Things are going along well. The wall framing is just about done, the roof trusses are scheduled to be delivered next week on 6/16.
You can see the openings for the windows on the South Wall. The windows are a whole separate topic. A couple of weeks ago we started investigating windows and rapidly discovered that windows were seriously backed up. Delivery times were quoted ranging from 24 to 36 weeks. AT and I were discussing options of proceeding with erection of walls, trusses, and roof and leaving the window openings covered with house wrap until midsummer.
Meanwhile the representative of Bloedorn Lumber (who was providing much of the lumber) mentioned that he had some windows from a previous order that were available. We went over and looked at them and we got:
- 1 ea. 84″x60″ picture window for living room
- 6 ea. 48″x48″ sliding windows for bedrooms
- 3 ea. 36″x36″ sliding windows for kitchen & garage wall
- 1 ea. sliding door for Dining Room to Patio
We have had the windows delivered and stored in the workshop until we need to install them.
Delivered today were the 3ea 575-gallon rainwater collection tanks.
The intent is to put them underground to the SE of the house, with the overflow (if any) that will run down to the pond.
While at Menards I found something useful to accessorize the house. I remember at Nana’s house in Florida, we got them a set of plastic flamingos for their front yard.
Now, I just need to decide how many to get.
While running around town, I noticed my gas was running low, so I stopped by Sam’s Club for gas. I haven’t needed to get gas for a couple of weeks, and I realize that our prices are much lower than say California, but it was still a bit of a shock.
To add insult to injury I went back later to fill 2 5-gallon gas cans, so that was another $40.10 added to the total. I have ordered an auxiliary 43 gallon to put in the bed of the pickup. The plan is to be topped off in Nevada, and not have to refuel until the way back north. When I top off the 43-gallon tank that will cost about $150.00 by itself. (As a side note, I remember gas at $0.22 – $0.25 per gallon at the gas station at the corner of Van Buren and Wells. in 1966-1967)