKRIA_56iDdrU-5crv8g4sDZdR9ZZjHz0BYEwmuh1vZn-MSA7e1D06TnWtuSkng1cgH5DtFP5PM/s640/blogger-image-898271263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbO96miWaVDHYylVSZmHoedlAhLOHZ-o6YxebMIW9mpMM_JY9VrcMlBp-UhHuBJDVrXKRIA_56iDdrU-5crv8g4sDZdR9ZZjHz0BYEwmuh1vZn-MSA7e1D06TnWtuSkng1cgH5DtFP5PM/s640/blogger-image-898271263.jpg"></a></div>Above is the latest sample/color pallet for the living room/kitchen/dining space. Opinions, suggestions welcome! My current thought is to wait on backsplash and do it ourselves, with help (Jimmy?Gary?) from some expert DIYers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Z9wjzLuab477ukDdjUQb3KqMc612quF-Vf_CP0Tlsc2dVpcoDd3oHDg-fWl-GZfpdR1aLLzlEiFooEQh-EFnDFAzyJeR39J3mdgbIzIim0_m9TecYFNzHjAfeiM4G00S6rWf705RwrQ/s640/blogger-image-332257357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Z9wjzLuab477ukDdjUQb3KqMc612quF-Vf_CP0Tlsc2dVpcoDd3oHDg-fWl-GZfpdR1aLLzlEiFooEQh-EFnDFAzyJeR39J3mdgbIzIim0_m9TecYFNzHjAfeiM4G00S6rWf705RwrQ/s640/blogger-image-332257357.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The kitchen island is framed. That is the front door and window over the sink (left).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After the roof is complete, we are supposed to receive a schedule to completion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-91830790337264033072014-05-13T11:12:00.001-07:002014-05-13T11:12:02.869-07:00I can see it now :)The framers are busy! The trusses came in yesterday. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBBEBP-NmLmckla-13jaAkHW_19BSVGHzriz1aX8njRVi-scPec5AWWRtdQ17nCPq_EX6YtovD8V9pLt-GjVWj2S9srwFQ396nT-vk7kW8UESW7RpcXhXBi2Z7YukN2iTOypwta0TJ2vc/s640/blogger-image-837356668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBBEBP-NmLmckla-13jaAkHW_19BSVGHzriz1aX8njRVi-scPec5AWWRtdQ17nCPq_EX6YtovD8V9pLt-GjVWj2S9srwFQ396nT-vk7kW8UESW7RpcXhXBi2Z7YukN2iTOypwta0TJ2vc/s640/blogger-image-837356668.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Boy, does having a roofline make a difference!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI68FG0jv8biEOIUuK10tYLr5uIcH0N9beC5x7Jjs_aKSRrFZCrEQP_t5ZWRQXbzwNYIDIBOnQMQvC0SQbPFL9mqhXp4pB8T5pvvp_nIMr_njPRk_bW71sTkTC9ktCmnlFxXNgg5kngd8/s640/blogger-image--1123437053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI68FG0jv8biEOIUuK10tYLr5uIcH0N9beC5x7Jjs_aKSRrFZCrEQP_t5ZWRQXbzwNYIDIBOnQMQvC0SQbPFL9mqhXp4pB8T5pvvp_nIMr_njPRk_bW71sTkTC9ktCmnlFxXNgg5kngd8/s640/blogger-image--1123437053.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The weather has been beautiful (and hot!) so hopefully that will help move things along. Bonus: no mud for a few days!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Unfortunately, Todd informed us yesterday that our garage was too low and that keeping our 8 foot garage door upgrade would be a problem. Exactly, as Tim had feared and pointed out. Bummer. Seven foot door, it is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Framers will be finishing up this week. Roofing on the schedule for next week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When roofing goes up, we need to make all our final decisions on flooring, counters, etc. I just got the estimate this morning...time to crunch some numbers!</div><br></div><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-87659660181182858082014-05-09T14:30:00.001-07:002014-05-09T14:30:44.981-07:00It is starting to look like a house! The framers have been busy for the last two days and are at it again this morning. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWqgUG8RrwTbxXgOWPxvEickmrbrE_I-H_jgaQWi8-tbcqyIk5JEjWc2Yf1Lb99ckejz2iTUGG149uE-_fzmH13sb1LR7OrwqERrEihtydpP30n3LfXb-piSpf-wh5_crYtvf67kFubE/s640/blogger-image-907381041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWqgUG8RrwTbxXgOWPxvEickmrbrE_I-H_jgaQWi8-tbcqyIk5JEjWc2Yf1Lb99ckejz2iTUGG149uE-_fzmH13sb1LR7OrwqERrEihtydpP30n3LfXb-piSpf-wh5_crYtvf67kFubE/s640/blogger-image-907381041.