Final post

At last, the final post is in. You see 4 in this photo, but it's only the two with black at the top that actually stay put! The inspector came by today and signed off on the footings/foundation. We're good to go! The windows will be delivered tomorrow. We're very excited to get the hatches buttoned-up. It's been great weather but it makes for a tad-bit chilly morning downstairs. Mom and dad were here over the weekend for Raea's birthday. Their dog, Jazzy, had a surprise visit from our cat who let himself in through the opening. He's been coming and going at his leisure. It was not a friendly meeting to say the least. Out the window he flew!

We ordered the gas insert today from Dick down at Cutter's Supply. We've also decided to forego a hearth and keep the insert down toward the floor with some sort of stone flooring. Mike is still hoping to get his deer-mount above the fireplace. By keeping it low, it should maximize the room above the mantel. I don't think we'll really know until it's built. I placed a call into a mason today out of Green Water. We hear great things about him. We're also bugging our custom cabinet guy for another stain sample. The key now will be to keep all the subs lined-up and sticking to my timeline. It's just about time we place the floor order as well. Electrician, Plumber, Gas Lines and HVAC should all start happening next week. YES!