The floor joists were supposed to be delivered on Wednesday, but apparently the supplier ran out of them. They did not come today either. So today was a lost day.
The Best Picnic Table Ever
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Today a very special gift arrived in Shantytown: an oversized picnic table!
This is perfect for our family of six, with plenty of room for guests at the table, too. I think it may be fair to say that Shantytown is complete. The next four-to-six months of renovation should be a breeze.
Week 5: Framing
This week we begin framing the house. Yesterday, while the slab cured, the first shipment of lumber arrived. Today the interior basement walls went up.
Slab Pour
Today the slab was poured, and the concrete work is done. Two of the steel I-beams were set into place above the future carport.
Improvements in Shantytown
Today we went shopping for a fire pit, built ourselves a big fire, made a nice dinner and hung out with good friends.
Pumpkin Patch
Today was my last day “captaining” the pumpkin patch at our church. All the girls helped sell pumpkins and take care of the patch throughout the week.
Slab Prep
The remainder of this week has been spent laying the gravel, plastic and steel which will support the basement slab.
Slab Plumbing
Today the plumbers came to install the drainage system for the basement slab.
Week 4: More Concrete
The wall forms were removed yesterday to expose our beautiful new basement walls. This week we will finish the remaining concrete work for the house.
Stella shows off our new basement window opening.
Savannah
Every two weeks we pack up our RV and hit the road. This weekend we headed for Savannah to attend the wedding of our friends, Jacob & Christa.
Ana & Hana walking to the reception.
Boating at the campground.
We also spent a day at Tybee Island before returning to Atlanta.
Who cares if the Atlantic Ocean is too cold in October? There are waves to ride!