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In this picture, the living room/great room is in the middle, master to the left (sliding door opening) and Jackson's room to the right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Just this week the plummers were here, followed by the inspector, followed by the framers. It is great to watch such steady <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBglXxaNeqxt2KWAVjmpcH7rgoHyxWzgW9R44-Lw9GwFriGKRkmwRSPWAzzlVs_JkbIZ4hzOnozrNVFTAH1XZODnFtln9W9iCEusPVMfY4bGRHfIns-Mg5rejFQqOYBifocyHwboiG0xY/s640/blogger-image--2143837424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBglXxaNeqxt2KWAVjmpcH7rgoHyxWzgW9R44-Lw9GwFriGKRkmwRSPWAzzlVs_JkbIZ4hzOnozrNVFTAH1XZODnFtln9W9iCEusPVMfY4bGRHfIns-Mg5rejFQqOYBifocyHwboiG0xY/s640/blogger-image--2143837424.jpg"></a></div><br>The view from our living room is a little crowded, but we can deal with that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizSomKkUx1TqoDv-G7YZPjFAUzNmfwEuAmy4XifSMjHltnPiT9U-zBTQ012rlLKpve1k-KmvNSn7cS7-b-CeghmjaSoMfoAU8j23ntnQ5P8xs4AdwfLeO7ZYNU2nXVltxEfIzwnV1_9BQ/s640/blogger-image--958207637.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizSomKkUx1TqoDv-G7YZPjFAUzNmfwEuAmy4XifSMjHltnPiT9U-zBTQ012rlLKpve1k-KmvNSn7cS7-b-CeghmjaSoMfoAU8j23ntnQ5P8xs4AdwfLeO7ZYNU2nXVltxEfIzwnV1_9BQ/s640/blogger-image--958207637.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tim and Jackson even got in the act last night! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The big crane will be here next week to "fly" in the trusses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stay tuned!</div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-42664579088342703662014-05-01T09:44:00.001-07:002014-05-01T09:44:45.437-07:00Busy couple daysQuite a lot has happened over the past few days. The floor joists were installed yesterday.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbmcYbo6kyI12wK_M_-LlXxQeStfCzxHnMFk-8RF1rT0C9s9P3wphglhfjF8LRC3GOK2emSXUgukLZVIOCOANjOks0CNWZ9Ofm3dNeNrfiZu_34EtnoB5wxTENROnS2JomLV8peEIvPE/s640/blogger-image-1522644065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbmcYbo6kyI12wK_M_-LlXxQeStfCzxHnMFk-8RF1rT0C9s9P3wphglhfjF8LRC3GOK2emSXUgukLZVIOCOANjOks0CNWZ9Ofm3dNeNrfiZu_34EtnoB5wxTENROnS2JomLV8peEIvPE/s640/blogger-image-1522644065.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I think we are waiting for inspection before the framing continues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While this was happening at ground zero, I travelled to Roseburg to the HiLine office, to choose some of our finishes. Todd took me out to a HiLine house that is near completion, that has the granite we had chosen (Santa Cecilia). It looked great with the nutmeg alder cabinets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOwIJIRM0HQDpzu2gXtjDti9AsHYgxEo-6pXY0Aq6L9-A8QN2VYDoW31w4OztG7KuCALPHvUkBgdEIsB9e_MaHz1sT2so70zPpR7WbsXnutBR6QoPAF3zdfJayVSVxWbO0PFrOknSrafo/s640/blogger-image--2028916080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOwIJIRM0HQDpzu2gXtjDti9AsHYgxEo-6pXY0Aq6L9-A8QN2VYDoW31w4OztG7KuCALPHvUkBgdEIsB9e_MaHz1sT2so70zPpR7WbsXnutBR6QoPAF3zdfJayVSVxWbO0PFrOknSrafo/s640/blogger-image--2028916080.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The HiLine office includes a model kitchen that is the exact set up as ours will be. Our cabinets will be 6in taller, other than that, this will be our kitchen:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVC9ohauFNclM6NdDHCT0IfK4Rff6xCzgP_Sx1qNt3Gw8Z9zL9SUDb6Ho3bvnXa5YlXMOKjFQhRzwud3I8xXInXgndXJ0El-gwYiMeZMJ9_RLsFJw171zpD4ikQzlu5d0b1tOhBKNXUAQ/s640/blogger-image-2019296758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVC9ohauFNclM6NdDHCT0IfK4Rff6xCzgP_Sx1qNt3Gw8Z9zL9SUDb6Ho3bvnXa5YlXMOKjFQhRzwud3I8xXInXgndXJ0El-gwYiMeZMJ9_RLsFJw171zpD4ikQzlu5d0b1tOhBKNXUAQ/s640/blogger-image-2019296758.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Next, I headed to F&W floors where Jo helped me choose flooring and laminate countertops (for the bathrooms).