10 December 2015

Ian and Doug here at 7.  Turns out the reason they left earlier than usual yesterday was because they’d expended all the 16 foot 2x4’s.  So we spent the better part of today using up all the “scrap” pieces we could scrounge up.  Doug even cut out the wall bottom plates in all the doorways so we could reuse those 2x4’s.  Desperate times!  By the time the Goodro’s truck arrived at 2 o’clock (with another 50 2x4x16’s on board, plus other goodies), we were down to one 3 foot long 2x4… period.  Ian excavated the floor in the laundry room for the water catchment pan that will go under the washing machine.  Doug and I spent 3½ hours putting in blocking where various items will be attached to the walls on the main level, e.g., kitchen cabinets, closet shelves, towel racks, and toilet paper holders.  While that was going on, Ian put in perimeter nailers so that there will be a continuous minimum width 1½″ flat surface to which the edges of ceiling sheetrock can be attached.  With stud material once again plentiful late afternoon, Doug built the wall between the kitchen and living / dining room while Ian finished framing the pantry.  I went into Brandon as soon as the Goodro’s truck departed (my scotch supply definitely needed replenishing), spent an hour vacuuming the house main level upon return (Mr. Type A at work), then got busy cooking dinner.  Marty and Merry came up for another delightful visit and some great (even if I do say so myself) lasagna… and even better walnut-packed brownies served with Gifford’s frogurt.