Been A While - Hasn't it?

I did not realize that I have not updated this since Feb 21 - my how time flies. But I have been busy. One of the critters in the area was proposed to be listed by the US Fish & Wildlife as an Endangered and Threatened specie. So I have been busy making maps and analyzing data for the managers on that. There is also something else in the works - but that will have to wait for now. I also went to Phoenix during the first week of this month.

So what have we done - oh what have we done?

Well we finished the tiling - with exception of a few pieces by the tub. The tile was also sealed. We also installed this bad boy...



It was insisted that I put this picture in also. It is a shot of the tank - instead of the water filling the tank it fills this bucket type thing. Then when you press the handle down the bucket empties into the bowl.





We also textured the wall by hand. May I suggest something here - don't texture a wall by hand. Go rent a spray gun - I think it will be easier. I intend to when I go to do the hallway, entry, and bonus room. Next, Nikole and Meganne painted the walls.





Meganne and I also installed a shower curtain rod. This wasn't as easy as it sounds as we had to drill through the tile. She also put up her shower curtain.



I also took out the old light and installed new modern looking ones.





And now finally - we get to install the vanity countertop and the sinks..

Here Nikole and Meganne are putting down the thin-set...



After some dry fitting and cutting. We were finally able to get the tile installed.




Today - I installed the sinks. Complete with the faucet (Nikole helped with that also) and plumbing to drain the water. The sinks look really great on this tile. Yes, Meganne I said they look great on the tile. I had my reservations about the tile adding too much texture to the bathroom overall - still do but just a bit.





Ladies and Gentleman - we now have a functional bathroom!! It isn't finished - but it is functional. We have the vanity doors to install, trim work, install towel rods, install baseboard, crown molding, install the mirror (with frame), and much more. So we will be busy with this room for probably another 2 to 3 weekends.

Until next time. Oh almost forgot - I installed better and more lights in the hallway. Now we can see what is in the closet at the end of the hall.




Another shot of the bathroom from the hallway...



Remember what this bathroom looked like before we started? Well here are a couple of pictures in case you didn't...