We finally poured the slab foundation over Memorial Day weekend. For three weeks we waited for the weather window to open. When it finally did, the pendulum swung to the far opposite with hot, dry and breezy conditions. Pouring in this weather meant we had to work fast to finish the slab. It turned out pretty good with lots of labor and help from a couple pros.
In the meantime I have been trying to get quotes for the first round of materials and planning trips up for our star crews of framers and the electrician. We also had the chance to take the family out to the birdnest cabin for Memorial Day and Baranof this last weekend. Both trips were great and the boys were wonderful!
It has been a tough decision with the materials. Having provided a detailed spreadsheet with all the material quantities listed, I am still waiting (week 4) for the local lumber yard to give me a price. Despite the empty promises of performance and the assurance of a competitive number, Naomi and I talked about it (too much) and have decided we need to honor the only person that was responsive to our request. The only drawbacks are that the company is not local and they do not take credit cards. No AK Air miles for a trip to celebrate the completion of the project!
As far as the crews, cousin Dave will be up the first week of August to help with the framing. Uncle Kurt is still negotiating his trip for the end of August. Hopefully everyone will be able to make it and our schedule remains intact.
The next step is the garage slab and the short foundation wall. We'll keep you updated.
