Sunday, May 30, 2021

When it rains......

Yep, theres the forecast for this next week.  I'm not complaining cause I know we need the rain and we will be wishing for it come July and September.

Our General Contractor says everything in the building industry has come to a screeching halt.  This is because of a variety of things, some political ( can you say trickle down?) and some not.  Most contractors are not willing to lose their butts on the escalating prices of lumber etc.  We are fortunate because the majority of our framing for the house itself is metal and not wood.  But welding can still not be done in the rain.  
On another note I was able to take advantage of some sales tax freedom and buy my washer, dryer, dishwasher and built in microwave with some fairly heafty savings.  Nice to be able to feel like you came out ahead somewhere.  
So waiting is the name of the game at present and it's hard to get mad at things that are way beyond your control.  

Friday, May 14, 2021

No news.....

So take a gander at that forecast...that's what we have been dealing with.  Metal for framing was supposed to be in last week.  Today is Friday May 14, and still no word it has arrived.  It could show up this afternoon but no work can begin until it's not raining because all the metal has to be welded.  Time for patience and we do need the rain.