[poromo]

Jimbo,
Who removes the dirt after the backhoe operator digs the hole? Do you hire another contractor?

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

There R some things I refuse to do, I'm not digging the holes for the plants when I landscape, I don't do concrete, I'm hiring a backhoe to dig the hole for the pool........

The 5.1 sound and home theater system is really an ez project.

The solar systems (2) R much more complex, but the newest toy I'm working on is eliminating all chemicals in both the pool & spa.

It's called a "Natural fresh water pool", it should be a lot fun.

oh fun to play with these projects now that I'm semi retired

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[Yankee Quilter]

(I know now more Italian, or at least no more the admin would let me put on the post!) We got pix today and I have a cucina, a kitchen!!! No appliances until we move as we are getting them separately ... but since you all love pix ....
Have fun tonight ... will be joining you next month!

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by poromo

Jimbo,
Who removes the dirt after the backhoe operator digs the hole? Do you hire another contractor?

No it's my dirt, it stays here, I'll use it for planting beds & privacy berms.

[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by Yankee Quilter

(I know now more Italian, or at least no more the admin would let me put on the post!) We got pix today and I have a cucina, a kitchen!!! No appliances until we move as we are getting them separately ... but since you all love pix ....
Have fun tonight ... will be joining you next month!

So, Betty and Joe, I walked thru your cement today! I saw your cucina and it looks even better in person! All your paint, both interior and exterior, anre complete and landscaping in. They dropped some green gunk in your drive and hopefully that will be cleaned up prior to your arrival. All your lights are in and complete but the electric meter is not there yet, so no electricity. It's looking very much like a home, and I like your darker tile! Carpet will be next... so congrats and see you next month!!! Abodanza!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I think the Slab-eration for tonight has been renamed the SlaBlock-eration. They put up all of the block in less than 6 hours. These guys were incredible to watch. See you at EP in an hour.

[hotrodgirl]

It was an awesome sight to see them there working today A-4! How exciting to have gone this AM to see the beginning and again at 2:30 to see them almost finish! Congrats and it couldn't happen to a nicer family!!!!

[Lpierleo]

Jimbo, thanks for the new pictures. The ceiling looks lovely. My goodness, I thought Rich was handy, but not with wood working. Keep us updated.

A4, what a difference a day makes!

Yankee quilter, your kitchen is beautiful.

Carol, Hello, it has been sometime since we spoke.

Take care all.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by hotrodgirl

So, Betty and Joe, I walked thru your cement today! I saw your cucina and it looks even better in person! All your paint, both interior and exterior, anre complete and landscaping in. They dropped some green gunk in your drive and hopefully that will be cleaned up prior to your arrival. All your lights are in and complete but the electric meter is not there yet, so no electricity. It's looking very much like a home, and I like your darker tile! Carpet will be next... so congrats and see you next month!!! Abodanza!

HotRod . . . you're AMAZING !!!
How many Languages have you mastered ??
The other day during the pouring of the BIG slab you demonstrated your mastering of the Spanish language.
Bone Joure (and I'm not a French model)

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by hotrodgirl

It was an awesome sight to see them there working today A-4! How exciting to have gone this AM to see the beginning and again at 2:30 to see them almost finish! Congrats and it couldn't happen to a nicer family!!!!

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Gayle, THANK YOU! I am so grateful for the support! I need to buy appliances, light fixtures, fans. Tried to save $ but it sure complicates moving to have to plan and execute so I'm not camping in the house very long. How did you manage the timing of closing and then getting appliances?
Kitty

When we came down for our design dates Dec 1-5, we knew what we needed and wanted. We did a little comparison shopping. We found our refridgerator was almost $900 more if we purchased it from TV. We found it for the best price at Home Depot. They will deliver on the date we chose which is the day after close. The rest of our appliances we were not allowed to get elsewhere because we had the built in double oven.
As for the washers and dryers, since we are camping out in our rental, we went out and comparison shopped and found a good price at Sears.

There are always sales going on. We have ordered other furniture from several different stores and all are fine with us choosing the delivery date to coinside with our close.

So if you need support let me know. I am here. Gayle

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Last nights Slaberation was great. It was fun to reconnect with Gillylanders from Dec and meet new ones who have been here since. I cant believe that we are so lucky to be able to live here.
We went to our house on the way home last night. All the lights were on and the door unlocked. I found that weird since all the appliances are in. Well anyway, we total love our home. If any of you are in the 209 unit and feel like dropping in, be our guests to go visit our house. I think the builders have done a great job. If there are any flaws that you see, let us know so we can bring it up at our walk through in two weeks.

[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by A-4 Skyhawk

A-4- you just gave me a un bacho (Bacio?) that's kiss in Italian!

[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by A-4 Skyhawk

HotRod . . . you're AMAZING !!!
How many Languages have you mastered ??
The other day during the pouring of the BIG slab you demonstrated your mastering of the Spanish language.
Bone Joure (and I'm not a French model)

Well, if truth be known, I speak un poquito espanol and Italian, fairly fluent in Norwegian, and American. However, after having spent some time with our token Brits Andy and Wendy, I can now speak some "proper English" that I have picked up from them. I have been heard lately using a very important phrase "bits and bobs" that I have recently learned

[hotrodgirl]

Ir was indeed wonderful to see so many smiling faces at the slaboration last night! Lots of fun speaking with everyone and hearing all about their homes and recent activities! What a wonderful group of people to be associated with, and I thank my lucky stars I ended up in such a great neighborhood! We rock!

[junction29]

Originally Posted by hotrodgirl

Well, if truth be known, I speak un poquito espanol and Italian, fairly fluent in Norwegian, and American. However, after having spent some time with our token Brits Andy and Wendy, I can now speak some "proper English" that I have picked up from them. I have been heard lately using a very important phrase "bits and bobs" that I have recently learned

Talking abount 'Bits and Bobs' a very large 'Bit' or is it a 'Bob' has appeared on the A4 building site?

Apparantly a block has been left on the front of the lot and no-one amongst the workers present have any idea where it should go!!!

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His Worship the Mayor has launched the FLAPS to carry out an indepth anaysis of the build to determine just where the 'Bit' (or Bob) should go, significant concern was raised by the PERCS as to whether the build could be considered structurally sound, but a serious dicussion over a couple of Corona's determined that as a collapsing building would hit A4's head first, then Cathy and Mum were perfectly safe.