Appliances Rolling Down the Hill

Anaco delivered the appliances today. LG Refrigerator, Range, and Microwave Hood. Bosch Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer. The delivery man (Quinn) was a little surprised to find no stairs, but our general talked him in to rolling them down the hill (on the dollie). In the end it worked out pretty well because the door in back is larger. It must have been a site to see five guys steering a refrigerator down the hill like that. The Fridge and Range are installed. We were expecting the Washer and Dryer to be installed too, but the pedestals where somehow forgotten. Oh well, next trip.

Macy's let us down and failed to deliver the couch.

The other picture shows the wood stove in action. It's just so cool. That small stove is so efficient that it could heat the whole house.

Ivan was busy installing the remainder of the floor today.

Next week, we expect major progress on the decks and stairs.

We're getting close.

Driveway, Tanks, Septic, and Cross-braces

Orcas Excavation sculpted the driveway and dug the septic tank location and storm water well. They did a great job and are coming in on budget. Folly farm also got a little beat up with the construction traffic. So, they fixed that up too.

Ken Blair also completed the installation of the water tanks and filter system. All that's left to do there is back-fill around the tanks and a walk-through of the system.

The septic tank was poured last week and the drain field will be installed soon.

Other than that, the electricity is on in the house and the cross-bracing was installed on the metal posts.

I'll have pictures of the inside next week. ...

Visitors

Our friends, the Firestones, ventured to Orcas Island on the 21st - the Shortest day of the year. After lunch at Roses, we visited the house, wandered over to Olga, and stopped at Rosario - before we wisked them back to the Ferry. Fun was had by all ... I'm sure.

Interior Progress

Progress on the interior also continues. All the wall-board is installed and taped. The Morso wood stove is also installed. It looks really cool when it's in use, and it's super efficient. The three inside doors have also been istalled.

The finish work can now start.

We are expecting to have mechanical and electrical systems in place on the week of the 13th.

I'll be out of town for awhile, but perhaps I can talk Anne into taking a few pictures and updating the blog as the excavation finishes. We do expect a great deal of progress in the next few weeks.

Exterior Progress

Method has made some significant progress on the outside of the house in the last week. The Insulation was corrected in the floors and the Hardieboard is installed under the house and on the mechanical room. We did have a few glitches with the Rain Catchment system and lost some water, but Ken Blair from Rainbank is rectifying the situation and will replace the lost water. Ken's pride in his work and integrity is really shining through. We appreciate it.