It was pretty harrowing at times... but it is finally in. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. I didn't do much but I'm still exhausted, and Mike is walking like an old man so I'm sure he'll feel great tomorrow. :)
You can see the chimney where it comes up from the basement.
Mike and Tom disconnected the light switches and outlets and capped them with wire nuts before Mike pulled the wires up into the attic.
I must have been distracting.
Another pile of drywall... the house is still relatively clean at this point... it won't last long.
The temporary bracing to support the roof when the current supports come out.
Installing another one in the kitchen.
A moment of cuteness.
Removing the wall studs.
I had to go to the basement to grab something. This is the desk Mike sanded down. It was my great aunt's, then my dad's and now it is mine. Crazy how they built the drawers out of several different types of wood. It reminds me a little of that fruit stripe gum I chewed as a kid. It's crazy but I kinda like it.
Bo was distressed by all the noise. And he threw up shortly after I took this pic.
Almost opened up.
Trying to watch the commotion but almost asleep.
Artsy flower shot. I love the huge white daffodils. We only have a small patch of them but they are gorgeous.
Trying to look innocent
Bo laughs at their first attempt to get the header in.
Then returns to eating his rawhide.
Then he laughs at their second, third, fourth and fifth attempts.
Six tries? Bwahahaaha
Wait. Is it up yet?
Walter stayed out all night last night. I tried to get him to come in but he didn't seem to want to. I gave him three more chances before I went to bed. He slept most of the day today.
Trimming the ends a bit
Almost done, just one brace to take out.
Anticipatory shot.
Horrible photo but I give up. I was too tired to make a better attempt.
So now the pantry can be built! Woot! I am grateful to Tom for giving up his Saturday to help us out. And of course, to Mike... he worked hard for several days throughout this project.
