Almost done

   My Vegas daughter informed me today that I should update my blog more often so she can keep up with what is going on in my life. The reason  I haven't been is because it takes so darn long to upload pictures to this blog. So here's what's been happening lately. The construction crew finished with their part on Wednesday. The foundation is all done and the land got moved about so the ground slopes away from the house. The dirt goes up to the bottom of the top block. See the vents that lets the air circulate under the house? That's James putting some wedges under the house. He is such a nice guy and really funny. He promised to come back and visit sometime.

Here is James putting the dirt close to the foundation and then leveling it off to the proper degree. I can't say enough nice things about this construction company. They went above and beyond the call of duty. They tore out trees, moved our water tank, moved the semi trailer out of the way so it is now behind the 40 ft. containers, and even put in the doggie door. So you readers in Phoenix especially, if you need anything done, give RC Homes and Development a call and you will get more than your monies worth. They also do work in California, Utah and Nevada. They are located in Camp Verde, Arizona.

This is Robert, He is the owner of the company. He is one of the nicest guys you will ever encounter. He will bend over backwards to do the job right. We had such a good time while the crew was here, we really hated to see them leave.

Here's the front of the house.

And, here's the back of the house. Yes, we need some shrubs and landscaping but that will have to wait for spring. We will put chain link fence in the back yard to keep the dogs safe.
   As soon as the construction crew left, the inside guys came and they patched up all the cracks and re textured the walls and then painted. I couldn't believe it when we inspected everything after they were done. They vacuumed the house and wiped things down so the house looked fairly clean. I will have to reclean the kitchen before putting things away.
   Yesterday, Pa and I went to Show Low to buy some guttering, some tile and other things to finish up the house. We thought we would be gone for maybe 4 hours so we left the dogs in the motor home. Eight hours later, we finally made it home. The poor dogs couldn't hold it that long so we came home to a wet floor but we really couldn't be mad at the poor things. It is just impossible to go to Show Low and expect to get home at a reasonable time. It takes an hour to get there and an hour to get home and then going to Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Dollar Tree, an auto store, propane store, Safeway and lunch at a good Chinese buffet. Then in Saint Johns, we had to get gas and the mail. So you can see where the day went.
     Anyway, the inside crew got their work done in record time and today, the carpet guys came and are doing their thing. They got lost coming out here and just about turned around and went back to Bullhead City. After they are done, the house is ready to move in to. We will start moving in some things but really can't move in till the water, propane and solar is ready to go. I have to tile the spot where the wood stove will go and the front entry way. OH, we need someone to come out and install the wood stove. Our main concern is getting the hole in the roof done properly so it won't leak and that's why we need professional help.
    I haven't seen Daisy Mae for a couple of weeks. Lil Abner stopped by the other day. He is healing up pretty fast from his surgery.  I got word today that my favorite aunt passed away last week. She was 95 and was like a second mother to me. She had no quality of life the past few years and now she has been reunited with her mother and sisters and what a reunion that probably was! She was the funniest lady and had so much life in her until she had a stroke while on the bowling alley at the age of 85. My mom is the only one left and she is in pretty good health.
  That pretty much catches me up for now. I will try to do better in the future, Vegas daughter!