Week #1 - Monday Feb 07

• Monday
  We placed four stakes in the ground to determine the location of the house
  We applied for the septic permit in G'Town (See Pic)
  
  
• Tuesday
  The electrician installed a temporary electric pole
  
  
• Wednesday
  The lot was cleared courtesy of a very large yellow bulldozer
  The foundation crew set most of the perimeter forms
  
  
• Thursday
  The yellow bulldozer was still busy moving piles of dirt around, and removing excess dirt
  The foundation crew did not show up today
  The portable toilet has arrived! (See Pic)
  
  
• Friday
  The perimiter forms are almost finished (there's still a gap at the front door to move filler in)
  The foundation crew started dumping filler in the forms.
  
  

Week #2 - Monday Feb 14

• Monday
  Didn't go to site.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Foundation crew added more filler.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Didnt go to site.
  
  
• Thursday
  Wastwater plumbing was added.
  
  
• Friday
  Stove Top Exhaust pipe was added.
  Waste water plumbing was pressure tested.
  
  

Week #3 - Monday Feb 21

• Monday
  Nothing happened (gov't holiday?)
  
  
• Tuesday
  Didn't go to site (nothing happened anyway).
  
  
• Wednesday
  Met with foundation supervisor and determined exact placement of the garage.
  
  
• Thursday
  The area where the garage will lie was bulldozed.
  The temporary electric feed failed inspection (oops).
  The waste water plumbing crew was back fixing mistakes.
  
  
• Friday
  Nothing happened.
  
  

Week #4 - Monday Feb 28

• Monday
  The foundation crew set the perimeter forms for the garage.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The filler for the garage's foundation was halfway in place.
  The temporary electric meter was placed on the utility pole (and passed inspection this time).
  
  
• Wednesday
  Foundation crew added more filler to the garage foundation.
  
  
• Thursday
  Filler, rebar, and post tension cables were added to the garage foundation.
  Foundation crew cut the beams for the house foundation.
  
  
• Friday
  Foundaion crew did touch up work on the house including, adding the nook near the sitting room, digging a deeper beam near the carport, and finishing the front porch perimiter forms (now that all the filler has been placed).
  
  
• Saturday
  Foundation crew added additional woodwork and ironwork for the garage foundation.
  Plumbing crew worked to fix waste water mistakes in master bathroom that were left by first plumbing crew.
  Plumbing crew placed range exhaust vent tube.
  Plumbing crew started laying copper.
  
  
• Sunday
  Plumbing crew added more copper tubing to the foundation.
  
  

Week #5 - Monday Mar 06

• Monday
  Didn't go to site.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Met with new formen, Brady and Steve.
  Foundation crew added forms for front and back porches.
  Foundation crew added rebar and post tension cables to house.
  Pic of plumbing in kids bathroom
  Pic of plumbing along right side of house
  Pic of guest bathroom (including rebar lattice under family room fireplace)
  Pic of garage foundation
  
  
• Wednesday
  Electrician installed wiring for kitchen counter, kitchen island, and for the outlet at the back of the family room.
  City inspectors approved the foundation and the plumbing, the slab should be poured tomorrow.
  
  
• Thursday
  The slab was poured!
  Pic of cement being delivered to the slab
  Pic of the very busy street today
  Pic of wet cement in what will be the walk-in closet
  Pic of cement being delivered
  Pic of workers exposing aggregate on the front porch
  
  
• Friday
  Framing lumber arrived (while the slab continued to cure)
  Pic of Rob Rose on the carport
  Pic of the front portion of the house
  Pic of the entire slab (taken from atop the lumber pile)
  
  

Week #6 - Monday Mar 13

• Monday
  Framers arrived today. First step was to mark the room outlines in the slab.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Half of the outer wall was framed today.
  Pic of the back wall
  Pic of the master bedrrom and sitting room
  Pic of the office
  
  
• Wednesday
  The remaing portion of the outer wall was framed today.
  Some of the interior walls were erected.
  The perimeter forms were removed.
  
  
• Thursday
  Most of the remaining inner walls were added.
  Study was framed w/o an entrance to the room (oops).
  Pic of the dining room (front door is on the right)
  Pic of the kitchen (breakfast and family rooms in background)
  Pic of the breakfast room
  Pic of the new taxiway (facing the hangar)
  Pic of the new taxiway (facing the runway)
  
  
• Friday
  Didn't go to the site today.
  
