Joel Gershenfeld (on the left) and Jim Joyce helped get the bathroom 90% complete on the sheetrock, and to at least 80% complete on the painting. With Joel's help we worked late into the night on the 28th and into the early evening on the 29th to complete the bathroom. We installed the vanity, plumbed in the sink and reinstalled the toilet. We turned on the hot water heater and everything is a go! I'm having a minor problem with a leak at the sink which I will correct by moving the vanity a half inch to the right.
I decided the bathroom could take a rest today so I started installing the soffits on the gable ends. When I went to install the first tongue and groove board I discovered the staple gun I purchased was actually a brad nailer (boxed wrong). Back to the store for an exchange!!!
Tomorrow I will continue with the soffits. When the temperature hits 85 degrees (which is in the forecast for the next 6 days) I will probable begin tiling the shower floor and walls. The basement stays very cool even on the warmest days. We only have 6 more of the 16 foot 2" X 6" planks for the deck left to stain/oil. (173 completed)
It was a joy working with Doug on this -- only a very small moment in a momentous journey, but one that was great to share. Jim is a great guy and is learning a ton from Doug -- technical skills to be sure, but also an approach to life that will be of enduring value.
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Thanks Joel, I can't wait to get you out here again! You were a great help. It would also be great to see Gabe and Aaron here.
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