The last couple of weeks have just flown by. Trees were trimmed, roof trusses delivered, the framing is complete, we have shingles and
even a deck! The retaining walls are 95%
complete. Still daily meetings with
contractors and making big and small decisions.
Bought a garage door this week. Got
a couple quotes for furnace, A/C and ductwork. And we were pleased to find a nice floor and
splurged on the entire house in hardwood so it will all match. At this rate I may be using a laundromat as
there won’t be money left for appliances, but the floors will look amazing!
Treehouse-like View from the Master Bedroom
Next we need to start getting serious about picking out a
kitchen as it takes anywhere from 2 – 7 weeks lead time. Even what should be little decisions are adding up and can sometimes be overwhelming – for example nice doors, then there’s still the handsets to choose. What kind of railings for the deck – we need special hardware adaptations for the flat roof section over the garage. And do we splurge now for the
glass front deck panels or go with black pickets? Also
lighting – the electrician & I went through the house on Wednesday and
figured out where all the switches and outlets would go. Now just need to pick out and buy the
fixtures – another big decision. Just
trying to prioritize and deal with it all as we need to, but knowing that a
decision made today likely will impact something else down the road, so we’re trying to keep all our options open. In a new subdivision they at least have
things narrowed down into packages for you.
But here with everything on the table and up for grabs the choices can
be overwhelming.
Jaime and his housemates had a great time in Florida! We’re so thankful he had this opportunity. Many thanks to the staff at Christian
Horizons, and also our friends who contributed donations for the 2 fundraising garage
sales we had this summer.
Ibby & I went on our annual couples golfing weekend to
Niagara Falls. The guys go golfing and
the ladies go shopping – now that’s my kind of weekend! We got back home in time Sunday to pack the
cooler and head up to the cottage for our first drink in the Sangria Room!
Thursday our windows arrive!
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