Signs of Improvement

Improvements all around. First, Lynn's dad has improved somewhat and was moved back into a private room. Current situation is that the doctor told Lynn that his current condition is not life threatening, but he his clearly not out of the woods.

The subflooring is nearly complete in the library/formal living room. Looks like the hvac contractor is showing up today to finish hanging all the duct and install the gas pack unit. Now Brent can finish all the flooring and begin demolishing the ceilings. After the demo, he will inspect the underside of the second story floors and brace/strengthen as needed.

Our contractor that installed the piers and leveled the house is now repairing the fireplaces and installing a brick wall with manway door between the foundation piers. The bricks and sand were delivered yesterday and work is to begin today.

The siding was delivered on Thursday and Ray (our roofing contractor and neighbor) will begin installing the siding today. Brent sill has some windows to install that will impede the progress.

Two (2) electrical contractors have confirmed appointments set for Tuesday, December 18th to view the house and prepare bids.

There are alot of irons in the fire but we are hopefull as the progress is noticeable.

Sub-flooring begins in Library

While Lynn arrived safely in Louisiana, Brent continued work on Zelda Monday night. He was able to start installing the flooring in the room designated as the library and/or formal living room. After installing the insulation, he was able to put down half of the flooring which was approximately four (4) sheets.

Tonight he will continue but will need to make some shims for the floor joists. He want to raise the area near the hall by 1/2" so this will be accomplished over an eight (8) foot length. I assume he will rip some 2x4 boards on the table saw.

Received a call from Home Depot and our cement siding boards should be in on Wednesday. We ordered the 7-1/4" wide cement siding to cover the backside of the house. We plan on using a 2" cover that will result in a 5-1/4" revel. The original siding spacing was all over the place and ranged from 4-1/2" to 5-1/2". The contractors which did our roofing are going to install the siding.

Prayers Needed

Not much happening at Zelda so far this month. Brent was traveling overseas to Finland on business and upon his return Lynns dad's health condition has taken a turn for the worse. He is currently in the hospital in Opelousas, LA. They were in Kings Mountain back in late September and the two (2) photos were taken at Zelda.

We just ask that everyone please include Joe in your prayers as he was moved from his room into ICU this morning. Lynn is traveling down to Louisiana tonight.