Siding, drywall, formica, bannisters, doors

A lot going on at the moment. I understand the siders have finally started on the final wall, the front of the house. It seems like they started a month ago.

On Mon. the ceilings will be finished and they'll start doing the walls.

I spent the day out of town comparing backsplash tile samples to formica and meganite samples,

Then I went and talked to the stained glass shop.

Then stopped at the door/bannister company where I picked out doors, newell posts, bannisters, ballisters, door knobs and even saw some cabinet knobs I like. Fortunately for me, I like plain and simple and that's usually the cheapest and often what they have in stock. Their stock doorknobs and handles are very nice.

When the kids get home from school, will go out and look at the house. Haven't been there since Tues. Seemed like not much is happening.

I also talked yesterday to the mortgage people and to EDJones and figured out the financials.

And I have the name of the landscaper to call. So lots to do and I especially need to add some photos.

M.F.H.

Drywall

Started drywall on Mon. and it is almost done. The family was working when we stopped by at 5:30 and were probably going to stay until it was done. Lots of the floors already have red paper down, so I imagine next week, they will finish it.

Meanwhile, the siding continues. They are half way done with the third side, after 2 weeks. Most everything else seems to be going so fast. The main thing I notice is how dusty, dirty everything is. Windows, fireplace, everything will have to be cleaned when the drywall is done.

Last Sun. we were invited to a neighborhood picnic. That was nice. Got to meet most everyone and everyone was friendly. The kids knew more people than they realized. And I knew a fair amount of people too.

Sorry there haven't been more photos. I'm waiting for the siding to be done. And white drywall just doesn't photograph well. All I'd be showing you would be empty white walls. By Oct. there should be lots of photos as the kitchen and flooring go in.

I' m on vacation next week. Trying to get things completed around the current house, but I'm coming to realize that there is no way I can get this house on the market before we move. And I'm not sure how well it will sell over the winter. Perhaps best to put it on the market in March any way. And then I can always move more plants in the spring. This week will help me decide what I will be doing.

M.F.H.