pdlnpeabody Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I haven't posted any updates on my scratch-built tudor lately, so I thought I would post this now. I have been trying to get the basement completed, but my son in the NICU has been my focus for the past two months. Fortunately he's doing better and I stay home with my daughter so my wife can spend more time with him. During the past few weekends I have worked on the exterior wall that includes the cellar entrance, chimney, living room exterior door and the secret staircase that leads to the wine cellar. In the pick you can see the wiring for the house. The hollow space in the chimney shaft makes for a great passage for the wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Such patience and perfection! <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Beautiful! I hope your son is soon home with you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 love the look of those bricks <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Incredible!!! I really can't wait to see it all put together and finished. Beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Looking good, Jeremy! You must have the patience of Job! Hope your son is well soon and back home with his family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I tooo hope your son gets well. I love this house! It will be amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolores925 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Keep up the good work! Looks lovely! Thanks for thinking of us and posting a pic. Hope your son is home with you soon! :idiot: dee in hot sunny smyrna near atlanta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2craftnow Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Your attention to detail is amazing...I'm afraid I don't have that much patience - or talent. Can't wait to see the finished project :idiot: Hope your son is home with your family soon! I remember the long days in the NICU - the people that work in them are saints I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I love your work. Hope your son is home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Your fireplace Looks Wonderful!!! I hope your son gets better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 How much does the little squirt weigh now? Won't they let him come home when he passes 5 pounds? I wish I lived closer, I'd love to help you grout that puppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I hope your son comes home soon! The bricks are awesome. I don't envy anyone who will have to move that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMughal Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Wow! It looks wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Thanks everyone! Junior is currently 6 lb. 12 oz. He will be 3 weeks from his due date as of this Thursday. He won't be home for at least that long due to problems with his heart rate and oxygen saturation levels (they keep dropping unexpectedly). The weight of the house may become a problem, but I believe it will be under 60 lbs. My B&B only weighs about 20 lbs. due to the hollow walls, so I think the only real contributor to this house's weight will be the brick and mortar. I can hardly wait for this thing to take its final shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 So sorry to hear about the problems with Jaden. Hope things settle down and stabilize soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 They will have him home to you in no time. I remember going through this with our last GS-he was born with a deviated septum and could hardly breathe. But the folks in NICU are some of the most dedicated I've ever seen and they work miracles every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Sorry to hear about the O2 sats & heartrate. Any ideas why? Hope it clears up soon on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Fabulous brickwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Wow - great job. Thinking of you and your family. Lisa R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 No idea why junior is having heartrate problems. The docs think it will resolve itself, but they have been wrong about almost everything else. As for the exterior wall, if I don't hit too many glitches, it should have a fresh coat of mortar by this weekend. For now I took a pic of the basement from an angle that won't be possible when the wall is installed. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I enjoy all shots of your house! I really hope it all works out with your son. If not I would want a second opinion. IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherr Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 PHENOMENAL work!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 I finally added mortar to the outside of the west wall. The sides and interior chimney shaft still need to be grouted, but that will have to wait a day or two. Also found out that Jaden may be coming home within the next two weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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