Excavation was completed and unfortunately, we had a a couple huge 10-12 ft sink holes that we basically had to fill with gravel. It wasn't pretty, and it wasn't cheap, but we're past the "unknowns" and are finally moving on to the fun stuff. So, while most of you see just dirt and gravel in the few pics below, I actually see hundred dollar bills....shredded....to pieces.....no way to be taped back together....and about to be buried under concrete....forever. And, I decided since we had to spend thousands (and I mean thousands) of dollars on gravel, it was all getting a picture or two on here! I mean, there has to be some evidence that it's at least there, right? Because in a couple more weeks, the gravel will never be seen again...ever. (deep breath...deep breath...I'm trying to let it go, really I am!)
Here is Mark standing in the basement, under the master bedroom....
Footers are down and walls soon to go up....
Mark again, in the basement, looking thrilled to be back after just a couple days...
So, here's one of my "same spot, different day" photos I'll be taking. I thought it would be a good idea to try and stand in the same spot and take a pic of the front of the house every time we go back.
And we finally have foundation walls...and our very first window! Woohoo!!!!
Perhaps I've just pushed Mark to the edge with all the house decisions, and now, when we are so close to progress, he can't take anymore and is ready to just throw in the towel and jump!
Down in the basement....
So, are you wondering how, on an open field of 5 acres, I am able to return to the exact same spot every time? Well, turns out Bambi's cousin didn't quite make it across Evergreen Mills safely. We are guessing he got jacked by a vehicle trying to cross the road, somehow made it over our fence, but that's when he must have tripped, fallen and couldn't get up. And, the buzzards took care of the rest. So, here is my landmark that I search for to know I'm always in the same spot.
Lovely, isn't it? Okay, enough of that....ugh!
Here are some updated final designs for the house....
Workspace between the kitchen and family room (the one that will have this really cool barn door to it)
Pantry built-in design...
Updated mudroom bench. I decided it would be better for Nick to have a shelf/cubby above his coat to put his hats, gloves and any other misc items, otherwise they'll just be on the floor.
This is the master bath design, also showing the zero-clearance shower floor which I absolutely love!
And, finally, the update to the basement bar! This will be covered in old barn board with rustic gas piping as the foot rail.
On my finish selections, I had to finalize my stone, exterior doors, and plumbing last week. I should be able to finish up the roof color, fireplaces and cabinets this week. Whew...that's about it for now. We are scheduled to start framing this week, so I'll update once that is moving along.