  

Week #7 - Monday Mar 20

• Monday
  More framing today. The ceiling joists on the right side of the house were in place.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Didn't go to site.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Rain slowed down the progress. However, the joists on the center portion of the house were in place.
  Insulation sheathing was placed on the left side of the house.
  
  
• Thursday
  Didn't go to site.
  
  
• Friday
  The ceiling joists are in place over the entire house now.
  The rafters have just begun to be erected.
  Joists are also in place over the front and back porches, also.
  Pic of the front of the house
  Pic of the back of the house
  Pic of the master bedroom and the back porch
  
  
• Saturday
  The slab was poured for the garage (See Pic).
  
  

Week #8 - Monday Mar 27

• Monday
  More rafters were erected.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Yet more rafters were erected.
  Joists and rafters were erected over the carport.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Rafters for the left side of the house were added.
  The perimiter forms for the garage were removed.
  
  
• Thursday
  The rafters have been completed.
  Sheathing now covers about 80% of the home.
  The fascia construction has been started.
  Pic of the front-left side of the house.
  
  
• Friday
  The fascia has been completed. (See Pic)
  Pic of what will some day be the kitchen counter.
  Pic of the children's bed and bath room.
  
  

Week #9 - Monday April 03

• Monday
  Didn't go to site.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Plywood sheets and waterproof paper now cover the roof (the house looks alot darker on the inside).
  Pic of right side of house and the carport.
  Pic of the back porch.
  Pic of the back of the house.
  
  
• Wednesday
  The framers worked on internal details today (like arches and waffled ceilings).
  
  
• Thursday
  Didn't go to site.
  
  
• Friday
  The walls to the garage are framed.
  Most of the windows have been installed (the rest are in the Study waiting to be installed).
  The plumbers started installing copper tubes and the exhaust plumbing.
  The hot water heaters have been installed.
  The propane plumbing is partially installed.
  The AC & heat ducting has arrived (the boxes are in the kid's rooms waiting to be installed).
  Pic of the study (notice the windows).
  Pic of kids rooms (notice more windows).
  
  
• Saturday
  The HVAC crew installed ducting and bathroom exhaust fans.
  
  

Week #10 - Monday April 10

• Monday
  Garage now has joists, rafters, and sheathing.
  Framers continued to add more trim work.
  Plumbing crew added more plumbing.
  Gas crew continued to add gas tubing.
  Electrician added recessed lighting cans and junction boxes.
  
  
• Tuesday
  More electrical work.
  More plumbing work.
  
  
• Wednesday
  More electrical work.
  More gas work.
  The garage roof was covered in plywood sheetes.
  
  
• Thursday
  More electrical work.
  Both fireplaces were installed (Living Room FP) (Family Room FP).
  The raised ceiling in the dining room was removed.
  Pic of the garage taken from the carport.
  
  
• Friday
  More electrical work.
  Both porches have beadboard installed.
  Audio-Visual and networking wires in place.
  
  

Week #11 - Monday April 17

• Monday
  Didn't go to site today.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Shingles are piled on the roof, waiting to be installed. (See pic)
  Both circit breaker panels installed.
  All doors and windows are in place. (See pic)
  This should be the last day for the framing crew.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Folding steps (for access to the attic) were installed.
  The exterior painters arrived, prepping the back deck ceiling for painting.
  Both stand-up showers were waterproofed.
  The plumbing crew added finishing work in preparation for tomorrow's inspection.
  A hole was dug for the utility pole (behind the garage).
  
  
• Thursday
  The painters continued to paint all exterior wood pieces.
  
  
• Friday
  The "Old Chicago" accent brick has arrived.
  
  

Week #12 - Monday April 24

• Monday
  The first two loads of limestone bricks have arrived. (See pic)
  The housed failed inspection due to "messy yard" and "sub-panel not allowed in closet".
  
  
• Tuesday
  The first two loads of limestone bricks have arrived.
  The yard was cleaned and all dumpsters were emptied.
  All the rooms were labeled with spray paint (the office closet was labeled as a computer room).
  
  
• Wednesday
  A pile of mortar sand has arrived.
  Still waiting for inspection.
  
