tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post5047343237484535799..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Wednesday Vignette (Late Edition): Rain, at lastKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-5091744017316803592019-12-02T17:25:40.010-08:002019-12-02T17:25:40.010-08:00Our contractor says they'll be here on Wednesd...Our contractor says they'll be here on Wednesday or Thursday this week to finish up, although there's no word when the city inspector will be popping in to see if the electrical work passes muster on the second round. The contractor's original goal was Halloween...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-68642112156459544932019-12-01T15:51:17.172-08:002019-12-01T15:51:17.172-08:00GRRRRRRRRR, sorry to hear about your delays. Would...GRRRRRRRRR, sorry to hear about your delays. Wouldn't it be a nice Christmas present by the universe if your project were finally done by then?Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10945002155481239682019-11-24T16:03:53.023-08:002019-11-24T16:03:53.023-08:00I've calmed down since mid-week but I'm st...I've calmed down since mid-week but I'm still not happy.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8453368894680520722019-11-24T09:36:02.888-08:002019-11-24T09:36:02.888-08:00Yaaaaaay- good news about the rain but sorry to he...Yaaaaaay- good news about the rain but sorry to hear about the building woes Kris. It must be so frustrating!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88227295019265580042019-11-23T18:05:34.505-08:002019-11-23T18:05:34.505-08:00Good help is SO hard to find! ;) Good help is SO hard to find! ;) Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3446534368543373352019-11-23T11:02:49.125-08:002019-11-23T11:02:49.125-08:00I'm surprised the wiring issue wasn't addr...I'm surprised the wiring issue wasn't addressed earlier too but maybe the contractor's reference to the "other inspector" is pertinent. I have another garden-related visit scheduled for next Wednesday so that just about guarantees another rainstorm!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69954844133458804002019-11-22T19:18:23.989-08:002019-11-22T19:18:23.989-08:00Oh, always something. So disappointing. Surprise...Oh, always something. So disappointing. Surprised the wiring was not inspected <i>before</i> they closed the walls in. That's how they did it here. Hope it all resolves for you correctly. <br /><br />We got maybe .3" here as well, but the next storm coming Wednesday looks like it will be much more generous with the rain. Yay!!!! Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-78226177642765290262019-11-22T11:28:21.158-08:002019-11-22T11:28:21.158-08:00Well, we've had concerns with the electrician&...Well, we've had concerns with the electrician's work from the beginning but I'm going to trust that it'll work out - eventually.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42830349297414981472019-11-22T09:06:45.873-08:002019-11-22T09:06:45.873-08:00Oh Kris! The highs (rain!) and the lows (Christmas...Oh Kris! The highs (rain!) and the lows (Christmas)...I am sorry. During our little bathroom in the basement construction project I quickly learned which inspector to dread seeing pull up. One was easy going and helpful and the other made problems where there were none.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42202174920861241902019-11-22T08:54:21.386-08:002019-11-22T08:54:21.386-08:00Our general contractor implied that the city's...Our general contractor implied that the city's "other" inspector wouldn't have made an issue of the electrical wiring. Flaky all around.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61704097374865910132019-11-22T08:51:41.857-08:002019-11-22T08:51:41.857-08:00All I can say, Lisa, is that it may be useful to c...All I can say, Lisa, is that it may be useful to check out the general contractor's sub-contractors before proceeding, which we didn't do. I hope your project is fast and smooth!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31801754592350488272019-11-22T08:12:52.588-08:002019-11-22T08:12:52.588-08:00Oh nooo! Such a bummer about the remodel hiccups.....Oh nooo! Such a bummer about the remodel hiccups... Before I read this post, I was so happy for you that they managed to finish the work with such perfect timing. I'm surprised the inspectors didn't catch the flub during the rough inspection, if it's within a wall... hmmm. On the other hand - yeay for rain!!! Fingers crossed you get more in short order. The new bed looks great, and would surely appreciate it.Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284847045808194242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-92146939217940267002019-11-22T04:49:43.909-08:002019-11-22T04:49:43.909-08:00Tear down a new wall?????????? Incompetent electri...Tear down a new wall?????????? Incompetent electricians and stone masons. I am furious for you. All of your set backs give me pause as we are preparing to have our main bathroom remodeled. Our project won't begin until Feb or March. I dread it but our project is nothing compared to yours except that our tiny bathroom is the only one with a shower. ha... <br />Your garden projects make me wish I could do something outside other than rake leaves. <br />Fun watching and wondering about the neighbors project too. <br />Have a good weekend anyway...Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-74259298550824420812019-11-21T19:05:16.299-08:002019-11-21T19:05:16.299-08:00This last storm seems to have had a number of quir...This last storm seems to have had a number of quirks associated with it, Kathy, including hijacking some subtropical moisture from the south. Do you read the California Weather Blog? Yesterday's post was interesting with respect to both northern and southern California: https://weatherwest.com/archives/6977Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90900986666032162122019-11-21T19:01:39.185-08:002019-11-21T19:01:39.185-08:00Where are those Property Brothers when you need th...Where are those Property Brothers when you need them?!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90057182211711618802019-11-21T17:34:23.874-08:002019-11-21T17:34:23.874-08:00No rain for us yet ! We're supposed to get it ...No rain for us yet ! We're supposed to get it first here in Norcal . There is a 'chance' of showers next Wednesday so fingers are crossed. I'm happy for you !kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-69622256976924624992019-11-21T17:15:21.282-08:002019-11-21T17:15:21.282-08:00So happy for you about the rain. It's wonderfu...So happy for you about the rain. It's wonderful that you're gathering the rainwater in your tanks! You're a good example for all of us. Sorry the remodel is taking longer than you expected. :( It seems they always do. We've had a torn up living room for 1 1/2 years now for flooring (although my husband is doing the work, so it's a little different--I can nag him, even though it doesn't really help. ;-) )Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-17995043374919146032019-11-21T16:21:37.242-08:002019-11-21T16:21:37.242-08:00The rain was better than expected, which is, well,...The rain was better than expected, which is, well, VERY unexpected.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36497413170585453102019-11-21T16:20:55.276-08:002019-11-21T16:20:55.276-08:00My husband was ready to fire the flooring subcontr...My husband was ready to fire the flooring subcontractor a few weeks ago and I talked him down, but now I'm feeling much the same way about the stone guy and the electrician...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20808543628611743282019-11-21T16:18:01.087-08:002019-11-21T16:18:01.087-08:00The most frustrating thing, Jessica, is that, at t...The most frustrating thing, Jessica, is that, at the start of the week, I actually thought we were crossing the finish line...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-13527740374598307802019-11-21T16:16:45.877-08:002019-11-21T16:16:45.877-08:00You're right, Elaine. It seems the vague reco...You're right, Elaine. It seems the vague recollections I have of professional contractors are either a thing of the past or an utter delusion. Only the cabinetmaker met my expectations of a service professional during this remodel. I hope your carpet installation goes smoothly from here out.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73224832354046477022019-11-21T16:12:24.235-08:002019-11-21T16:12:24.235-08:00I overheard the first part of the inspector's ...I overheard the first part of the inspector's conversation with our general contractor and was so perturbed that, after cluing my husband in to the substance of it, I grabbed my stuff and exited to meet friends before I said something I'd regret.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-44800155765855023532019-11-21T14:09:43.115-08:002019-11-21T14:09:43.115-08:00So sorry to hear about the setback. That must be ...So sorry to hear about the setback. That must be heartbreaking as the holidays are upon us.<br />I'm glad you finally got some rain. I know how that is to wait and wait and wait for it.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15570639660163722992019-11-21T13:02:37.823-08:002019-11-21T13:02:37.823-08:00Rain is good, new plants are good, setbacks? not s...Rain is good, new plants are good, setbacks? not so good. :( Sorry, about that, I'd be wanting to strangle those workmen!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49063860718843711802019-11-21T12:50:22.485-08:002019-11-21T12:50:22.485-08:00Your setbacks are so frustrating, especially as bo...Your setbacks are so frustrating, especially as both could potentially have been avoided if people had done things differently. And having to tear down new walls is just too much. <br />Hang on in there Kris. You're so close to the finish line. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621508743376610941noreply@blogger.com