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Kitchen cabinets and granite, and floors (engineered acacia hardwood) for the living room, dining room and kitchen:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB2D-dmMUauwxo0WV8eCqq5bLCM7ZbTbtHrsC0VaR3_EauqGmbGanlxnTSbJSaI1JjtYcQAa7ZRlOg1Bxc1ParDL2etvxXoARG2NYaHNrBczLpwj2yH2j6SjbnxRV0zBr-t4F5WYf4zkc/s640/blogger-image-484236986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB2D-dmMUauwxo0WV8eCqq5bLCM7ZbTbtHrsC0VaR3_EauqGmbGanlxnTSbJSaI1JjtYcQAa7ZRlOg1Bxc1ParDL2etvxXoARG2NYaHNrBczLpwj2yH2j6SjbnxRV0zBr-t4F5WYf4zkc/s640/blogger-image-484236986.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ceramic tile for the entries:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyP4iAwXTAhBLAoVMVujWug67aB6loAsvCcq02Wl0XrEHwUSFqIeCBGiwbj8yU5LyT5VfB2MFbcUSiHhQ-u5vHV66gZuVNQABIF1soSpJ4eyNrY570dtCh-ckNXkdDALiUXLG6kzOmhnU/s640/blogger-image-769923534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyP4iAwXTAhBLAoVMVujWug67aB6loAsvCcq02Wl0XrEHwUSFqIeCBGiwbj8yU5LyT5VfB2MFbcUSiHhQ-u5vHV66gZuVNQABIF1soSpJ4eyNrY570dtCh-ckNXkdDALiUXLG6kzOmhnU/s640/blogger-image-769923534.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I designed a very simple backsplash for the kitchen, using the travertine and small metal medallions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jo will send me an estimate soon to see if all these options fit in our budget!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We have also hit a few snags. The septic system is becoming a project of epic proportion, both in scope and cost. Not sure how it will all shake out. We are also, concerned about the height of the garage versus the road and driveway. I would hate to finally have that attached garage and then it be under water. Todd assures us that all is well...I sure hope so!</div><br></div><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-62061706213395210762014-04-28T20:05:00.001-07:002014-04-28T20:05:23.296-07:00What a difference a day makes<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtomZLduOcolz9a3r1C8T4k-g2aJP7OVc5NIQZxYRrmpoS0NOTToeE2dr2b1uXumvXBA8Hh10X-6uqLirqwRKEY13ImqProjpFga0C9mBx_bToI_FjnkfT9gBXhhP8GxtmH9KEXxIkmQo/s640/blogger-image-811822673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtomZLduOcolz9a3r1C8T4k-g2aJP7OVc5NIQZxYRrmpoS0NOTToeE2dr2b1uXumvXBA8Hh10X-6uqLirqwRKEY13ImqProjpFga0C9mBx_bToI_FjnkfT9gBXhhP8GxtmH9KEXxIkmQo/s640/blogger-image-811822673.jpg"></a>No more piles of dirt and mud! Zach worked hard all day to tidy up and backfill around the foundation. The garage is ready for concrete and now we can park next to our existing house. Merchen and Reed brought some extra rock on super short notice (thank you, JB!) to help finish things up. Framing will begin later this week.</div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-91801077214218897642014-04-28T07:23:00.001-07:002014-04-28T07:23:32.732-07:00Little by little...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjC3KsNtV5i4fUlKOK-HKvQHeqZ1FBdaNzDP5i5YHcr7IxXM0qXM9dPYhdAkQtF50ULrMV-fLxCce8OrzrRAAHxfam9_fSTZlYgB2YhG1QyduslWiGHPqgw7oeHv8-hJzAiNMKgPH7Cs/s640/blogger-image--1270105359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjC3KsNtV5i4fUlKOK-HKvQHeqZ1FBdaNzDP5i5YHcr7IxXM0qXM9dPYhdAkQtF50ULrMV-fLxCce8OrzrRAAHxfam9_fSTZlYgB2YhG1QyduslWiGHPqgw7oeHv8-hJzAiNMKgPH7Cs/s640/blogger-image--1270105359.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Zach was back last week to dig the trench for our power, to install the downspouts and to do some more excavation, including removal of a large stump. Today he will be here to backfill around the foundation. No more muddy mounds! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Later this week, HiLine is scheduled to begin framing out the floors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our estimated completion date is September 16, but typical HiLine builds have been finishing much faster.