  
• Thursday
  The framers were back for touch up work.
  Still waiting for inspection.
  
  
• Friday
  We finally passed inspection (yeah)!
  A third pile of limestone bricks has arrived.
  
  
• Saturday
  About half of the shingles have been installed.
  
  

Week #13 - Monday May 01

• Monday
  Didn't go to site today.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Almost all the shingles have been installed on the house (none on the garage yet).
  
  
• Wednesday
  Masons started laying limestone around the house.
  Pic of rockwork at left side of house.
  Pic of rockwork at Winnie's study.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Didn't go to site today.
  
  
• Friday
  Masons continued their work.
  Drywall was delivered. (See pic)
  Hole was dug for septic perk test. (See pic)
  Pic of rockwork at left side of house.
  Pic of rockwork at right side of house.
  
  

Week #14 - Monday May 08

• Monday
  Didn't go to site today.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Masons continued their work. (See pic)
  Insulation was installed.
  Electrician came back to add the two missing outlets.
  Both shower seats were installed.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Masons continued their work.
  More insulation was installed.
  Pest control tubing was installed.
  
  
• Thursday
  Didn't go to site today.
  
  
• Friday
  Masons continued to their work. (See pic)
  PEC completed utility pole behind the garage.
  Well was dug to a depth of 600 feet. (See pic)
  
  
• Saturday
  The drywall people started their work.
  Drywall is up in the spare bedroom and Marc's office (See pic)
  
  

Week #15 - Monday May 15

• Monday
  No water yet! Well was dug even deeper today.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Didn't go to site today.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Masons added limestone to front columns and started on the garage.
  Drywall is up in both kids rooms, the utility room, and the pantry.
  
  
• Thursday
  Masons worked more on the garage, and completed some of the columns. (See pic)
  Drywall is up in the kitchen, family room, living room, dining room, and Winnie's study.
  Pic of the kitchen.
  Pic of the dining room.
  
  
• Friday
  Masons worked more on the garage, and completed more of the columns.
  Drywall is up in the master bathroom and partially in the master bedroom.
  Pic of the family room.
  Pic of the family room, kitchen and hallway to guest bedroom.
  Pic of the back deck.
  Pic of the study and door to the pool bath.
  
  

Week #16 - Monday May 22

• Monday
  Wallboard has been completed in all rooms.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Masons worked on the chimney.
  Masons worked on the garage.
  
  
• Wednesday
  No work was done today, the house was quiet.
  Pic of the back deck.
  Pic of the chimney.
  Pic of the sitting area off the master bedroom.
  Pic of the garage.
  Pic of carport.
  
  
• Thursday
  Most of the drywall corners were rounded (bull nosed) today.
  
  
• Friday
  Didn't go to site today.
  
  

Week #17 - Monday May 29

• Monday
  The walls were textured.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Didn't go to site today.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Cabinets were delivered and partially installed.
  
  
• Thursday
  Cabinet installation continued today.
  
  
• Friday
  Cabinets were installed in the master bathroom and Marc's office.
  The interior doors and trim arrived today.
  
  

Week #18 - Monday June 5

• Monday
  Nothing happened today.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Trim carpenter started installing baseboard and interior doors.
  Built-in ironing board was also installed. (See pic)
  Pic of the butler's pantry.
  Pic of the kitchen cabinets.
  Pic of the family room & kitchen cabinets.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Tile was completed in the kid's bathroom and just started in master bath.
  Trim carpenter continued installing baseboard and interior doors.
  The plumbing under the kitchen island was moved by 4 inches to fix a boo-boo.
  Pic of the master bath vanity.
  Pic of Marc's office shelves.
  Pic of the carpenter's workbench in the living room.
  
  
• Thursday
  Tile was installed in master bathroom and pool bathroom.
  Trim carpenter continued installing baseboard and closet shelves.
  Cabinet carpenter installed the kitchen island and shelves in Winnie's study.
  Garage doors were installed.
  Water resevoir is in the garage.
  Pump was placed on well head.
  
  
• Friday
  Didn't go to site today.
  
