Dafuq??

Where did all my pictures go?!?  I generally like most things google, but I have to say, "blogger" is mediocre at best.  Not intuitive, and the interface is crude.  Whatevs, it's over.

Fin.

Closed today. Took all of 20 minutes. We now own the most beautiful home on earth.
Over & out.

Hurry up & wait.

Down to the final days now.  Final inspections were completed and approvals granted, and the finished plat is under review with the town & county.  Expecting to be granted a CO today or tomorrow, barring governmental idiots nitpicking something minor to justify their jobs.  Closing rescheduled to Monday 5/12.  Exhausted!

Outdoor shower pan is complete, and passed inspection.  Nice natural pebbles always feel good under foot.  This has to be one of the most deluxe dog washing setups all the world.  My gawd are the boys spoiled rotten.

Gotta order a longer hose so the shower head will reach all the way to the ground and be able to spray the dirty underside of a dog.

Still pretty messy inside, but soon it will be "broom clean".

There's that FINAL APPROVED inspection sticker!

Shutters up.

Shutters.

Slightly different angle.

This is how the goofball likes to sleep.  I guess it's comfortable?

Home stretch.

We can almost feel it now.  About two weeks back, we penciled in a closing date of Thursday, May 8th, and as of May 1st, there have been no objections or requests for extension from Mark the GC.  Looks like we're going hit it!

The rain garden is complete.  Planted were some grasses (can't remember the name) and several Clethra "Hummingbird" shrubs.  Little babies now, but we expect them to grow big & strong in no time flat.

O hai Sally Mander!  Wut r u doing in there?!? :-D  (We love Sally, she or he is always welcome at our home.)

Carpeting showed up on Tuesday the 29th.

The door hardware dudes were over again yesterday (4/30) to finish up their installations on the exterior doors (which had been using "construction" locks).  This is the Kwikset "Tavaris" handleset, in venetian bronze.  Quite handsome.

Carpet in the master bedroom.  It's a "frieze", and it is very soft and plush.

Carpet in the bonus room.

The fire-breathing dragon is installed.

Simple, effective design, industrial-quality components, and flawless fit & finish.

Yup.

ARRGGHHH!!  My kitchen is filthy and in total disarray!!  Brings to mind that old saying about sausage-making....

Spiffy fridge and microwave.

Close-up of the "built in" micro.  Fingerprints though...!

Dog wash station/outdoor shower fixture finally installed.  Tiles are in the garage, awaiting installation, and the PVC wall/door should arrive any day.