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October 15, 2023October 14, 2023 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 155

I think we discovered one reason we are still unhomed. And the subtle homophobia infuriates me. We met with Mr. Contractor and the Sub he hired to do the bulk of the basement construction work about getting the decks done. Because the house is on a slope, we need three decks, each at a different … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 155

October 8, 2023October 7, 2023 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 154

This week was a sh!t-show. When the finishing crew began to seal and drywall the seams where the halves meet, they discovered the walls did not meet flush. We can’t determine if the problem happened because the house sat on the sales lot for so long, almost tumbled off the mountain, or if the set … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 154

October 1, 2023September 30, 2023 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 153

Now it’s happening. The plumber has almost completed his piece of the construction puzzle. He’s waiting on a part to complete the system, then we’ll be able to open the water valves and see if any leaks occur. With luck, the plumbing will be ready for inspection late in the week. 🤞🏼 (C) 2023, Peak … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 153

September 24, 2023September 23, 2023 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 152

This past week saw more progress on the basement level. The downstairs level saw progress as they put in the slider and added treads to the stairs. However, we need to return three of the windows for manufacturing defects. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunAdding treads to the stairs. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunDownstairs sliding glass door. Most … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 152

September 17, 2023September 16, 2023 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 151

We have visible progress on the house. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunThe basement, with the new siding and windows. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunThe lower windows and siding. Of course, First Reader and I thought more could have been done, considering what the crews accomplished in one day. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunLooking down the unfinished staircase. (C) … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 151

September 10, 2023September 9, 2023 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 150

The house has been sitting on the foundation for sixty-three days. Tomorrow, Mr. Sub-Contractor will begin installing the basement windows and siding. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunThe basement windows. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunBasement materials. This coming week, the workers will close in the downstairs and build the stairs from the upper level to the lower level. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 150

September 3, 2023September 1, 2023 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 149

I’ve been staying in close contact with Mr. Sub-Contractor. He’s probably tiring of my asking, “Are you done yet?” This past week, the electrician was up to hook up electricity. Yay, the house now has lights. But not much more. The next task scheduled for completion next week is the downstairs window and door installation, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 149

August 27, 2023August 26, 2023 JJ Shaun

Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 148

One thousand, forty-four days. That’s how long First Reader and I have been un-homed. Our contractor has not done a bloody thing since they placed the house on July 10. Wait, I take that back. They sealed the gables in the days following the delivery. Now, we wait for contractors to decide whether the drive … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 148

August 20, 2023August 19, 2023 JJ Shaun

A Week of Recovery

So, after successfully dodging COVID in South Dakota for the last three years, it caught us. I rode home Monday with a screaming headache, a scratchy throat, and a bit of a dry cough. It could have been allergies, since I neglected to pack an extra night’s worth of my asthma med. I kept my … Continue reading A Week of Recovery

August 13, 2023August 12, 2023 JJ Shaun

Sturgis 2023: Almost Heading Home

(C) 2023, JJ ShaunMotorcycles everywhere! What a week! Monday, we got rained in for most of the day. After a brief excursion to Walmart for the necessities we don’t have room to carry, we barely beat the precipitation back to the cabin. That was OK, though. The ride up was long and tiring, so having … Continue reading Sturgis 2023: Almost Heading Home

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