Slow but steady...

We have been (im)patiently waiting for the carpenters to arrive at the farmhouse.  They have been very busy with other projects and told us it would be after October 1st.  This was a bit disappointing but, on the other hand, it means people are doing construction projects and that is good.  Not that there isn't plenty of other things for us to do.  Karsten has been very busy out there putting up headers to open up rooms, framing windows, tearing the rest of the old siding off and just other little projects that need to be done.  We have ordered all our new windows (geesh!) and doors as well as new siding.  We have decided to eliminate quite a few windows and are continuing to figure out new rooms and designs.  I haven't taken many pictures lately since there hasn't been any "big" changes but decided to head out today and just snap a few of the little things.

 This is the new header looking into the new kitchen (old living room).  

And this is the massive header between the dining room and living room (old kitchen).  I'm really excited for this one, it opens up these two rooms a lot.  The old built-in is still there, you can just barely see it on the right.  So far so good on keeping that.

These next two didn't turn out very well but I think you can get the idea.  I guess it was just too bright on the other side of the tyvek paper.

 This is the new dining room picture window.  It's huge and I love it!  The 2x4s in the middle of the room were just for temporary support for when Karsten put in the framing on the window.  They won't stay.

These are the two newly framed windows in the largest upstairs bedroom.  They look to the south.

As for the outside of the house, it's hardly recognizable.

 South side of the house.  You can sort of see where the large picture window will be.  There will be a formal entrance on the left side where that window was.

 East side or the side that faces the road.  The two windows above the porch will be eliminated.  The blue tarp is covering some windows that will stay.  The door on the porch will be moved to the right (going into the kitchen instead) and we are going to replace the two windows looking out onto the porch.  To me, it still looks strange without the giant tree.

 The cement is still waiting for the carpenters to come.  Imagine a two car garage with a bedroom above.  Please let them come soon!

The outbuildings that have stored all of the "burnable" items during demolition.  Imagine a giant bonfire here at some point!

So as you can see, we have been making slow but steady progress.  As for your other question, no, we have not had any interest in our Farmersburg house since our sale fell through.  Hoping and praying that it will all work out.  I kind of like saying we own two properties but I hope we don't have to say that for a long time.  :)