…and in craft beer brew pubs across the nation, in the form of a game called Corn Hole.
Throughout the ages for those anticipating the arrival of something, it has been said that “each day brings you closer.” For the anxious, such as John and me and our dwelling in Stella, one is sometimes wont to strangle the bearer of those words. Of course, figuratively only.
Each passing day does bring us closer, but builders have a timetable from which they appear reluctant to stray. Even with “snowmageddon” in the week’s forecast, two dry, fairly decent temperature days went unutilized. When the work to be done is indoors, “dry” and “decent temperature” don’t even come into play, which makes unutilized all the more perplexing. As snowmageddon arrives, with the exception of one carpeted room, the whole week is now lost.
The domino affect – I [likely] need to reschedule the installation of window treatments. I had been greatly anticipating seeing Stella’s interior clothed and adorned with window treatments.
On the bright side, we’ve seen the delivery of our appliances. The double ovens, the microwave, and the cooktop are installed. The refrigerator needs to be connected to the water source for ice making and water dispensing. The dishwasher needs to be anchored to the countertop and the cooktop hood needs to be vented and hung. It has been invigorating to see the holes filled that were custom made/cut for these appliances. They are gorgeous!
Double Convection Ovens and Microwave
5-Burner Gas Cooktop
We also saw the delivery and installation of our front and side porch railings. They are stunning! They are everything John and I hoped for. Legacy Ironworks, Inc. completely came through in crafting my design. I knew it would work and as anyone enjoys when it happens to them, I was proven right. The builder, who was set against black and vehemently urged me to go with traditional-style white vinyl railings, even told me black was the right choice for Stella and that he really liked my design. Coulda knocked me over with a feather!
Front Porch Railings – now you see them
Side Porch Railings – now you see them
Front Porch Railings – now you barely see them, which is what we wanted
The garage and carport roof has been completely shingled and the carport ceiling has been installed. The garage is three quarters finished and the house now is completely sided – that last pesky to the sight portion at the breezeway now “luks mahveeluss.”
Garage Front Shingled
Still, as we very much long to enjoy occupying Stella, close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades, and corn hole. We’re brats – we know it and are proud of it.