Framed!

Thursday was the first walk-through with architect Steven (left), carpenter and project lead James (center), and electrician Paul (right).

We had a couple of issues to review—specifically:

• We set up the blocking for towel racks, grab bars, light fixtures, toilet paper holders, etc.
• The stairs are in very poor condition, so for now they will be stabilized and re-carpeted, waiting for a future time be rebuilt.
• The under-floor is also in poor shape, so they’ll put another layer of under-flooring down, in the bathroom area.

The framing is nearly done and next week the building inspector will sign off on the framing and electrical work. In the pictures you can see:

• The openings for the master bath shower (nearest in the photo) and the tub (further away) with a narrow storage closet between them.

• The framing for the powder room, opening onto the stair landing with storage above the platform.

• The downstairs fireplace which will have a new hearthstone

• Some of the original forged nails that were used in building the house in the 1850's.

Next week the inspection of the electrical work and framing will be done.

Right now supplies and appliances are arriving almost daily. This picture shows the carton containing the new wine refrigerator!

Meanwhile, Mr. Bo and I have settled very comfortably into Trish’s apartment where Mr. Bo has appointed himself “guard cat”...

(when he’s not resting his eyes)...

…and my solitary, non-blooming orchid (the only one I've managed to keep alive longer than a month) is being inspired (I hope) by Trish’s exuberant orchid garden!