canning jars

Does anyone have either wide mouth OR regular 1 quart canning jars you want to get rid of??I would be willing to pay you for them...let me know! 940-6019 OR 455-7680

eggs

we have chickens.
lots of chickens.
who like to lay eggs.
yummy eggs.
you could have these eggs too... :)
1.50 a dozen.
contact lisa @ 327-thirty-nine seventy-four
:D

HP Photosmart

{ I just copied this from craigslist }


I have a HP photosmart 7960 printer for sale. It is in working condition. We upgraded so we're looking to get it out of our way. Also included are 9 black, 2 photo, and 2 tri-color ink cartridges. It does have a card reader on it as well. Asking $150.00 OBO.

Any questions please contact me at (717) eight zero eight 9573.

Cleaning out

there are things sitting around the house from previous random projects that are taking up too much space… but it spietz me to throw them out. so if you have any use for any of these items please let me know I’d be happy to bring them to church. or you could stop by to pick them up. zajona[at]gmail[dot]com  

no-stick cooking spray [6, 4 are Pam]

flavored syrups for coffee

                -hazelnut

                -caramel pecan

                -white chocolate

8 oz Instant Coffee [20]   and if you need a very yummy yet simple iced coffee recipe, I’d be happy to share.

Solid White Albacore Tuna in water (7oz)  [6] 

take one. take all. I’d be happy if all this stuff could find a new home.

Finishing continues

Finished Siding look

Starting to hang Drywall

Merv came from Indiana for a Saturday to hang drywall

Wait how many men does it take to hang one piece?

Drywall is being finished this week.  Spoutings are on.  Electric is hooked up.  Trim starts next while many more decisions are made.    

Pictures of the rafters going up.

The Church Crew (or part of it)

THE Plumber

And his handiwork

A new look!! The windows are here.

The insulation going in

The Concrete guys

The siding crew?

As of today, Thursday April 12, 2012. The main plumbing, electrical, and heating systems are all in. Exterior finishing is started as you can see in the pictures. Insulation is completed before drywall and the plan is to hang the bulk of the drywall this weekend.

Caleb for the Masts

framing

 started to frame Wednesday afternoon

front garage wall went up on  Thursday afternoon

 front house wall was standing by Thursday evening

Friday morning they layed block for the root cellar under the front porch

 

Friday morning all exterior walls were standing and ready for trusses

More pictures of the the trusses will be coming soon and yes they are set.  If anyone wants to help roof we will need help any time. I would like to get a group of guys to do it either monday evening the 2nd or tuesday evening the 3rd.

and the walls are up.

the building is finally in progress. the framing will start within the next two days.
if someone wants something to do. the exterior walls on the back of the house need to be painted. [and will be easier to do so before the house is complete]. Call Amos if your interested.

progess

sorry this update has been long in coming. many decisions are being made everyday. more than i could ever imagine.


first scoop of digging out the basement
first load of stones put in the basement
all ready for the walls.

More Sorting

This picture portrays what is left of the contents of the house. As you can see there really isn't a whole lot left. This will all be going to the restore tomorrow.




A lot of writing was done today. Remembering what was where in the house and what was lost. We've tried to remember everything but I don't think that happened yet.





On the house
Last night we got together and discussed what was necessary and what we wanted. Mom, Dad, and Merv went to see the architect this morning. He will be giving us preliminary sketches in a day or so then we will need to make some decisions from there on what to do.

The next few days it will probably seem like very little is happening. We'll be working on the major decisions as well as more lists of things that are missing.

Also today, some of the family planted the garden.



Oh and Ryan was given a lot of attention.




Thanks again for all of your support. We'll continue to attempt to keep you updated as we continue on this journey.

Caleb for the Masts

Cleanup

the main structural damage was in the kitchen and living room. Everything in both rooms were destroyed.
a shot of the kitchen rubble
the livingroom
the master bedroom

the bathroom



the clean up workers.

As you could see in the pictures the Dining room, living room, kitchen, and bathroom were completely destroyed. The bedrooms had a few salvagable items but were severely water and smoked damaged. The basement was the same way.

Sunday night everything came out of the house. Overnight there was a flare up but the fire company was able to quickly put it out.

Today a LOT has happened. We arrived around 11:30 a.m. and things were moving along quite well. There was a group of family going through the personal belongings and deciding what goes and what stays.

Neighbors and church men were tearing down the rest of the house. It is completely down. Thanks to all the help.

Now we are deciding what to build from here. The basement walls are going to taken down and we are starting completely over.

Caleb for The Masts