  

Week #19 - Monday June 12

• Monday
  Trim carpenter continued to add shelving, baseboard, and crown molding.
  Pool guy marked perimeter of pool, digging has begun on the top layer of soil.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Trim carpenter continued to add shelving, baseboard, and crown molding. (See pic)
  Pool guy dug the deep end of the pool. (See pic)
  Pic of the master shower.
  Pic of Marc's lab bench.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Trim carpenter added trim in Winnie's study and the master bedroom.
  Trim carpenter added crown molding in living and dining rooms.
  Cabinet carpenter moved the kitchen island and constructed Marc's desk.
  Hole was dug for the propane tank.
  
  
• Thursday
  Trim carpenter added windows stools and casing around stairs to attic.
  Excavation of the pools was completed.
  Pic of Marc's desk.
  Pic of the deep end of the pool.
  Pic of the shallow end of the pool.
  
  
• Friday
  Trim carpenter completed living room fireplace mantle and crown molding.
  Pic of the living room fireplace mantle.
  Pic of front entrance way and crown molding.
  Pic of one of the art niches.
  Pic of attic staircase door.
  
  

Week #20 - Monday June 19

• Monday
  Trim carpenters finished up some loose ends, packed up shop, and left for good.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The perimeter forms for the pool were constructed.
  Rebar for the pool was delivered.
  A trench was dug between the electric pole and the house for the electric line.
  A trench was dug between the house and the garage for the plumbing lines.
  Pic of Winnie, Jeanine, & Matt on the beach.
  Pic of another Pitt pool (notice the beach with H2O).
  
  
• Wednesday
  The pool perimeter forms have been completed, and rebar construction has begun.
  A trench was dug between the propane tank and the house for the gas line.
  Trench work continued for electricty, gas, and water lines.
  Prepping for cabinet staining has begun.
  
  
• Thursday
  The paint crew started caulking all corners and edges.
  The pool skimmers were installed (and more rebar was added).
  The propane tank was delivered today. (See pic)
  Trench work continued for electricty, gas, and water lines.
  
  
• Friday
  The paint crew continued caulking all corners and edges.
  The paint crew started staining all cabinets (the utiity room is completed).
  The pool crew continued adding rebar.
  
  
• Saturday
  The paint crew finished staining the cabinets.
  
  
• Sunday
  The paint crew prepped the house for painting.
  
  

Week #21 - Monday June 26

• Monday
  Paint crew started applying the primer coat.
  Pool crew continued to add rebar.
  Pic of the deep end of the pool (note the spa).
  Pic of shallow end of the pool.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Paint crew continued applying the primer coat.
  Pic of breakfast room room with the first coat of paint.
  Pic of kitchen with the first coat of paint.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Paint crew continued painting all interior walls and trim.
  Garage interior was painted.
  Cavity for septic tank was partially dug.
  Driveway materials (wood beams & iron mesh) were delivered.
  
  
• Thursday
  Paint crew continued interior painting.
  Cavity for septic tank was finally finished.
  More driveway materials (PVC tubing) were delivered.
  Two trees in front of the garage were removed to make way for the driveway.
  
  
• Friday
  Paint crew finished interior painting.
  The propane tank has been burried.
  Remainder of trees that were blocking the dirveway have been removed.
  Driveway forms were partially installed. (See pic)
  Pool has passed inspection, next step is gunite.
  
  

Week #22 - Monday July 03

• Monday
  Nothing happened today (prelude to a holidy?).
  
  
• Tuesday
  Driveway form work continued.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Tile crew started applying tile in kitchen and master bathroom. (See pic)
  Plumbers soldered outside copper pipes so that driveway can be poured over it.
  
  
• Thursday
  Tile crew continued by placing tile in the breakfast room, pool bath, utility room, and hallways.
  More work on the driveway forms.
  Pic of tilework in the master bathroom.
  Pic of tilework in the kitchen.
  
  
• Friday
  Tile crew placed the back porch tile, and started caulking the existing tile.
  More work on the driveway forms.
  Pic of the driveway forms.
  Pic of tile in the kitchen and breakfast room.
  Pic of tile in the kitchen and living room.
  Pic of hallway from the carport.
  Pic of the back deck facing the master bedroom.
  Pic of the back deck facing the family room.
  
  

Week #23 - Monday July 10

• Monday
  The right half of the driveway was poured. (See pic)
  Countertop laminate in the utility room was applied. (See pic)
  Some of the lights were delivered.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The electrician installed all the recessed can lights.
  The electrician also installed some outlets and wall switches.
  The granite countertop over the stove was installed. (See pic)
  The left half of the driveway was poured. (See pic)
  The propane tank was filled.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Gunite was applied to the pool. (See pic)
  The electrician installed more switches and wall outlets.
  The concrete crew set forms for both AC pads and the mailbox.
  
