House Project: Demo Day
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008
Today marked the official start of the work on the house. We affectionately call it “Demo Day.” The contractor called and there was lots of banging and clanging in the background. Most of the walls were torn into for the electric and rough plumbing. A few windows needed replacing, so they are being ripped out as well. We are salvaging some of the parts. My son wants windows in his tree house. He is still a city boy, obviously.
[Imagine a picture of the demolition here.]
Progress! Hopefully the work won’t abruptly come to a halt. The only thing worse than the house just sitting would be the house sitting all demolished inside now. I can’t show you a picture because we aren’t there to take one. Greg will fill me in later on in the month.
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How exciting!
Comment by Kristina (January 9, 2008 @ 11:22 pm )
How exciting!! Happy Demo Day!!
Comment by Thia (January 10, 2008 @ 8:21 am )
Congratulations! This is a big day…and all of us are looking forward to being updated on the progress. What is your target date for being moved into the new homestead?
Comment by Lynne (January 10, 2008 @ 8:39 am )
Lynne,
Our target date is somewhat fluid. Greg has a new contract now, and he’d like to stay here in Florida until that is finished in September. However, we plan to spend some time up there this summer.
Comment by Amy Scott (January 10, 2008 @ 8:44 am )
How exciting! Hope it is all completed “on schedule!” Cant wait to see pictures
Comment by Shelley (January 10, 2008 @ 9:36 am )
Oooh, fun and exciting. And fun. And all the anticipation. Yay! Here’s praying everything goes very smoothly and ahead of schedule … because we’re all selfish and want to see house pictures.
~Brea, the tinymama
Comment by Brea (January 10, 2008 @ 1:57 pm )
Might I suggest a setup like the zoo when a rare Panda is born or something. You know the kind where you can tune in via the computer day or night and watch what’s going on? Instead of Panda-cam we could call it Construction-cam… or Homestead-cam… or The-birth-of-an-agrarian-life-of-simplicity-cam.
I know you’ll think of something wonderful to call it and I’m sure it wouldn’t take a rocket scientist to set a little something like that up for all of us.
Oh, I crack myself up sometimes!
Comment by Lady Why (January 10, 2008 @ 2:26 pm )
How exciting, Amy. One step closer….!
Regarding an article in your side-bar…
It’s kinda funny that such a big deal is made nationwide about a family of seven who has made it on $35,000 take home pay.
I think that there are probably many (American) families who have made it on much less than that…carrying no debt as they’ve gone along.
We, a family of ten, have done that for years. It’s very do-able - if the family is committed to it. Most of the large families that I know do NOT have large incomes. Most have been eligible for governmental help all along (we have) but have not used it.
Just…interesting!
Comment by Holly (January 11, 2008 @ 12:52 pm )
p.s. That would include van, car and house paid for.
Comment by Holly (January 11, 2008 @ 12:53 pm )
The best part of this is that you get the thrill and joy of a home reno with all the neat new experiences with none of the drywall dust covering everything and the hammers and saws bothering your already-not-sleeping baby. Best of both worlds!
Comment by Barbara (January 11, 2008 @ 2:47 pm )
Now that is a breath-taking picture. Thank you for sharing.
Comment by Mary Beth (January 11, 2008 @ 11:39 pm )
Would love to visit you (or have you visit us!) when you move. I just found a wonderful Amish family in Lincoln COunty–about 25 mintues from me–how far from you? who has a slaughterhouse and will butcher our chickens and turkeys–can’t wait to order a bunch of babies. My husband said that his prices are WELL worth NOT doing it ourselves : )
lisa another PCA MOMYS in KY
Comment by lisa (January 13, 2008 @ 11:45 pm )
I am so happy for you!
Blessings,
Maryanne
Comment by Maryanne (January 14, 2008 @ 3:31 pm )
congrats on your project. if your gouse is older than the mid 70’s please be careful of lead, http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/consumer/09538.html
Comment by katie (January 20, 2008 @ 8:17 pm )