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-34278610583739104522014-04-22T21:14:00.001-07:002014-04-22T21:14:25.024-07:00And we have concrete<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8PUPeOe6VWAC0pnzaebyx1CiIFk_Ho2ziXrfyxkUjOR_BjLu58ePJ2PJy2H-a0o2NlOKMI8N1AtDyB6HlJJhFOLWOxd5KNwhwyPXoMR4EN6gGq0hyphenhyphen4zSfbMi_a78xJEL46V8BXuZQ38/s640/blogger-image-274224479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8PUPeOe6VWAC0pnzaebyx1CiIFk_Ho2ziXrfyxkUjOR_BjLu58ePJ2PJy2H-a0o2NlOKMI8N1AtDyB6HlJJhFOLWOxd5KNwhwyPXoMR4EN6gGq0hyphenhyphen4zSfbMi_a78xJEL46V8BXuZQ38/s640/blogger-image-274224479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPOsDqw4b7Q1C3X5ksUwRMs3MUhP1VK-MFGjcBwtTxU-iWnsU8HeVtRWLp3TrhcfOaKgmvrZBDxwHQ3zUWM9aPk8Xqp8mgjeF3EfewVOKC-CCK3mt9H0NzTxj1n_fxv4SKDG4zO410IM/s640/blogger-image-1334092422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPOsDqw4b7Q1C3X5ksUwRMs3MUhP1VK-MFGjcBwtTxU-iWnsU8HeVtRWLp3TrhcfOaKgmvrZBDxwHQ3zUWM9aPk8Xqp8mgjeF3EfewVOKC-CCK3mt9H0NzTxj1n_fxv4SKDG4zO410IM/s640/blogger-image-1334092422.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8PUPeOe6VWAC0pnzaebyx1CiIFk_Ho2ziXrfyxkUjOR_BjLu58ePJ2PJy2H-a0o2NlOKMI8N1AtDyB6HlJJhFOLWOxd5KNwhwyPXoMR4EN6gGq0hyphenhyphen4zSfbMi_a78xJEL46V8BXuZQ38/s640/blogger-image-274224479.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The concrete trucks finally arrived and these guys stayed until the footings and stem walls were complete. Zach will be here Friday to dig some trenches and again on Monday to backfill. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-45650737723098533492014-04-22T12:39:00.001-07:002014-04-22T12:39:06.123-07:00Progress!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBGGljFttUeN4QEY8KTqRHLGVHKN1_biNXz8nTwjYy8eCerNYG0FUGfxLwOCGSPtmscty5dy7I3I78dCjGu4H7t1Gp3fgs93OIH5jkxOGRQCpDxDCExwW2HdSXUK2e-tbJgctaWX27-VA/s640/blogger-image--1937630783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBGGljFttUeN4QEY8KTqRHLGVHKN1_biNXz8nTwjYy8eCerNYG0FUGfxLwOCGSPtmscty5dy7I3I78dCjGu4H7t1Gp3fgs93OIH5jkxOGRQCpDxDCExwW2HdSXUK2e-tbJgctaWX27-VA/s640/blogger-image--1937630783.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So, Todd from HiLine came and staked out the house last Friday. A work crew showed up yesterday to put up the forms and was back this morning to finish up and wait on an inspector so they could start pouring foundation. So they waited, and waited and waited...finally got the OK to proceed! The crew ordered the cement truck. And waited. Still waiting...</div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-21801811001349465792014-04-17T07:19:00.001-07:002014-04-17T07:19:49.284-07:00Action!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Things are happening! Zach Daily of Daily and Sons Excavation (www.dailyandsons.com) did a great job carving out the house pad. By this time next week, we should have a poured foundation. Things are clicking right along. Keeping with the timeline, the house should be completed by the end of August, with many a decision and experience between now and then!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMHALTm6xn4I-K8idmB1uKZrnLvFHhU5a_Dvf9bvH7WTmX4AJbx2jF368r1Qg80TQOpdq9TRWRNDY04FsevRrxWckJezSucIdzobqtGNX0QUsUU2OZ_HBoCyF1QKzybtbpqnUnFE_iec/s640/blogger-image-673097354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMHALTm6xn4I-K8idmB1uKZrnLvFHhU5a_Dvf9bvH7WTmX4AJbx2jF368r1Qg80TQOpdq9TRWRNDY04FsevRrxWckJezSucIdzobqtGNX0QUsUU2OZ_HBoCyF1QKzybtbpqnUnFE_iec/s640/blogger-image-673097354.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lauren and Katie are in 'Lauren's Room'.</div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-52526605166490909222014-04-07T10:59:00.001-07:002014-04-07T10:59:03.668-07:00Permits are here!!Meeting with Todd (w/ hiline) and Zach (excavator) next Tuesday (4/15) to stake out the house and cut the house pad. Foundation pour soon to follow. Yay!Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-61158956516788569432014-04-02T18:44:00.001-07:002014-04-08T12:41:31.903-07:00So, where were we...?We received our plans from HiLine about the 20th. I took them to Dept. Of State Building codes ready to apply for our permits! Uh...not so fast...We needed an approval from DEQ to apply for state building permits. We had a site evaluation scheduled for March 27th. And so we waited...some more. We had been assured by several HiLine sources that we did not need DEQ approval to proceed with building codes. Live and learn-a lot!<div><br></div><div>Fast forward to Monday, March 31st, we got the go ahead from DEQ. I drove back to the Department of State Build Codes and handed the plans, approvals, and money (it will be approx. $1500 total) to finally apply for our building permits. Megan at DSBC was cheerful, and knowledgable. Thanks to her, that part was nearly painless!</div><div><br></div><div>It was nice to feel like things were finally clicking along! And then a phone call from Geri (a perfectly lovely, helpful woman) at DEQ...our new septic system would have to be pressurized (+$3000) and we would have to get a service agreement with a maintenance company (+$334/yr).</div><div><br></div><div>I had a very informative conversation about septic systems and more with Joel at Econo Rooter in Coquille. Very nice guy!</div><div><br></div><div>With all our bumps and detours, we have met some great people who do their jobs well. So, there's that!</div><div><br></div><div>Megan with DSBC says we could have our permits as early as next week.</div><div><br></div><div>And so our journey continues!</div><div><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-74667948059870684352014-03-17T13:42:00.001-07:002014-03-17T13:42:02.813-07:00Curve ball...Ok...so we have done everything that we can do to prepare for the new build. DEQ will be here next week, Tim has dug test holes for the septic system. We have the letter of authorization from the county. Waiting on HiLine to get us the plans, so we can go to the state building codes.<div><br></div><div>We received a letter in the mail from HiLine today, informing us that our price guaranty will expire after June 7th. HUH?! The only party slowing us down has been HiLine, themselves. We were told we would have our plans within about 2 weeks. It has been approximately 6 weeks-no plans. The state building codes process is supposed to take about 4 weeks.</div><div><br></div><div>More waiting...only more anxiously, now! </div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-9078364291662650942014-02-26T11:43:00.000-08:002014-04-06T10:04:09.758-07:00At the speed of cold molasses...we are off!Now that the flurry of signing is over, we seem to be at a near standstill. We are waiting on all the aforementioned approvals and on Hi Line to complete our engineered plans with our modifications. After a trip to the county planning department (and a visit with an amazingly patient employee, Chris), I do feel like we are making progress, if agonizingly slow progress.<br>
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In the meantime, I am doing some research for future (hopefully NEAR future) decisions we will be making. Flooring is the big one. Hi Line allows us to 'shop' at their chosen flooring contractor. We get credit for a portion of the standard flooring if we choose to upgrade. The allowance is small, of course, and the upgrades are pricy, <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">of course. So first we need to decided what our IDEAL flooring is and then price our the difference. I am not opposed to a laminate, but feel pushed to a hardwood or engineered hardwood, if we are going to upgrade. I have difficulty envisioning the space with cabinets, counters, etc. so that I can 'see' what will work. </span><div>
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Interesting floors with lots of variation in color.<br>