  
• Thursday
  The electrician paritally connected the circuit breaker boxes. (See pic)
  The electrician installed more switches and wall outlets.
  The perimeter forms for the pool have been removed.
  The perimeter forms for the front portion of the driveway have been removed.
  Pic of Marc in the pool.
  Pic of the shallow end of the pool.
  
  
• Friday
  Half of the rear portion of the driveway was poured.
  The front walkway and AC pads were poured also. (See pic)
  The lighting guy fixed the master bath lights & added recessed lights in the office.
  The marble countertops (master bath and pool bath) were installed.
  The well was connected to the water pump in the garage.
  Windows were cleaned and screens were placed on all windows.
  
  

Week #24 - Monday July 17

• Monday
  The electrician installed more stuff. (See pic)
  
  
• Tuesday
  The masons started installing the interior brick. (See pic)
  The electrician installed more stuff. (See pic)
  
  
• Wednesday
  The masons continued the interior brick work. (See pic) (See pic)
  The electrician continued his work.
  The kids sinks were installed. (See pic)
  Both AC units were installed. (See pic)
  
  
• Thursday
  The masons finished the interior brick work. (See pic) (See pic)
  The masons added the pavers to the driveway.
  PEC removed temporary power and connected electricity directly to the pole.
  The electrician connected the house power to the pole.
  The plumbers started installing plumbing fixtures. (See pic)
  The hole for the septic tank was prepped for delivery tomorrow.
  
  
• Friday
  The septic tank was delivered and dropped in the hole. (See pic)
  
  
• Saturday
  Marc watered the pool to prevent it from cracking. (See pic)
  Pic of the utility room sink.
  Pic of the completed family room fireplace.
  
  

Week #25 - Monday July 24

• Monday
  The plumber added faucets in the kid's bathroom and the pool bath.
  The tile crew added accent tile in the pool bath and glass block in the master bath. (See pic)
  The septic crew conntected the waste plumbing line to the septic tank.
  Most of the ceiling fans were installed.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The septic crew conntected the alarm failure circuitry to the septic tank.
  
  
• Wednesday
  The mailbox pad and the remaining portion of the driveway was poured.
  The electrician wired the kitchen updraft controls.
  The electrician moved the study light switch to the proper location.
  
  
• Thursday
  Drywall patching and reapir was started.
  Lights now work in the house.
  
  
• Friday
  The mailbox was constructed.
  The construction debris was removed.
  The granite countertops were partially delivered and partially installed.
  The framing for the driveway was removed.
  
  

Week #26 - Monday July 31

• Monday
  A trench was dug for the pool lines.
  The tile crew continued with accent tiling.
  The granite crew installed kitchen more counter tops.
  The electrician hooked up more wires.
  All the appliances (except the regrigerator) have been delivered.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The pool crew delivered some supplies.
  
  
• Wednesday
  The granite coutnertops are now fully installed. (See pic) (See pic)
  The pool guy layed tile around the water line. (See pic)
  The jacuuzi tub was delivered.
  The brick crew fixed the back deck wall and added drain holes.
  The electrician added yet more wires.
  The cable and phone outlets were installed.
  
  
• Thursday
  Limestone coping was installed around the pool's edge.
  Marc & Winnie added house numbers to all three mailboxes.
  
  
• Friday
  Nothing happened today.
  
  

Week #27 - Monday August 07

• Monday
  The electrician installed more lights and most of the appliances. (See pic)
  The pool guy added more limestone coping around the pool. (See pic)
  Water pressure was applied to the house as part of a leak test.
  
  
• Tuesday
  Nothing happened today.
  
  
• Wednesday
  The pool guy started on the limestone back wall.
  Wood flooring was installed in the living room and dining room. (See pic)
  
  
• Thursday
  The pool guy continued working on the limestone back wall. (See pic)
  Wood flooring was installed in the study and hallway to the master bedroom.
  The vent for the cooktop updarft was installed.
  Pic of Marc's car in car port.
  Pic of Winnie's car at the front of the house.
  
