Well after 2 full weekends working on the sewer system the tank and pipe is in! The first weekend was spent setting the tank and hooking the tank to the house. Then Ron started down the alley installing the sewer line toward the manhole. All went well the first weekend.
The second weekend was little more interesting. This is the part where he had to cut the asphalt and put the pipe in the middle of the road. He made sure to give everyone in the neighborhood warning (letter on doorstep) that there would be possible delays getting in and out of their homes. All but one was understanding a cooperative, she was ranting and raving at Ron about how she was delayed and it was rediculous she didn't receive warning, which she did. The sad part was is that the longest she had to wait was about 90 seconds, yes, 90 seconds. I felt bad that someone would get so worked up over something like that. Maybe I just have a different point of view being in construction, but geesh, settle down! Oh well, the rest of the neighbors were great.
Ron, his dad and a guy from work were the ones working on the line. They were crusing right along Saturday and looked as though they would even finish that night until the hit a water line! Yikes! It was unmarked, eventhough Ron had called to have everything located. So we didn't have to pay to repair it, but it delayed them enough that they didn't finish until Sunday around noon. The utility guy was apologetic and got it fixed within a couple hours so not a huge deal, it could have been a lot worse, but still a bit of a bummer. The other lucky thing is it was only a 3/4" copper line and not a main or anything like that! Phew!
So now we are just waiting for the pump to come in and then the elctrician will come in and wire that and then the plumber can come in and finish his work!
The carpet guys are at the house today installing the carpet, I can't wait to see it.
Tom and Cherie also came up this weekend and helped me make and install all the cornices. In my opinon they look awesome and give the house a very taylored look. I of course have no photos as I keep forgetting the camera. Sorry, I will have some soon. The next project for Cherie and I will be to start making the Roman shades, yippee! I am looking forward to them being done but not looking forward to doing them.
The next major project for the house is the retaining wall. The blocks are being delivered tomorrow and Ron will start on it right away. Then once that is complete (hopefully in a few days) he will get the driveway formed up and then pour it within a few days after that. I will keep everyone posted.
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Getting so close! Wouldn't that be the best Xmas gift this year! Glad to hear that even though there were a few bumps along the way that the sewer is on track and almost ready to go! Do you have heat in the basement? Should we be planning on spending Xmas at your place? =)
No heat in the basement. I am waiting to get a price from Bart on finishing it. I am not sure about xmas yet. That would be fun, but it will depend on how things progress, I will keep you posted!
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