still waiting

The general contractor was here two weeks ago tomorrow and we still have no bid. How long can a simple project bid take? We are kind of in a bind because we don't know any other competent contractors, and if I hire one randomly there is a good chance he will bungle the job. We are running out of time to return the fan, and the place isn't a retail outlet so it's not like I can return it and rebuy it later if we want.

I continue to cut the ivy back, and I expect to have it done by year end.

Other than the ivy, all of our major projects are stalled. On the firepit, I need C to look at it and see if I missed anything before I pay someone to fix it. He can only do stuff like that on weekends, so sometimes it takes us a while to get to things. The garage - I was going to put in slatwall, but one wall was going to be $500 just for the slatwall. Add to that the trim and any accessories, and the price will easily go way over that. So, I am back to trying to figure out what to do with the garage. We desperately need some storage. I'm tired of my air compressor, sawhorse and extra kitchen shelves being in the den. We still haven't even fully unpacked because we haven't created the space in which to put thigs.

I've been trying to get the shower enclosure done so I can have a shower, but I need C to snap some chalk lines with me and the weekends are always so packed we haven't gotten to it.