Electric lights

Since we forgot the camera, I cannot add any pictures for this post. However that doesn't mean that there wasn't progress last week. We got the electrical system rough wired and had the inspection, and also had the framing and mechanical inspection. Now we are free to insulate and begin sheet rocking, hang cabinets, etc.
Another thing worthy of note is that the salmon returned to the rivers here last week. There were several big ones under the bridge near our house, and many more in other streams here in the valley. I tried to get a photo of some of the big (40in) ones, but they don't show up very well. We'll send more when we know what it is that we need to do to coordinate the finish phase of the project.

plumbing and wiring - progress

Well this week we don't have much in the way of photos to show, because plumbing and wiring aren't like that. But, take it from me, we did make a lot of progress. Getting the plumbing inspected and approved was a bid deal, and the wiring is on the way. As soon as that happens, we get the final framing inspection and we can start closing up the interior. So, what you see is a photo of me fillingf the last area of exposed plumbing because we are now able to connect to the septic tank.

And the big guy in the other photo is son Aaron pulling wire. He has worked with a friend, Brandon, who is an electrician, so he is competent to do this simple wiring job. We had all of the boxes in place, etc.

And the last one is of Pam about to eat some quiche that we made last weekend. Broccoli, mushrooms, onions, and lots of cream, cheese, and eggs. Beat still, my heart.