After an excruciating amount of time passed (a few weeks), the correct gutters were delivered and the roof was finally connected to the catchment system. The slope of the roof makes it rather simple. A gutter is only needed at the back and four down spouts cover the need. The water is then routed to the tanks as seen here.
When I checked it on Sunday, there was about 1 foot of water in each tank (2), which is roughly equivalent to 700 gallons. It's rained quite a bit since then. So, I'd expect there to be much more by now.
The white above the tanks is a radiant barrier that covers the insulation (R-38) which will in turn be covered by cement board and painted dark brown. Once that is done and the mechanical room is sided, the remaining two tanks will be installed.
Outside, the final grading and the septic dig will begin soon. We can get the permanent electrical trench dug then too. Then they'll tackle the stairs and decks. Inside, there's plenty to do. Still targeting a end of year move in -- I hope.
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. 
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. 
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.
After an excruciating amount of time passed (a few weeks), the correct gutters were delivered and the roof was finally connected to the catchment system. The slope of the roof makes it rather simple. A gutter is only needed at the back and four down spouts cover the need. The water is then routed to the tanks as seen here. 
The panel siding has been completes on Spline. Ivan did a beautiful job matching the seams and caulking the gap. He did such a good job that Anne and I are discussing a lighter color such that the seams will be more noticeable.
The progress on the house continues. The standing seam metal roof is all but complete, two rain catchment tanks are installed below the living room module, the siding in the back is complete, and the siding in the front has started on the spline. In addition about a linear mile of sofit was installed - the part below the 6 foot over-hang must have been fun.
