Fence me in, already!

The fence will be finished by the end of this week, so I'll put locks on all the gates and the brick thieves can find somewhere else to make a quick buck.  I figure we had almost 100 bricks stolen just a few days ago.  The dog didn't quite scare them off and the cops were busy elsewhere.  Two interesting points to note are that the man walked as if he were drunk and the 2nd person was either an early teenage male whose voice hadn't changed yet or a woman.  The 2nd person was a very quick worker, I must say.  So if any neighbors see a dark colored (black or dark blue) 4-door Ford Explorer-type SUV puttering around the area, keep an eye on it...

At any rate, the fence is going up nicely.  We debated between one 16-ft gate or two 8-ft gates.  We opted for 2 8-ft gates, for ease in maneuvering in and out of the parking area.  

Am going shopping with the PM tonight.  Have to return a few things and get more.  And, it is also significant to note that we have lights!  The electricians now just have to install the outside sconces.  Which means I need to buy them tonight...

VIP Event: RESCHEDULED

Update your calendars!  The VIP Event has been rescheduled to Friday, January 29, 2010. 

Finish Work

We are finishing work, but we are not finished working.  Turns out that the outlets for the washer and dryer were not run, so that will be done in the next week.  The yard was graded yesterday and the gravel was "poured" for the parking pad and the walkways.  Looks pretty good!  Photos to come, as it is rainy here and the lighting would be bad.  Actually, it's because the weeds need to be mowed.  I don't want the weeds captured in photos.  If it would stop raining, the neighbor kid will get out and mow for me.  I'm going to get some grass seed and hay to spread out, hopefully this weekend.  Just think - real grass!  What a treat in this neck of the woods!

Wednesday, the Project Manager will be at 1318 working hard.  He's going to install the kitchen cabinets and then the plumber will do the "finish" work.  The painter is ready to go, whenever we are ready for him.  Gutters are coming soon, too.  And the fence.... ah, the ever-elusive fence.  Slowly, but surely, we will get this project up and running!

Progress

The painter should be in over the next week.  The kitchen cabinets are done and will be installed soon.  I'm in the process of lining up the artist for the VIP Sneak Peek Event.  The gravel walks will be done next week, along with filling the cistern and grading the property.  Fence after that.  And, discovered that either the drywall is hiding the outlet for the washer/dryer or the electrician didn't run it.  Stay tuned...

Don't Fence Me In

Some of the things I've been working on lately, in no particular order:

•  Logo
• Website
• Making calls for a painter 
• Press release for VIP Sneak Peek Event 
• Getting artist for Event
• VIP list and invitation designs
  

Wrapping Windows

The windows have been "wrapped" and framed and now that wood can be painted.  The window that was broken by the carpenters is ready to be picked up and will be put in this week. 

Some Progress

Talked to the PM today.  He's been working on that other project, but has made a punch-list of items for 1318 and has a materials list.  Materials will be delivered in the next couple of days and we'll be back on task.

The stove I ordered isn't carried by Lowe's anymore, despite the fact that the nice employee was able to look it up in the system, order it and charge me for it.  PM said he "pitched a fit" and apparently Lowe's has contacted another supplier and will have it delivered in a timely manner. 

Had an early lunch at The Urban Studio Cafe today.  If you haven't been, go!  Get a sandwich on a pretzel roll.  It was great!