SUPER MOON........

Finally an amazing astrological event and there is a clear sky in Juneau. Super moon rising over Thunder Mountain on Saturday night, I think we had one of the best views in town!

THE VERY REST OF THE STORY........

Just before we got the OK to move in there was a slight problem with the tile.......when we ordered the tile ready pan for the floor and bench we didn't receive any adhesive that was suppose to come with it. After days of Chris installing all the tile on the bench and threshold, the tile started falling off. Adhesive was shipped from Florida and within a week Chris was back at reinstalling the tile. Then for the 2nd time he ran out of grout and more had to be ordered from Seattle.

After waiting 3 weeks to see and take a shower it was finally finished!

And how many kids can you fit into it with room to spare?

As I was taking pictures last night for the update can anyone explain what this is? I have lots more of it as it moved around the room.

THE REST OF THE STORY..........

There were many amazing 24 hour transformations during the 7 months of construction, but none was more amazing than the 24 hours from Thursday afternoon February 3rd to Friday afternoon February 4th 3:00 PM when the building inspector was due. Thursday night the great room was still a staging area and the floor covered with protective cardboard. Somehow Rob & Scott our contractors along with Chris, Sean and countless other sub contractors pulled it all together and got it all done in time. The dream had come to fruition. Meanwhile the upstairs bathroom is a saga for another post. Now after 10 days of slowly moving out of the apartment, organizing the house, getting the Internet up and running and sitting back and just staring out the windows we are almost at the end of this awesome journey. I will continue to add new posts as Shawn is not allowing any pictures of the great room until the decorator (him) is finished.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.......

New TV - check

New House - check

Shawn cooking in the new kitchen - check

PACKER WIN - check, check, check

COUNTDOWN CONTINUES.........

The great room continues to be a staging area for tile cutting, which is almost finished around the tub. We might be able to start moving in early next week. Appliances, stairway carpet, bathroom fixtures should be installed by the weekend. Most importantly the Directv is ready to be fired up. Crock pot, beer and Shawn will be able to watch the Packers from a lawn chair in the great room on Sunday. Last Saturday I tagged along on a clear, calm, cold day to pull the crab pot. Leaving Auke Bay and Shawn ready to snag the pot. Didn't get a crab but had a great ride.

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LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN........

To move in day and the Super Bowl. Tile work in the upstairs bathroom is ready for grout. Trim work, touch up paint, appliances, plumbing, electrical etc. there is still lots to be done. At the least we should be able to watch the game from the house as the Directv dish is in place.

Only 6 days to go!

TILE, TILE AND MORE TILE.......

Upstairs shower almost done!

GO PACK GO.........

After a long wait on Saturday and a game that was tense for way too long, half of the dream Super Bowl scenario is in place, now back to the house for the other half. The kitchen counter is done, appliances will be next. Tiling in the bathroom continues.

COUNTER TOP & TILE...........

Counters are now being installed in the kitchen, appliances might be in place by the weekend.

The tile work has begun on the upstairs bathroom, river pebble tile is in place in the shower pan.

The shower door has been ordered the last official big decision to be made. Now just patiently waiting for kick off on Sunday......and you thought I was going to say till move in day.

IN THE FINAL STAGES..........

The kitchen has been transformed from lines on the concrete to cabinets and drawers that can be opened and closed. The countertop is being built and will be installed by the end of the week. The bathrooms have been prepped for the tile work to begin. Good thing all the decisions have been made as Shawn has Packer Fever and nothing else is on his mind these days. The final touches on the siding is also done the corner pieces.

QUICK UPDATE #2

Cabinets almost all in place, counter top has been measured and will be ready early next week. Doors and windows are being trimmed out. Siding installed around the garden window and being finished on the back side of the house. Next big job is the tile in the bathrooms. Countdown to Super Bowl Sunday is on for more than one reason.......GO PACK!

QUICK UPDATE.......

Great room staging area, tile has been delivered and the utility room floor installed. Will get more pictures at lunch today. Rumor has it the cabinets are being uncrated, flooring on the 2nd floor is almost done and some doors are in.

BACK TO WORK........

With the holidays over there's lots of activity in the first week of the new year at the house. Cabinets being off loaded, wood flooring being laid, cabinets, doors and trim ready for installation. Just a few minor last minute decisions and Shawn's goal of being in by Super Bowl should be met.