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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Sept 5th - 16th - Work is even slower but we are COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS!

Well things are definitely moving at a slower pace since my last post. However, that doesn't mean that things have been calm or moving as planned. For those who haven't heard already Rocky suffered a heart attack August 31st, BUT HE IS DOING GREAT....THANK GOD! His doctor has released him to do light work and drive, but no heavy lifting or overdoing anything. Sandy is now the health/safety monitor to be sure he follows the doctors instructions. So my visit to San Diego was extremely short, approximately one hour in the airport and than jumped on the first flight back to NOLA. Rock was extremely lucky and we feel very blessed and extremely thankful.

Not much happening with Rocky being out, than our trim/mill work contractors were all down with either the flu or some bug going around. It feels like the domino effect! However, I have attached a few updated pictures showing a little progress. As far as the move in date.....we're not saying anymore, it just seems to be a moving target. So we're just going with the flow.

Backsplash over stove finished

The problem cabinet finally arrived and installed

Corbels installed under permanent island/bar.

Sink backsplash finised.

Bonus room stair skirting and handrail up. Treads and risers scheduled
to be done this coming week. (Praying no other delays develop!)

Some grating work at the property entrance to cover the temporary construction
driveway and build up the original driveway a bit.

Grating around the house for another parish inspection.

Entry door installed, still needs to be trimmed out and handle put on.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

August 29 - Sept 2 - Kitchen backsplash in progress, cabinet knobs, bathroom mirrors & propane tank in place..

Hopefully the trim carpenters can return and complete the remaining items later this week or latest early next week. The closer it gets to the end of this type of project the more obstacles/delays arise. We'll get there, just takes a lot of patience. Also, had the water filtration system installed today (Tuesday). Rocky will be in full control for the next two weeks while I head to San Diego to snuggle with my little man, Cole! Of course he has a lot to keep him busy while I am gone and pray all goes well.

Tight space, this is the power room.

Guest bath

Utility cabinet finally have knobs.

Island backsplash finished.

Stove backsplash - work in progress.

Propane tank delivered Tuesday, line run to house and filled.

Friday, August 26, 2011

August 21st - 27th - Appliances, plumbing fixtures, alarm, cabinet & house trim...almost there!

Stove vent & oven installed.

Shane Matherne w/Custom Works Inc., LLC connecting stove vent.

Shane's doing a bit of trimming to get the oven in.

Tight fit but he did it. Good job Shane!

Nothing better than an excited electrican and patriotic too.

Dishwasher place, still needing to be braced.

Plumbing fixtures all in and sink backsplash will be grouted next week. Thanks Jeff for getting this tile done so quick.

Shane, one of our new carpenters. Also, a fellow westbanker.

Rodney Matherne, Jr. w/Custom Works. Another new carpenter.

Rocky getting a bit of help from Jeff (our tile guy) with another boy toy (new grinder).

Stove connected and down lighting working.

Side view of kitchen island. Corbels coming...but getting used to the cardboard columns.
Notice in background, Rocky's new security camera working (see property image on TV).

Visitors throne

Guest bath fixtures looking nice.

King & Queen throne.

Master bath upper cabinet hung and plumbing fixtures in place.
Cabinet trim/crown and all knobs & handles still need to be done.
Mirrors will be hung later today.