Overall: Start of the week brought the coldest weather since April. More windows arrived to be installed. Wiring the house has begun.
Monday: Freezing temps overnight, with a cold wind and overcast skies. Worked at the site for a couple hours, then retreated home to work on the computer.
Tuesday: Another cold and cloudy day, reminding me that winter is just around the corner. One of the electricians arrived to begin wiring the house. The cold weather put a damper on productivity, so not much was accomplished. The forecast for the rest of the week is for warmer and sunny weather. Pella delivered 8 more windows, which are all intended for the shop. Should receive the kitchen windows in a couple weeks, along with the replacement entry door. The custom trapezoidal shaped windows in the great room are not expected until after the new year.
Wednesday: Both electricians (Ralph & Joe) were on site today. I helped them with the grunt work side of wiring a house, so they could be more productive with the skilled elements. The bank sent an inspecter to ensure my request for a loan draw was justified. Was also visited by a siding contractor, who will provide a quote.
Thursday: Worked by myself today, and that was perfectly ok. I still have electrical boxes to install, based on a lighting strategy that is still evolving and developing in my head. It’s a fun and challenging task, and needs to be completed so the Ralph and Joe can continue wiring.
Friday: A return to warm and sunny autumn weather. Ralph was on site for half the day, and I pitched in to help him. Still have significant wiring to be done in the house, but we are easily past the halfway point for that structure.
Saturday: Another day by myself, pleased to have completed electrical box installation in the house. Stated another way; all light fixtures, receptacles, and switches are located and ready to be wired. With that task completed, I moved on to the breezeway to begin the electrical plan for that room. Hopefully the shop will be easier.
Sunday: Working alone, but it’s Sunday so completely understandable with nothing specific planned in advance. Made it to 79 degrees, we are having great weather right now. I spent the morning online doing all sorts of internet BS. Material research, receipt filing, etc. Got out to the site at lunchtime. Spent the afternoon installing electric boxes, and prepping 8 shop window openings to install the windows tomorrow.
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