14 days to move in

Whoa, things are moving fast. I can't believe we're supposed to move in just two weeks. There is so much still to do. We had the drywall inspected today, and we passed without a problem. I also had to have length of pipe that was replaced inspected and signed off as well. The inspector checked that the pipe was changed, but wouldn't sign off until he saw it pressure tested. The pressure test involves filling the gas lines with air using a bicycle pump and attaching a pressure valve. The pipe has to hold 15 pounds of pressure for 15 minutes. The inspector who wrote the correction didn't mention that it had to be re-tested for pressure, although it makes perfect sense now. So, I wasn't prepared and couldn't get it signed off. We should be fine to get it signed at the next inspection though.

The termite company who inspected the place before we purchased it came by to update their inspection and give us a new estimate on fixing the damage. It was significantly lower because a lot of it was fixed by the roofer. We're still trying to determine how much of the damage we need to have fixed. None of it is in areas that really show, so we only have to fix structural things.

I'm still having difficulties with the plumber. He said he would be out on Wednesday or Thursday, and he ducked my calls all day today.

Here is a shot of the bathroom drywall. It is called greenboard, and it a special kind of moisture resistant drywall used in bathrooms.


This is a wierd, bear-clown looking face that showed up on the greenboard. The plumbing penetrations make the eyes, nose and mouth and the chalk smears make the rest of the head and ears.