Most of you have probably heard about our hardships the last couple of weeks and our dilemma caused by the lack of hot water...then lack of a toilet and finally the lack of any running water. I do not suggest this particular mode of living unless you are planning on committing some actions that will not be discussed here (my daughters would slaughter me or as they say "murder my face". We have learned some valuable lessons. One of which is Walmart has very poor ply tp (Ross rates it a 2/10) and the longer you go without facilities the more you worship the great porcelain throne. That's all I can say online but in person I have some great stories for those none too prudish. For those who haven't heard the great news...WE HAVE A TOILET, running water but as yet no hot water. We hope for the luxury sometime this week; we are just waiting for the propane tank to arrive.
The girls are now off to university ...yah!!!! It has been impossible living four adults and two cats in our 17 foot trailer. The trailer has been wall to wall baskets of clothes, food, laundry, kitty litter and technology. We have two oulets (four females) and our electronics are as follows 4 cell phone chargers, 3 laptops, 2 ipod chargers, 1 all-in-one printer, 1 internet hub, 1 cordless phone, 1 stereo, 1 lamp, 1 fan (for hot days), 1 heater (for the cold ones), a toaster, a kettle, a microwave, a bar fridge, and an alarm clock for a total of 21. We have a power bar with an unruly tangle of black cords that we rotate as needed, I am suprised we haven't blown a transformer or other hydro thing-a-maggy. The last two nights Ross has been voted out of the trailer to sleep in a tent. (he actually voted for himself). The girls are now sleeping on real beds and enjoying all the wonderful amenities of the priviledged.
This is our shiny new propane furnace and ducting. It's so beautiful.
This is our water tank. It is so tiny but beautiful. This will bring water to the hot water tank that will bring hot water to the shower that will be the most wonderful shower in the entire world. (This is so pathetic eh?)
"Now for something completely different" (Monty Python). I found these weights behind the trim of the large window on south side of the building. They are 7 lb "pig iron" on rope used to help raise the windows. I guess the people were very weak back then or the mechanisms were primative to our windows today ....I wonder...hmmmm....
These are just a few of them....any suggestions for a use?
Ross is admiring his 2x4. We are framing up the front entrance, powder room and laundry. The existing walls are double brick so this will allow for insulation and drywall of course.
A view of the back. I've removed the brick for the second floor window and patio doors.
A view from the inside looking out from the main floor.
Framing is complete. Notice the toilet is gone. The beginning of a rough two weeks.
Just a pretty sunset. You learn to enjoy the things you take for granted when you are without a toilet.
The window and door are installed and papa smurf is back to work.
This is Fred. This is Fred watching Brian. This is Brian hooking up the septic. We like Brian. We like Fred. We like toilets.
Look....no plumber butt....ahhhh
A view of our master bedroom. In a few months, the sun will blast through these windows at 6am and I will still love them....I hope.
This is the master bath and my claw foot tub. I was so tempted to fill it up with water from the hose. I dream of the future when I will lay in hot bubbly water surrounded by candlelight and a nice glass of cianta.
This is Christina's bathroom and shower. Next week we hope to use it.
This is Christina's room all framed and ready for wiring, insulation and drywall
Jakey loves construction. He follows around the trades and likes to supervise/get in the way.
Finishing off the septic bed.
The septic system is finished, the tank is seen from the second floor. You know what that means.....a toilet!
Our smiling plumber who was so kind to hook up our toilet for us. We love Brian. He is our hero. Cheers Brian....muah!
Nikki's elation is shared by all of us.
