finally some progress

(but not much) We were very excited monday to see the long awaited gas company pull up to hook up our gas line and install the meter. They sent about 6 trucks and a backhoe and proceeded to dig up the street and the neighbor's flower bed. After about 3 hours, they covered thier tracks and bailed, leaving us with a brand new shiny meter, and our gas working. This was huge, because now the heat system can be installed and get to working and the floors will follow soon after.

Our finish carpenters were MIA and we found out later that one of them had a family emergency. They're supposedly back on track and ready to go now. Tile guy, however, worked his butt off. He did the floors in both bathrooms - this is the jack and jill

and the master shower.....

but my favorite of all is the entry....I just want to park a chair out there and stare at it. It turned out SO good!

Not to be outdone, the electrician made an appearance and put up some light fixtures. (master bedroom ceiling fan)

He also kept on installing outlets and switches, and did as many of the outside lights as he could get to. We're not really sure WHAT will be happening next week, although the plumber has said he will be here tuesday or wed. to install the boiler and the rest of the heating system. Here's hoping that everyone else will get back on schedule and we'll actually see some work done. The Oct. 1st bank deadline is fast approaching. Think they'll have to ask for an extension?? We do.