We finally heard from MLGW. It seems the guy Mike had talked to went on vacation last week and no one took his place.
He came out today to measure and take some notes and told Mike that it would be 4 to 6 WEEKS before they could start the job. That is after they receive a payment from Mike for the work which hasn't been priced yet.
This is the problem when you have a monopoly. They do things on their time. This would be totally unacceptable time frame in the commercial world. OH WELL.
Ta ta for now.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Waiting for Electric Company
Mike contacted MLGW a week ago last Friday. He was told that they would inform him of the cost to connect the house to the power grid. Today, we still have not heard from them on the cost or when they will be providing the service from the existing pole on the property.
Until they get the meter center installed on the cottage the electricians will not finish the panel so that MLGW can hook up the power and install the meter.
Meanwhile, we have been busy hanging the doors, installing the base and shoe molding. We can now have the dry wall guys come back and fix all of the holes and blemishes on the walls, there aren't many, but that is what they contracted to do. After that the painting can be completed. We can also have the AC finished and the plumbing finished.
If MLGW comes early this week, maybe we can start moving in next week. That would be lovely, as we really need to move the coach. It has not moved in 9 months. These motor homes are not designed to just sit. They need to be driven to keep everything lubricated.
I have started my training for Sacristan at church. I am looking forward towards that ministry. Brenda is becoming more and more involved in her ministry with SVDP. She is also now in charge of getting food that is collected at Nativity to St. Mary's soup kitchen. They feed 100 or more homeless people everyday and can use all of the food they can get.
Ta ta for now
Until they get the meter center installed on the cottage the electricians will not finish the panel so that MLGW can hook up the power and install the meter.
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| counter top, range & dishwasher installed |
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| Front door |
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| Master closet |
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| Trim in master closet |
Meanwhile, we have been busy hanging the doors, installing the base and shoe molding. We can now have the dry wall guys come back and fix all of the holes and blemishes on the walls, there aren't many, but that is what they contracted to do. After that the painting can be completed. We can also have the AC finished and the plumbing finished.
If MLGW comes early this week, maybe we can start moving in next week. That would be lovely, as we really need to move the coach. It has not moved in 9 months. These motor homes are not designed to just sit. They need to be driven to keep everything lubricated.
I have started my training for Sacristan at church. I am looking forward towards that ministry. Brenda is becoming more and more involved in her ministry with SVDP. She is also now in charge of getting food that is collected at Nativity to St. Mary's soup kitchen. They feed 100 or more homeless people everyday and can use all of the food they can get.
Ta ta for now
Friday, September 20, 2013
Another busy week
Things are really beginning to come together. The septic system is in, the cabinets are in, all the walls have at least a first coat of paint. The ceiling is painted, some of the light fixtures are in, and to the fans are hung in the office and spare bedroom.
The windows are trimmed out but need to be painted. That will be done today. The insulation is complete. R30 fiberglass insulation was blown into the attic yesterday. Even though it's been in the 90s here during the day, with the windows and doors open the cottage is cool.
There seems to be some confusion, at least on our part, concerning the electricians and MLGW. MLGW won't hook up the power until the electrical final inspection is done. The electricians can't finish their wiring until MLGW puts in their meter center. We are not sure if it is a chicken or egg thing.
The counter top people were out yesterday to measure. We cannot install the dishwasher or the stove until the counter tops are installed. We expect that that will be accomplished sometime midweek next week.
Today, I will be hanging the rest of the light fixtures and the fans for the living room and master bedroom. I will also be hanging the speakers for the home theater. That has to be done before the final electrical inspection.
There are so many little things that need to be done. We still have to install the base molding and shoe mold. The AC guys were out earlier in the week to install the return air covers so we will know how to place the molding. All of the woodwork still has to be painted, so much left to do.
The AC guys still have to come out to install the outside unit. And the electricians are to come back and wire it up. The thermostats also still needs to be installed and that will be accomplished when the outside unit is installed. The electricians were here yesterday and installed all the receptacles and switches. They also installed the doorbell and all the smoke detectors.
