Here's some new progress:
Appliances are in! And mostly hooked up. Water went on today so I could actually flush a toilet if I had to. Haven't had to yet.
Second bathroom vanity installed and backsplash tile behind it in, but not grouted.
These colors aren't exactly true, but you get the idea.
Kitchen backsplash is in but not grouted. The living room is finally virtually empty. I can measure for the couch tomorrow. This is one cute house on the horizon.
Also. . . .master bedroom closet finished except for carpet:
Made another trip back and forth to Lowes. I'm hoping those daily trips are coming to and end.
Tonight Duncan and I went to a meeting of the local home builders. I would not usually go to a meeting like this, but Dave was the featured speaker! Now I have spent hours with Dave over the years discussing what it is that he does. But I've never seen him in action in front of a crowd.
When we were dating, back when our kids were in elementary school, he regularly attended the year end performances of the 6th Grade Show that I wrote and produced each year. So he's seen me in action as an elementary music teacher. And he now and again attends Choral Arts performances. So he's seen me in action as a choral musician. But I have never seen him in action as an economist. Being an economist does not necessarily lend itself to "action" unless you are Dave and a super big-shot with a national trade association. And you are required to speak all over the world in that capacity. But tonight I got to hear his presentation as he tried to reassure the local builders about the future of the economic situation where they are concerned. I'm cloaking all this a bit. I'm not typing the name of the trade association, nor am I going to use his full name. Because he is someone who gets "Googled." And I know enough after the famous singing celebrity that I mentioned a couple of years ago. Someone Googles him and my blog pops up. I don't think Dave would want his professional colleagues to necessarily read about my take on his abilities. Not that I would be anything but complimentary.
But it is kind of strange to see someone who I know so well be treated like a celebrity. Kind of like when I go to one of Chad's appearances and see all his fans. I mean. . . that's my little boy!!!! I changed his diapers!
So tonight I sat at the dinner and listened to an economist speak. And he was funny and charming and articulate and clearly knew what he was talking about. I wouldn't have expected anything less, but it was fun to watch.
And having a big shot friend has served me in other ways too. Duncan the Builder has been very excited about my knowing him. And I know for a fact that he has pushed his crews to get as far along in the building of my house as possible so that when Dave stops by to see it tomorrow, Duncan can show it off. Whatever it takes!
Interesting and fun evening with a group of people in the building-related professions. Always fun to see groups who have spent their adult lives doing things I don't understand. All a part of being a constant learner.
Dave in action!
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