FOR THE WEEK ENDING October 22, 2006 Honored Guests early for Thanksgiving
Carpenters wondering "WWJD?"
Carpenters wondering "WWJD?"
Debris in Dumpster
Debris in Back YardHighlights of the week
1. There was good movement on several fronts this week. The 15 cubic yard dumpster arrived empty on Tuesday and left full on Thursday. Two of the pictures above capture the debris' epic journey from the back yard to the dumpster. It was good to get this done.
2. Carpenters showed up Friday for an exploratory session regarding the balcony and columns. The picture above is when I was probably asking Wes the carpenter, "WWJD?" Given that Jesus' earthly father was Joseph (a carpenter), I sure would like to know what he would do about a sagging balcony and leaning columns. Although Jesus is not swinging a hammer on this project, He is working along side of me and OSHA Babe.
1. There was good movement on several fronts this week. The 15 cubic yard dumpster arrived empty on Tuesday and left full on Thursday. Two of the pictures above capture the debris' epic journey from the back yard to the dumpster. It was good to get this done.
2. Carpenters showed up Friday for an exploratory session regarding the balcony and columns. The picture above is when I was probably asking Wes the carpenter, "WWJD?" Given that Jesus' earthly father was Joseph (a carpenter), I sure would like to know what he would do about a sagging balcony and leaning columns. Although Jesus is not swinging a hammer on this project, He is working along side of me and OSHA Babe.
3. Roofing material arrived on Friday. However, the supply company decided that it was too difficult to put the materials on the roof (as originally planned) and off loaded on the driveway. The installers will have to bring extra help to hand carry the 80 lb bundles up ladders to the rooftop. Oh, by the way, the crew originally scheduled to put the roof on Monday, Oct. 23, is short handed and not able to do the work. So the contractor is looking for a different crew. Maybe we're talking about Wed. or Thur. Stay tuned.
4. Big News!!- a toilet in the house works! One of the bathrooms has a sink and toilet still installed. They were both so nasty that I had not checked them after the water was turned on a couple of weeks ago. On a walk thru with a potential plumbing contractor, I turned the faucet on and, lo and behold, it worked. The toilet flushed and nothing exploded. The port-a-potty's days are numbered.
5. Visitors this week included the Kruger family from Sunnyvale, CA and the Treat family from here in San Antonio. Pat and I were priviliged to be part of a great church family in Campbell, CA, with Gordon and Lora Lee/David and Judy. The Krugers are still there. Dave and Judy have been in San Antonio for about 2 years now and are active at the Oak Hills Church. Pat and I were encouraged during our time in CA and continue to be blessed by these folks' friendship.
Next Steps
1. Complete the roofing saga.
2. Do more than hypothesize about the work to be done on the balcony and columns.
3. Finalize the scope of the plumbing work to be done.
4. Find out if the Rudd Heat Pumps work, i.e., schedule a service call.
5. Somehow get the clawfoot bath tub from under the carport into the back of the pickup to the sandblasting company so it can be refinished.
6. Begin painting preparations by scraping, sanding and priming.
4. Big News!!- a toilet in the house works! One of the bathrooms has a sink and toilet still installed. They were both so nasty that I had not checked them after the water was turned on a couple of weeks ago. On a walk thru with a potential plumbing contractor, I turned the faucet on and, lo and behold, it worked. The toilet flushed and nothing exploded. The port-a-potty's days are numbered.
5. Visitors this week included the Kruger family from Sunnyvale, CA and the Treat family from here in San Antonio. Pat and I were priviliged to be part of a great church family in Campbell, CA, with Gordon and Lora Lee/David and Judy. The Krugers are still there. Dave and Judy have been in San Antonio for about 2 years now and are active at the Oak Hills Church. Pat and I were encouraged during our time in CA and continue to be blessed by these folks' friendship.
Next Steps
1. Complete the roofing saga.
2. Do more than hypothesize about the work to be done on the balcony and columns.
3. Finalize the scope of the plumbing work to be done.
4. Find out if the Rudd Heat Pumps work, i.e., schedule a service call.
5. Somehow get the clawfoot bath tub from under the carport into the back of the pickup to the sandblasting company so it can be refinished.
6. Begin painting preparations by scraping, sanding and priming.
1 comment:
I love that it's October and all your guests are in t-shirts and shorts! These updates are so entertaining, although I can't believe how much work you're having to do. Hang in there! We miss you!
Love, Bethany
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