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For now? We wait and push papers and pay fees to get all our ducks in a row, so that we can start construction. After speaking with the county today, I am thoroughly confused and can hardly see our beautiful new house through the weeds!<br />
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We need approvals from the Road Master, the Coquille Tribe, the Planning Department and DEQ <em>BEFORE</em> we can ask for final approval and permits from the Planning Department. Construction is NOT for the faint of heart!<br />
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Wish me luck...<br />
Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-65901761205872908062014-01-24T10:40:00.001-08:002014-01-28T07:10:34.248-08:00Permits, inspections and fees (oh, my!)<div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">To get our financing started and contracts complete with HiLine, we needed some information about putting in a new septic (or hooking in to our existing septic). I called the county and DEQ. DEQ said they can tell me nothing without a site visit and evaluation. We must prepare a detailed site map with existing septic, beginning, end, drain field, water source, proposed new home, new septic and drain field. Tank and lines must be uncovered for inspection. All ready by next Thursday or Friday. (The inspector comes every <i>other</i> Thursday and Friday.) In addition, she said we need a zoning authorization letter from the county. I have an application to get started on.</div><div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Fees to DEQ and the county are $725 and $125, respectively. (So, it begins!)</div><div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Feeling a bit overwhelmed...</div><div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I would much rather pick out flooring...</div><div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4915858315478941438.post-76874308324935184382014-01-18T09:27:00.001-08:002014-01-20T06:24:10.804-08:00To upgrade or not to upgrade?That is the question we are grappling with so that we can get this process rolling.<div><br></div><div>We are 99% sure we are going with Hi-line Homes plan 2188: http://hilinehomes.com/plans/plan-2188/<br><div><br></div><div>Our options on counters are quartz (+$5500), granite (+$4650) or laminate (included). Upgrade price is only for the kitchen counters, and includes a deeper sink. I tried to price out Home Depot and came up with a similar price for granite and quartz (installation included). According to the 'estimate calculator' on the Home Depot site, the four 45 degree angles, needed for the island/eating bar, added a hefty fee. We do not want to have to seal granite every year. We are leaning toward the quartz (so it is DONE) or the laminate and replace on our own (someday...).</div></div><div><br></div><div>The only other upgrade we are debating is the molding/door package. There is a hefty price tag-$9950!-for knotty alder doors, moldings and windows throughout the house. They are beautiful. The standard white mdf is nice and wide, hollow doors. Debate: bite the bullet and be done (very appealing) or get standard package and replace only a few doors and the living area moldings (someday) for a fraction of the cost. (If your vote is for the DIY versions, please leave the dates you are available for a work party!) </div><div><br></div><div>We have a flooring allowance that we can "spend" at their flooring vendor and pay the difference. I really like the hand scraped laminates for the living room/kitchen and slate or tile for the entry. Hardwood is beautiful, but means more maintenance. We are doing the standard floors in all other areas. </div><div><br></div><div>Oh, and we still aren't sure EXACTLY where the house will be placed. The living room may have to come off to fit the new house where we want it...</div><div><br></div><div>So we need to make these decisions, get the excavation bid and sign papers!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05682191042857909220noreply@blogger.com0