If all goes according to plan, we hope to move into the cottage during the first week of October. This has been a long and trying process and both Mike and I do not wish to repeat it. Neither one of us are spring chickens and not as durable as we were in the past. But, the sense of accomplishment is remarkable.
Tata for now.
The windows are trimmed out but need to be painted. That will be done today. The insulation is complete. R30 fiberglass insulation was blown into the attic yesterday. Even though it's been in the 90s here during the day, with the windows and doors open the cottage is cool.
There seems to be some confusion, at least on our part, concerning the electricians and MLGW. MLGW won't hook up the power until the electrical final inspection is done. The electricians can't finish their wiring until MLGW puts in their meter center. We are not sure if it is a chicken or egg thing.
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| Vanities in Master bedroom |
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| 2nd Bedroom |
The counter top people were out yesterday to measure. We cannot install the dishwasher or the stove until the counter tops are installed. We expect that that will be accomplished sometime midweek next week.
Today, I will be hanging the rest of the light fixtures and the fans for the living room and master bedroom. I will also be hanging the speakers for the home theater. That has to be done before the final electrical inspection.
There are so many little things that need to be done. We still have to install the base molding and shoe mold. The AC guys were out earlier in the week to install the return air covers so we will know how to place the molding. All of the woodwork still has to be painted, so much left to do.
The AC guys still have to come out to install the outside unit. And the electricians are to come back and wire it up. The thermostats also still needs to be installed and that will be accomplished when the outside unit is installed. The electricians were here yesterday and installed all the receptacles and switches. They also installed the doorbell and all the smoke detectors.
If all goes according to plan, we hope to move into the cottage during the first week of October. This has been a long and trying process and both Mike and I do not wish to repeat it. Neither one of us are spring chickens and not as durable as we were in the past. But, the sense of accomplishment is remarkable.
Tata for now.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Busy couple of weeks
Saturday before Labor Day, we finished the floor by applying a coat of wax finish. On Monday we took fiber paper and covered the entire floor in anticipation of the dry wall application. We are certainly glad we did as drywall people are notoriously messy and these guys are no exception.
Tuesday, we put in the insulation in the walls and in the attic that we had floored for the furnace and water heater. Mike, Barb, Brenda and I did the work and it went pretty quickly. We also fixed the bracing that the HVAC guys cut to install the ducting. We also blocked where the cabinets are to go in the kitchen. Tuesday was a very busy and long day.
Saturday, 5 finish guys came and taped & mudded all of the drywall. They weren't there but about an hour and they had put on the first coat. They came back yesterday and sanded and put on the second coat. Today they were back and sanded and fixed all of the places that were not up to their standards. They checked all of the taping and mudding with a very bright light and found the imperfections. These guys are good.We both feel that this was money well spent. Mike and I could not have done this in 2 weeks bar none 3 days.
We plan to paint the ceiling tomorrow and hang all of the fans and light fixtures,
We also plan to assemble the cabinets while the girls paint the walls in the kitchen and breakfast area.
Heather is arriving tomorrow afternoon for a long anticipated visit from Portland OR. We have a lot planned to do while she is here, and the annual family reunion is next Sunday. So, we are not sure how much will be done to the house while she is here. We will see.
Ta ta for now.
Tuesday, we put in the insulation in the walls and in the attic that we had floored for the furnace and water heater. Mike, Barb, Brenda and I did the work and it went pretty quickly. We also fixed the bracing that the HVAC guys cut to install the ducting. We also blocked where the cabinets are to go in the kitchen. Tuesday was a very busy and long day.
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| Cabinet blocking and insulation |
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| Garage wall next to Kitchen |
We plan to paint the ceiling tomorrow and hang all of the fans and light fixtures,
We also plan to assemble the cabinets while the girls paint the walls in the kitchen and breakfast area.
Heather is arriving tomorrow afternoon for a long anticipated visit from Portland OR. We have a lot planned to do while she is here, and the annual family reunion is next Sunday. So, we are not sure how much will be done to the house while she is here. We will see.
Ta ta for now.
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