Gary’s post: I’m skipping yesterday’s post and including all of it in this post. Yesterday was more of the same, plumbers finishing out the rough-in plumbing. Today they finished their rough-in plumbing and are ready for inspection tomorrow. I’m wondering if the inspector is our friend, John Tanner. We’ll see in the morning. So, plumbing rough-in is done. Next step is rough-in the electrical floor outlets in the living room, which is not a big deal. Then the rigid insulation is put down after the trenches are filled and compacted. Then the final 6″ of crusher fines which are compacted and then the concrete pour. Panels will arrive next week. Concrete should cure in about a week. During the cure time, I’m going to have the gate company put in the induction loop that does that auto opening of the gate.
Finished up the work on the Can-Am, added a spare tire rack so I think it’s about done. I just need a rear bumper and some lighted whips and the vehicle is as complete as I need it. I’m waiting on our dealer to call with the on-road license and sticker. Once I have that, I’m good to go around here. I still need the trailer license plate. Then I can load the Can-am on the trailer, bolt down the wheel locks and it’s ready to be hauled around NM and Utah. I’ll pick up a spare tire when I get the license plate from the dealer. I’m stoked to take it out again into the desert.
Wendy and I settled on a kitchen. I think we’re going GE Cafe for all the cooking and either Z-line or Jenn Aire for the refrigeration and wine cooler. We’re doing column freezer and refrigerator which is crazy expensive, but it allows us to separate the two and create a more interesting setup for the kitchen. I think we’ve decided on doing a “dark” kitchen because the house will have so much light that a dark kitchen will look much lighter and have a huge impact on the visual aesthetic without appearing like a cave.
I’m starting my semi-retirement this Friday, so I’m excited and nervous, but I believe this will be a very healthy thing for me. I think this will help me focus better when I need to work and be more productive. I really need to start moving back from work and focus on my new life here in NM and adjust and start to integrate into the city and circle. I’ve been thinking of running for political office at some point, but I’m not sure I’d be good at the job. We’ll see if maybe I run for a county commission position. I really want to integrate into this area and contribute to its growth and future.
Bought airline tickets today for our journey up north on Memorial day. We’re meeting up with friends and going to Walla Walla for a weekend of wine tasting. I need to get a tour arranged this week, so I’ll get on that later this week or first of next. Trying to sort out which company and which vineyards. It’ll be a fun weekend with friends. Hopefully we can see the grandkids before we head back to NM.
Alright need to head for bed as tomorrow is a big day with plumbing inspections and electrical work. And I get some packing materials delivered tomorrow so I can repack the rear bumper and send it back. I need to schedule a UPS pickup for Friday.’
I’ll update tomorrow on the inspection results. Take care and happy hump day.
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