More than a House update!

This is a very exciting time! Not only is the house progressing smoothly, but today, Josh and I got some amazing news: I was chosen for a 1.0 Full time position as a French/6/7 teacher! I now have a permanent job!!! We are over the moon! I had my interview this morning, and did some Yoga to distract myself. The call came in the afternoon! I can't believe how much I vibrated! I am super excited about this new opportunity!

Onto the house!

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The coolest part about today was being able to walk into the house and get a feel for the inside. It felt so spacious!

We had a blast being able to walk through the house, and I FINALLY got to go onto the deck!!!

Looking in from the deck:

I'M QUEEN OF THE WORLD!!!

I'M EMPLOYED!!!

The view was amazing!

Looking into the house:

Here are some helpful photos for WIRING/Interst:

Septic System at the front of the house.

Wiring for the heat pump system.

A rope-filled pipe for wiring to get to the sauna at the bottom of the lake area! What a smart idea!

Heat-Pump pipes going down to the lake.

So, now that I've flipped all day, and been to the moon and back, I'm going to crash. I'm pretty sure I didn't sleep in two days.

Love from the Fort!!

♪♪ I'm so close to the WATERLINE ♪♪

♪  This is about to go down as the big one! ♪

Well, one month is almost up! I can't believe how fast it has gone. And, of course, we are about at our 35% marker. Today really pushed the progress over the edge. Let's just show you what the last two days have been like:

June 25th:

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I know it does not look like much has happened, until you turn to look on the other side of the sauna....

YAY SEPTIC! I have never been so happy to see a sewage tank area! The backfill was placed, and the pipes are laid. Brian Allan, our digger/septic guy, has been doing an amazing job.

And here is the other magic about June 25th... we have the deck going in. It makes sense considering the roofing was about to happen the next day, so I was very happy to see it, but so JEALOUS that I could not go up and take a look. Josh has been diligent in keeping me safe and out of the way, but I still wish I could go up and swing a hammer. I want to be involved so badly! The guys jokingly asked me to help lift the wood, but when I went to do it, they redacted their request. Phooey!

OH, AND WE HAVE A CHIPPY! Not that that truly makes me happy since they can be pains for homeowners, but I thought it was adorable that he was a coffee junkie like I am. Maybe we can learn to co-exist?

June 26th:

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Okay, today we add a second anchor photo, because much of what is going on is happening at the front now.

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As you can well see, we have the trusses going up, the roof will not be long. I believe that Jack ordered the  tin roofing yesterday! So, trusses are a go!

Also, trenching and water-line instillation was happening. Sadly, our water-line guy was absent, but the trenching was in full swing. Here's a picture of the trenching down to the water.

So long fire pit!

And of course, looking up toward the property.

Josh and I were at the property for about an hour unloading the tubs and toilets and taking photos, and by the end, you can see that the trusses are all up!

And here are our two lovely workers on the roof.. without tethers, putting up the eaves trough.

They are seriously Spider Monkeys.

"Oh look... RED!"

Last day of School! So tired, and so looking forward to the future.
This home is the ideal distraction.

This will mostly be a photo tour:

JUNE 20TH

Here are the bedrooms, and our hallway:

Bathroom?

Josh's comment: "Oh look, red!"

The in-floor heating lines are in.

We returned today:

The septic field is coming together.

The weather finally broke, so the concrete was finally poured into the basement. Now, backfill, trusses, and decking are next :)

 Now, finally. This was a gift from my school. No, not my lovely husband, but this gorgeous plant.
The wonderful thing about this plant is the smell. Petunias, bluebells, and A$$. This was the most beautiful, and STINKY plant I have ever seen. When it was presented to me, I carried it off the stage, and was abruptly hit by a strange smell.... when it was in my classroom, the smell followed. My students were disgusted! They had to open a window to keep from gagging. I simply LAUGHED and laughed and laughed!!! How could I not. It was so beautiful, and such a wonderful gesture, and what a strange quark. I LOVE the plant. Unfortunately, it had to get out of my apartment, and currently resides at my property where it can stink in peace, and I can still enjoy the beauty.
Cool story bro!

The innards

Well, awkward day. I decided to come home today from work before heading back for a staff meeting at 3:30, and I am glad I did. The second I get to the door, carrying my books from my class... RING RING RING RING RING... Apparently, my two tubs, three toilets, and all other things we ordered (including the kitchen sink) arrived a day early. With not much time to spare, I got the trailer, loaded it up, delivered a cake to a retirement party I could not attend, then headed off (very late) to my staff meeting. WHAT A PAIN!


Here's my Escape loaded....No, that is not garbage!

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Can you spot the change?

If you said interior walls, YOU'RE RIGHT! Sorta...

We got the studs up for the Master bedroom and bathrooms. The walls for the kids rooms are next.

And, looks like they are going to be putting in the concrete tomorrow.

And, Hydro One tomorrow.... I'll have to bolt from work, but it's worth it!

Quite honestly, I'm too tried to write a lot, so I'll leave it with that. Let me just say that 'SURPRISE, IT'S A TUB' is not something I want to hear anytime soon!

Getting Perspective

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Today's visit was actually yesterday's visit. Josh and I went out to the property because I could not wait until today to see the progress, and on Monday it will change again... but I forgot to bring the camera! RATS! So, out again today to get updated photos and to bring a new trailer (I will take photos of that on Tuesday).

So, Anchor photo: Here is the house from the rock as you enter onto the property.

Next, a look at the front. We have a ton of inside photos of everything from the interior pipes to small cracks in the wood. I am attempting to capture everything, but these are the few for fun viewing.

Now, from the front... ME! Sitting in the front window opening.

Inside, you can see the window placement and how it will look when it is together. I love those windows! HUGE!

The basement plumbing, some of it anyway....

And here is a view coming up from the lake side. I think this photo turned out nicely.

We have a lot of work to do yet, sill no concrete on the floors. Apparently, the roof trusses are going up this week sometime, and I am hoping to see interior walls before long to get a better idea of the view. Still, this puts the project into perspective, and was super exciting as always!

He is King of the Castle

Nothing was cooler than seeing today's little progress. I guess having the walls was a shock, but being able to see the view, and feel the floor plan was an equal exhilaration.

Today, the main floor board was placed down. Super cool! And the builders put down a ladder and told us we had to see the view! Here are some photos:

The floor! YAY! Taken from my anchor spot (on a rock...)

This one is of the front of the house, not from the roof, but you get a better idea of how the front basement will look out.

Here is a view from the top. I'm standing in my living room.

Here is a view from the kitchen to the front of the house (lakeside).

Now a view from my kitchen window, going to the back of the lot (the driveway).

 The highlight was seeing Josh looking out over the view. If you look close, you can see a tear streaming down his cheek.


The next few days: plumbing rough-in, cement floor in basement, and Hydro-One on Monday.

XXOO from Fort!

Sorry for the weak update, but Meghan forgot the most important room!  After my tenacious lady latched onto this trophy, she absolutely insisted it be ours.  The sauna did get damaged on the exterior a little, but a few shingles is all that got clipped.  In the meantime, it's an excellent workshed!