Sunroom is gone
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Updated sunroom wil be my future office. The washer, dryer and water heater will be moved to closets in the hallway. Where you see the ladder will be the opening from the existing home to the new addition. The door you see in the photo takes you to the kitchen. Most probably we will keep it. So, the office will have two doors, one to the kitchen and the other to the hallway. Still on schedule.
Air Plant!
Sunday, August 27, 2006
No, it doesn’t live in the air. It does have an interesting way of reproduction though. You place a leaf in a lighted place on moist soil or even without soil and in a matter of days, the leaf will produce young plants along its scalloped margins. Each baby plant is an identical genetic copy of the mother plant (asexsual reproduction). The best news is this plant is among the easiest to grow. It tolerate a wide range of light conditions, from shade to full sun.
A friend of mine brought it for me from Hawaii. It is growing nicely so far.
Now we can step on it
Friday, August 25, 2006
The inspection for insulation is completed and flooring is done. They also did a bit of cleanup. Next step is framing of the walls and the roof. We also have to empty the sunroom (my future office) this weekend, and maybe do some shopping for bathroom fixtures. Still on schedule!
Kronos Quartet
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Awakening
September 11 at 8pm
A musical meditation on the fifth anniversary of 9/11
Featuring music from Turkey, Afganistan, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Iraq, India, Germany, Canada, United States, Argentina, Sweden and Finland.
Mammad in the clouds
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Insulation is done. We have inspection tomorrow afternoon. If everything goes well framing will start next week. Huray.
Plumbing done fast!
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Who would believe that the plumbers did their job in 1.5 days?!!!!!
Monday Aug 21st is scheduled for second inspection.
Queen of Accordion, Maria Kalaniemi in Berkeley
Friday, August 18, 2006
Wednesday, Sept 27
World renowned Finnish accordionist and her fiery ensemble.
Freight & Salvage Coffee House
1111 Addison St. Berkeley, CA
tickets: $19.50
Framing of the floor
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
After the framing of the floor it is plumbers turn to show up and start their job. I would say the most unreliable subs are plumbers. So, let’s see how long it would take them to do what they have to do.