  
• Friday
  The pool guy continued working on the limestone back wall.
  Cosmetic under-pining was added to the base of the slab.
  The plumbers placed the master bath tub and installed the kitchen sink faucet.
  
  

Week #28 - Monday August 14

• Monday
  The pool guy continued working on the limestone back wall.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The plumbers installed more sinks, faucets, and toilets.
  The pool plumbing crew conntected most of the plumbing lines.
  The in-wall and in-ceiling speakers have been installed.
  The cabinet crew came by for touch up work.
  The air conditioning works!
  
  
• Wednesday
  The plumbers installed more sinks, faucets, and toilets.
  The pool plumber completed the plumbing lines.
  The pool electrician plumbed conduits for all pumps and lights.
  The pool mason continued working on the limestone back wall.
  
  
• Thursday
  Framing for the pool deck is almost complete.
  Glass enclosure for the pool bath is installed.
  Bathroom mirrors have been installed.
  Carpeting has been installed.
  
  
• Friday
  The pool deck has been poured.
  A touch-up crew caulked the soffets.
  All the door locks were installed.
  All the rooftop vents were painted black.
  
  

Week #29 - Monday August 21

• Monday
  Plumbers continued installing fixtures.
  All the cabinet knobs were installed.
  Other miscellaneous hardware was installed.
  The exterior paint was touched up.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The pool guy layed tile around the spa's water line.
  The living room fireplace was finished out.
  
  
• Wednesday
  The pool guy continued working on the back wall.
  The landscaping crew distributed fill dirt to the front of the house.
  
  
• Thursday
  The pool guy continued working on the back wall.
  The pool electrician connected the under ground conduits.
  The landscaping crew distributed fill dirt to the sides of the house.
  
  
• Friday
  The pool guy continued working on the back wall.
  The septic tank was pumped (oops, it overflowed).
  Insullation was placed in the attic.
  The tile guys finished the enclosure around the master bath tub.
  
  

Week #30 - Monday August 28

• Monday
  The gutters have been installed (except for the garage).
  The tile crew started their touch up work.
  The plumbing crew worked on the powder bath.
  The flood light by the master bedroom was repositioned.
  The cooktop updraft was installed.
  Gas lines were connected for the pool heaters.
  The two accent rocks by the pool were installed.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The tile crew worked their punch list.
  The trim carpenters worked their punch list.
  The pool guy continued the rock work.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Carpenter added the wood framework for the screened in porch.
  The pool guy continued the rock work.
  Pic of hot tub looking towards the beach.
  Pic of pool looking towards hot tub.
  Pic of back wall of the pool.
  Pic of family room and kitchen.
  Pic of Marc's office.
  Pic of Marc's office.
  Pic of Dining Room.
  Pic of Master Bathroom.
  Pic of Master Bathroom (looking out from shower).
  Pic of Master Bedroom sitting area.
  Pic of Living Room (note the front door).
  Pic of Winnie's Study.
  Pic of Dylan's sink.
  Pic of Dylan's shower.
  Pic of Dylan's celining fan.
  
  
• Thursday
  The pool guy continued the rock work.
  The trim carpenters worked their punch list.
  The paint and stain crew worked their punch list.
  Sprinkler system installation has begun.
  
  
• Friday
  The trim carpenters worked their punch list.
  The paint and stain crew worked their punch list.
  The two pool rocks were painted.
  The refrigerator was delivered and installed.
  Plants and shrubs for the front garden were delivered.
  The septic drain field was installed.
  
  
• Saturday
  Front garden was planted and mulched.
  Robe hooks were installed in the master shower.
  Septic loam was delivered for the septic system.
  
  

Week #31 - Monday September 04

• Monday
  The trim carpenters installed the front door. (See pic) (See pic)
  The paint and stain crew worked their punch list.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The pool guy continued the rock work.
  The paint and stain crew worked their punch list.
  The plumber continued to install water and gas fixtures.
  Marc, Winnie, Brady & Carrie created a 6 page punch list as result of the walk through.
  
  
• Wednesday
  The paint and stain crew worked their punch list.
  More fill dirt was delivered, and some of it was spread in the backyard.
  The glass in the pool bath was fixed, and the powder bath mirror was delivered.
  Pic of the right front side of the house.
  Pic of the left front side of the house.
  Pic of the septic drain field.
  Pic of back deck.
  
