So many things going on!

Progress continues to be made on all fronts with only a few delays (so far). The Roof Deck over the 2nd floor lounge is mostly complete. Today they are doing the junction boxes and rough in wiring so that they can complete the rigid insulation and underlayment for the built up roofing (so its watertight). DLM Rough Framing (Doug, Lucas, John, Buddy, Youri, and Jason) continue to do a great job. they are now involved with anchoring, connecting, joining, and constructing the rough framing. John is pleased with the quality of work.

Emil's crew has removed the portion of the old roof (on the existing structure) to complete the roof farming from new to old construction and to modify the roofline over what will be Jerry's office/closet.

Modifications/remodel to the existing living room stair continue. The ceiling/floor beam was installed and the old stair partition was removed. It looks great!

(There was a wall on the left side of the stairs originally.)

The final plan for lighting and LED lighting is almost finished. DAn Wells the consultant is reviewing our last set of comments and revisions.

Working on deciding whether to use soy foam insulation (spray on) instead of more traditional materials. There is a cost difference (soy is more) but we like the idea of it and think it will be more energy efficient and will take up less room in the attic. So waiting to review latest cost estimates to decide for sure.

Rough in plumbing continues with good progress being made. Next step, we have to decide on exact fixtures and fittings.

Decided on the hydraulic residential elevator...smoother and quieter ride...more reliable in testing situation...nice doors and safety/failsafe features.

In Progress: John and/or Emil/Jim along with sub contractors are currently working out pricing, availability, and delivery estimates for new Daikal "slimline" heat pumps, travertine, wood floors, painting, stucco work, windows, rooftiles, wood flooring, castings for handrails and walls.

A little concerned about availability (and hence price and delivery dates) for roof tiles (some manufacturers are temporarily suspending operations because of reduced demand) also got bizarrely high bid on travertine, will have to go to another installer or materials if we can't get a more reasonable price...just isn't worth it;

Good news on masonry wall front in backyard. The City will allow us to put the wall where we want if we replace the portion of the existing vitrified clay pipe (ancient) that is on our property. Getting bids...but will do this for sure.

We head down to St. Pete next Monday...with a very large "to-do" list waiting for us.