We're coming along. Francisco Ramos and his crew of masons have finished our porch columns and pored us a new sidewalk on the south side of the house as well as a new concrete pad for our firescape. Hal and PT along with with Josh and Jeff have constructed the front deck, buildt the fire escape in the back along with an 8X8 deck for the lucky person renting 5053 1N. Hal tells me the front and rear porches will be done this week-end. We still need to install our fiberglass columns and build the steps in the front. The deck in the back needs a little more. It might be a little optimistic to have all this done by Monday. We'll see. Wrought iron railings will be put on the front porch in about two weeks. The backyard fence and new rear doors could be up next week.

Inside Mike the electrician put in a solid three days and he tells me he needs another two to finish the rough. Dave the plumber starts Monday and he expects to have his rough done in 4-5 days. Zach is assisting Mike and Dave. When the walls are ready for paint we'll start putting down the new hardwood floors. There is some light at the end of the tunnel. but remember the first rule of re-hab: expect the unexpected.