the one where the sips FINALLY made it

well... so i kind of think that taking weight lifting and studio on the same day may have been a mistake...i think I'm going to have to amputate my knee.

So, the SIPs panels are here.. and up. Since I was unfortunately out of  town during  most of the installation, I- for some reason- failed to be very excited about seeing them up. But after I got out there and really worked on them--- Ive started to feel a bit, a lot better about them. I am the driller-- I drill out the  chases in the splines. Its actually a pretty scary job- those drill are nuts, and you sure as hell better be hanging on to it when it binds up, because damn.... otherwise you're going to have a 1 1/2" paddle bit through your leg.

I think putting the panels on the roof is a joke. Its like the hardest thing thus far- its take about 8 guys, and its only a matter of time before one falls off on someone- its scary. I think i about have a heart attack each time we out one up--  I say that like we have done a bunch of them... we've put up 4 in 2 days, so we only have like.... 20 more to go. Those stupid things weigh about 500 pounds each, and i am a pretty strong girl, but you can only lift something that heavy-- which doesn't mean 14'... which is exactly how high they have to go. Luckily, we've been able to get a few extra guys out there to help....thanks fellas.

Apparently there has been a run in with the local alderman.... and all i have to say is that if he has a problem with it- he should have said something a LONG time ago.

Hopefully things will keep progressing...we cant afford any more delays.

And for a final note-- the folks from Habitat seem to be getting more interested in the house, which is good. I know that, that is something that I personally find very important to the project... especially with what all has been going on with the Temple house.  I hope we can keep their support and interest!