  
• Thursday
  The pool crew installed the filter, pumps, and heater.
  The well pump was extended an extra 100 feet.
  The paint and stain crew worked their punch list.
  The water filter and softner crew came, but left because of complications.
  
  
• Friday
  The pool electrician connected power conduits to the pump area.
  The paint and stain crew worked their punch list.
  Bob and Brady worked miscellaneous items on the punch list.
  
  

Week #32 - Monday September 11

• Monday
  The septic field was covered.
  Fill dirt was distributed to the back right side of the home.
  The plumber finished the powder toilet.
  The plumber conducted a gas pressure test.
  The electrician worked his punch list.
  The fence crew started digging posts for the pool fence.
  The under-sink water filter was installed.
  Pic of the kitchen (with fridge).
  Pic of the pool.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The septic field passed inspection.
  Trenches were dug for the sprinkler system.
  The fence posts were installed.
  Bob continued to work his punch list.
  The loop for the water softener was (partially) installed.
  The tile crew worked their punch list.
  
  
• Wednesday
  Bill the plumber worked his punch list.
  The loop for the water softener was completed.
  The pool was prepped for plastering.
  The electrician worked his punch list.
  The sprinkler system crew continued with sprinkler installation. (See pic)
  The fence crew completed more of the pool fence. (See pic)
  Pic of the kitchen (with fridge).
  
  
• Thursday
  The water softener and chlorinator were installed.
  The fence was completed.
  the sprinkler system was completed.
  
  
• Friday
  The mason mortared up some cracks, moved the address block to the correct location.
  The mason also worked on the screened in porch.
  The cleaning crew did a final cleaning.
  The movers came, and moved all our stuff to our new home!
  
  
• Saturday
  The sprinkler crew adjusted the nozzles.
  The pool guy prepped the pool for plaster.
  
  

Week #33 - Monday September 18

• Monday
  The audio crew started to trim out the audio/cable/phone wiring.
  The pool crew added more electrical wiring for the pool equipment.
  The propane company connected the gas lines, we now have hot water.
  The blinds were installed.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The audio crew came back to finish the audio trim out.
  The landscaping crew removed the remainder of the construction debris from the yard.
  Bill the plumber came out to fix two leaks.
  Brady fixed some odds and ends.
  The mason started the wall around the pool pumps.
  
  
• Wednesday
  The pool crew plastered the pool.
  The electrician fixed some odds and ends.
  The security guy checked the security system.
  The Culligan lady checked the water system.
  The mason continued working on the wall around the pool pumps.
  Pic of the pool (facing the beach).
  Pic of the pool (facing the deep end).
  Pic of the pool (facing the back wall).
  
  
• Thursday
  The pool crew acid washed the pool.
  The pool crew connected plumbing fixtures and electrical equipment.
  Bob came to perform misc tasks.
  The pest control guy sprayed the house.
  The mason continued working on the wall around the pool pumps.
  
  
• Friday
  The mason finished the wall around the pool pumps.
  
  
• Saturday
  The pool was filled with Cedar Park water (to avoid well capacity problems).
  The pool crew tested the pumps, filters, and lights.
  
  

Week #34 - Monday September 25

• Monday
  The septic crew demonstrated care and maintenance guidlines.
  
  
• Tuesday
  The gas line was conected to the pool heater.
  
  
• Wednesday
  The gas line was conected to the house heater.
  
  
• Thursday
  Nothing happened today.
  
  
• Friday
  Bob and Brady spent the day performing miscellaneous tasks.
  The mason touched up the mortar.
  One of the two pool remote controls were installed.
  
  
• Saturday
  The first coating of Sundeck was applied to the pool deck.
  Privacy bushes near the pool were planted.
  
  

• Pitt Building home page
  
• Chronicles of another Pitt home
  
• Information about 40XS, courtesy of Airnav
  
• Sattelite view of the airstrip, courtesy of Terraserver (68KB)
  
• BPNA web site
  
• Cedar Park website
  
• Williamson County website
  
• Picture of an antique stained glass door destined to be the door to the study, and a zoom-in of the design
  Pic of the HW (front view)
  Pic of the HW (rear view)
  Pic of the HW (left door)
  Pic of the HW (right door)
  Pic of the HW (hinge)