Construction Update 9.01.08

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WOW! We have a roof! The workers worked Sat., Sun., and Labor Day. We were hoping to sneak a peek inside being that it was a holiday but they were busy as beavers. We're hoping the next walk-thru will be coming in a few weeks. Can't wait to see the the inside!

We're headed out tomorrow for a much needed vacation and a little anniversary celebration. woooo hoooo Sand Key-Clearwater here we come! We have big plans to do absolutely NOTHING! Yay!

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend! xo

Construction Update 8.24.08

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The construction team was hard at work this weekend trying to make up for lost time due to Fay. (We were so surprised, but very happy.)

When we visited on Saturday they had just started the second story floor in our unit. On our Sunday visit we were elated to see they had finished laying all of our floor joists.

There are stacks of framed walls sitting in front of each unit. We're hoping to see the second floor framed next weekend. :)

After, After... Fay

I must have pissed Fay off with that picture of Mr. Twig...
She decided to stay awhile and invited a few hundred of Mr. Twigs relatives to her party.
The yard is reminiscent of Fall, except the leaves are still green...and they don't look like maple... and it's still hot... and...you get the picture.

We had a few hours of sunshine on Sunday morning and Jonathan started cleanup on the front yard. By the time he finished he had filled an entire construction sized trash bag. :O

Ki has been hard at work helping with the cleanup, eating as many sticks as his little belly can handle. Thoughtful, but not bright. ;)

When it's all said and done, we were extremely fortunate. A few trash bags full of twigs is no comparison to the loss many suffered. With gratitude...

After Fay... :)

Looks like Mother Nature and Fay were kind to us. ( and my mom) :)

It rained very hard from 8p until around 5a. The wind was pretty intimidating as it blew through the trees but fortunately, for us, all Fay left was a few twigs.

Time to unpack the garage!
Thanks for the well wishes...
xo

Waiting for Fay...

Ki waiting for Fay and looking unimpressed. ;)

Not much happening here yet.

We moved EVERYTHING outside...IN. The garage is packed with all things outdoor, all the way down to the "Tia's Garden" sign to the doggies frisbees. Even the grill is in the garage. LOL We're all stocked up on ice, canned food (this is the only time we'd buy Chef Boyardee Ravioli) batteries, flashlights, radio and water should we lose power. (Thanks Mom for the Hurricane Survival Package!)

Jonathan worked from home today but it looks like things will really pick up over night. The sky is starting to look a little darker and the wind is picking up a bit. As for now... there's just a one tiny twig on the car.

The "Cop-ler" radar hasn't gone off yet. So for now she's chilling and waiting with Ki. Hopefully there won't be too much thunder, we all know she HATES that!

Stay Tuned...
xo

Construction Update 8.16.08

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This weeks visit brought us a great surprise! They started framing the first floor. It's actually starting to seem real. ;) Walking into a hallway is way cooler than walking into a big concrete room.

The first four units are framed, four more to go.

We also just realized that everyone has been responding to the emails blogger sends out! They go to a different account than what we use everyday so we had no idea, until today! Thanks for all of your wonderful comments! (late) ;)

If you follow the link it should take you to the blog www.carrizzocafe.blogspot.com
You can also make posts there.

Also, I am trying something new this week. I am loading images from flickr.com You should be able to click on the image and be taken to more images. Guess we'll see how that works out...

love to everyone! xoxoxox

Construction Update 8.09.08

Front of our house with roofline. :)

Inside of house, from back looking to front door and garage.

A very happy Jonathan, modeling the mega window in the office. :)

The scaffolding is now down and we have a roof line! wooo hoooo! We walked inside the four walls for the first time today, it was surreal. ;) There are now 5 out of the 8 units in our building sold. Hope we have cool neighbors.

ps Happy Birthday Susan ;) wooo hoooo