I did not post yesterday. It was the first time I was unable to use my computer to get online and it all happened unexpectedly. I have made slight references to some major work we discovered had to be done to our 80 year-old "historic" home. Tell-tale signs that something was occurring to the structure old the old, wood-frame house became very apparent in early November. Following meetings and inspections with contractors and an engineer, it was determined that immediate repair had to begin that has involved what amounts to one half of our exterior walls. Of course that led to interior walls and ceilings...and electrical. Yesterday, the incoming Verizon Fios line was disconnected. Not knowingly, carpenters shut down our telephone, television and Internet. (Good thing we have BlackBerry and cell phones although trying to reach emergency repair for Verizon via the Internet is a frustrating experience.) Suffice it to say, they came at 8:00 am this morning and moved our inside Verizon service box and rewired it. I am up online again and the TV is back on.
The photo I posted is of a corner of our living room with new wall board, plaster, wood trim, and a charming bust of a sour-puss Beethoven that my son (an architect living in Georgia), who was here from Christmas through New Year's, placed on our mantle last night so that it would be safe from workmen demolishing walls, etc., etc.
I have exhaustively recorded the construction work that has now reached 5 weeks. After today, I will not post another of our "Money Pit" project. I promise!
9 comments:
Your place looks so much like ours! We also live in a very old house--it was built in 1898, by a steam boat captain.
Your wooden floors look exactly like ours. The entire downstairs living room, parlor and entry way are all wood floors similar to yours.
It is a gorgeous old place, but has SO much work left to be done.
Thank you for sharing the pic of your "money pit." My sympathies! (grin)
Well I can certainly see why you fell in love with the place. And I hope that after the work is completed you will still love it. Perhaps even more. I wish you all the best as you muddle through the weeks of deconstruction and reconstruction. And I sincerely hope you're not disconnected from the world again...unless of course you wish to be disconnected.
It's looking good Frank. Hang in there ... it's almost over and you'll be as good as new. If you put a jar out front, I'll donate! :0)
This looks like a lot of work. Good luch.
Even with the work you are having to do I'd expect you'd still rather have "this old house" with all it's character than one of those new boring boxes. Hang in there Frank, it'll all be over one of these days. Do keep us posted.
@ Beth Niquette - Your house sounds like it has a VERY interesting history. These older places DO require constant work but isn't it fun and worthwhile?
Being in a historic district means we're surrounded by some great houses.
@ Brattcat - After this major work is finally completed (it WILL be complete one day!!??) we will probably have to stay for a century or so. We are so tired to DUST!!!
@ Toy Camera Play - The 10 gallon bucket is out front for the donations. Give often. Don't be shy. Be generous.
@ Don and Krise - We know the house is worth the investment but between the DUST and disruption it's nuts around here. (Our Pekingese is about to have a coronary...if I don't beat him to it!) Now Tampa and the entire state is in the 20s and highs in the 50s. It was 31 here this morning not having heat on during the day is a pain. I'm in three layers which as you know is VERY unusual and unnerving for our normally balmy Gulf Coast.
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