As Promised...Sorta (Part 2)

This would be the 7th of July. The day that the subfloor was built. We just came by to check on things, and found these guys building the floor. The next day, we did a mad rush to get a tarp over a hold (made for the stairs), because there were some storms coming. Unfortunately, we missed the easement hole, and there was some water in the basement anyway. As you see below, it didn't slow things down.
We showed up at 7:45 am on July 9 for the building. This is a picture of one of our walls that was pre-built and carted over. All four walls, as well as the roof support beams were pre done at the lumber yard.
This was taken an hour after we arrived. At the time we showed up, only the back wall was up, not boarded at all. In just one hour, the other two walls, some support beams for the roof, and the back wall boarded. This set the tone for the whole day. At the end, all that remained was the siding, and the front door.

I hope to have the other disc formated (with pictures saved), and up soon. We now have internet again, so that should not be a big issue. Also, I hope to have newer pictures as well (battery needs to be charged). Stay tuned:)

As Promised...Sorta (Part 1)

To think - back on June 10 of this year, we found this little guy and his litter mates and resuced them. Yes, we believe we have found a couple of them running around:)
Four days later, we have the digging crews in, making a mess. Without these guys though, there would be no basement, or foundation, or house...ya get the picture.
Only a few days beyond that, the floor boards, the dormer, and all the two-bys needed to help build the house showed up. If you look just to the left of the pile of wood in front, you will see the basement wall that went in a couple (literal) days after the basement was dug.
This is a closer look at that basement. This is where the second bathroom is roughed in. And where the washer/dryer will go, and where the furnace is.....
About a week after the basement went in, the boards for the subflooring showed up. That would be what these are for. In Part 2, I will show you more pics. Keep in mind, the first picture that you see here is dated June 10, 2007. In this session of posting, the last picture will be the day the house went up July 9, 2007.

A Quick Update...Pictures To Come

When I last posted on here, we were in the middle of our first "blitz week". Since that time, we have had another such week, and a few more hours accomplished. Also, since the last post, the house itself has gone up, and is nearing completion. Unfortunately, I am at a computer that has no floppy drive, so I can't download pictures taken at the beginning of the building project. Hopefully within a week they WILL be up, as well as some pictures as the house currently stands.
Ok, first thing is first. After our first "blitz week" was done, I think we stood somewhere around the 140 hours completed mark. The house officially went up on July 9, 2007, which was the first day of our second "blitz week". At the end of that week, I think we were around then 290 hour mark, but not sure. In the next post, there will be corrections made. Anyway, the day the house went up was hot, and humid, but great. We arrived at around 7:45 in the morning, and already one wall frame was up. Within an hour of that, the other three frames were up, and the roof bracings were just about up. We wound up being in the news that day, as well as in the paper. As we stated in both mediums, we are extremely greatful to the public, as well as Habitat for Humanity. This has been a great opportunity to learn and grow in many different ways. By the end of the day, all that remained to complete the exterior was the siding and the front door. Since that point and time, it has been wired, it has been plumbed, and it has been insulated. We are currently waiting for the drywalling to be done, which should be on Monday the 13th of August. By that weekend, we should be go for painting (details to be worked out on that), and then the construction guys come back to do woodwork, cabinetry, and siding/entery stairs. At that point, we then get the chance to show off the house to the public via open house, then we get the flooring put in, and then its ready to move in. The target date has shifted somewhat from the first of September, to more like the middle of September (blasted Labor Day weeked/week). This could actually work well though, as our homebuyers class isnt until the 11th of September. Stay tuned for further updates, and keep praying as we REALLY need to get out...we are all down and out due to the mold now.
A note of praise (as if the house isnt enough)...we are down to less then 35 hours to complete to reach 450 hours!!! This means our hours will be met before the house is done. If anyone is around the Albert Lea area, and would like to help me sell tickets for the Habitat playhouse, let me know :):)
Another note of praise. We are looking at finally being able to have a landline again in the next week. This means internet abilities, as well as picture uploads (note above statement). Pray that all goes well. We miss keeping in touch, and I miss keeping yall updated on everything.
I think that just about covers it all. There is more to tell, but not really that much time, as I am downstairs in our friends' basement, while the kids are upstairs reeking havoc. I will be in touch soon!