Drywall is nearly up

We've had a crew of three for the past few days busily hanging drywall. They are using big sheets, maybe 4' x 16', that have to be incredibly heavy to maneuver. It does make the work go quickly though.


This guy seems to be in charge, though I haven't asked that specifically. Maybe it's just that he has the best English of the three, and since my Espanol is nearly non-existent, he is the one who communicates with me. Nice guys, all three.
This shot is in the kitchen, with a lovely view of the porta potty out the window.



In theory they were going to be back up there today (Saturday) to finish hanging the drywall in preparation for the next crew who does the taping and mudding. But, when I went up to take pastries to reward them for working Saturday, they didn't show up. So, I walked dogs, waited to see if they might come late, then came home and ate a pastry myself! Not a bad trade.

This is the other two guys working in the little half bath on the ground floor.



This is the North side of the house. We'll be putting in a patio in front of the French doors, but will do that ourselves after the construction guys are done and we are moved in. I did find out that the bags on the front porch are for the stucco, but I don't know when that is supposed to go on. Soon I think.

In yet another sleepless night of not breathing with the dumb sinus infection I'm fighting, I managed to pick colors, including exterior colors, map out a placement of bookshelves, etc., for the den, and work on how to bring some of our choices for "allowance" items more in line with the
allowances allowed. I guess there is something to be
said for not sleeping, but not much.

This view is from the South-east, with me on the bank above the driveway. We added the little porch above the back door to the original plan. We didn't join the two roofs 'cuz want to be able to plant a small tree in the area where the two porches meet. The overhang of the main roof is four feet, so we have weather coverage w/o joining the two porch roofs. It also gives us more light to the kitchen window in that corner. See? I really do think about these things.





This isn't a good photo with the glass reflection, but you can see 2 of the 3 little Chihauhau mix dogs that belong to the main drywall guy. The little brown and white one is terrified of my big dogs! They go to work with "dad" but stay in the truck so they don't get stepped on.


And, we did some research this week on pre-fab storage/shop building and have found one we like. That could actually get done soon if permitting doesn't take too long.