Three Weeks and Counting

Dear Family and Friends,

We are almost there. Upstairs trim is stained and coated with 4 zillion coats of polyurethane, and we are just waiting for final coats on the walls. Appliances are in, the plumbing is in- but not tested with water yet, the countertops are in, the heating and air are in, the electrical is 90% done. If the Power Company ever gets here, we can hook up the house- they represent our first delay in 15 months, so we can't complain. Shoji screens, backsplashes, surround sound, screened porches- with screening! It is happening.

We are looking forward to moving in mid-November. Y'all come see us, hear?

Love,

Emmett and Marsha

Closer and closer and closer

Dear Family and Friends,

It's getting closer! Upstairs trim is mostly stained, waiting for polyurethane. Hardwood stairs are installed- and beautiful- waiting for stain. I installed shelves in the master closet and the pantry, and in Marsha's study closet. It ain't California Closets, but the price tag reflected that, too. I've been painting my workshop cabinets for the garage, just waiting to put them in.

This week- Duke Power should trench electricity to the house, countertops should be installed, I will get the bubinga island top out of our basement, and the painters may do the final coat upstairs. The foundation is ready to get stuccoed, and then we can do final grading and planting. Then, plumbers and electricians and Certificate of Occupancy, Oh My!

We are realizing that we have to get ready to pack up and move. We hope that you are making your plans to visit, as well.

Love,

Emmett and Marsha