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- Drew - 09-22-2003
Good news and bad news....The power came on several hours ago...wheeeehoooooo!!!! The bad news, I tarped the roof and it's raining now and we have a small leak in the roof so looks like a long night. The tree will be removed Wed. morning and then the long process of contractors etc. Still hanging in there.
Drew
- winedope1 - 09-22-2003
sending thoughts of sun to you Drew! hang in there!! WD
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- Drew - 09-23-2003
My God, what a night. The tarp covered the 3 large holes perfectly but 1 small hole leaked like a college kid after a keg of beer. Had to drag the wet vac into the attic and extend the hose into the mud room bathroom. With the wet vac hose in the large trash can collecting the water, just sat next to it all night fliping the switch every 15 minutes...worked like a charm. Sure glad we got power back or my "tree house" would now have an added pool. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img]
Drew
- Georgie - 09-23-2003
It's good you have a sense of humor, Drew. Hang in there.
- winoweenie - 09-23-2003
What a shame. You're ready to kill the rain Gods for one reason and we're ready for just opposite. Hope all goes smoothly with the contractors. No luck with the phones up there. Will try later. WW
- hotwine - 09-23-2003
What an ordeal. Hang in there. Regarding your contrators.... watch 'em like a hawk. We're in the middle of remodeling our master bath, and it's amazing what those jokers can come up with when you're not looking.
Next week, we'll install a hardwood floor in the master BR, and that will complete our four-year remodeling program. After that comes a new deck, landscaping, my new workshop/D's art studio..... But I'd sure rather be looking at that schedule than yours. Mercy.
- Thomas - 09-23-2003
That sense of humor is what you need, man. Hold on!
- Drew - 10-21-2003
Finally got an insurance adjuster to the house today and he estimated the damage to be $24,000. They're gonna replace the roof and side the entire house plus replace the 6 destroyed roof trusses. We'll come out better than before the storm but wouldn't wish this on anybody. All's good in Maryland.
Drew
- hotwine - 10-21-2003
Glad the estimate came out your way. Now you've just got the hassle of having contractors under-foot for who knows how long. Here's hoping that goes well, too, and that your insurance company doesn't raise premiums.
- winoweenie - 10-21-2003
Just a thought Drew...When they show up the first time greet them with your gun visible. mite get their attention. WW [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img]
- winedope1 - 10-21-2003
glad things are looking up for you, Drew. Here's hoping for a speedy repair job! WD
- Georgie - 10-21-2003
Wow. Good luck, Drew.
- wineguruchgo - 10-21-2003
Drew I also belong to a handyman website so if you have any questions during the process and want unbiased answers go to:
handymanwire.com
Trust me. You will get qualified answers to any questions you might have about the reconstruction of your house!
Home is where your heart is.
- Drew - 11-16-2003
To set the stage picture Steve Martin in "The Jerk" jumping up and down announcing the arrival of the phone books...now picture Drew doing the same shouting "The contractors are here, The contractors are here!!!!" Yup they're starting Monday morning for total roof replacement, roof trusses,shingles and then on to siding and finish with gutters and downspouts including gutter guards. tis a wonerful thang!! [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img]
Drew
- hotwine - 11-16-2003
Good news, Drew! But watch 'em like a hawk. Down here in sunny south Texas, contractors have developed a marked tendency to cut corners when the home-owner's not lookin'.
- tandkvd - 11-16-2003
Yeah, my brother had a house built and had to go out of town on business, and when he got back they had built the roof differant than what was on the plans. They made it up by giving him a free microwave.
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- Drew - 11-17-2003
Still weird...can't see the post.
Drew
- Drew - 11-17-2003
I just posted another reply and can't see it...what the hell is going on???
Drew
- Drew - 11-17-2003
Well I'm posting all these replies on this thread and I'm not seeing any of them...I don't know what to do.
Drew
- Drew - 11-17-2003
i'M POSTING THE 59TH MSG. FOR A TEST AND STILL DON'T SEE IT....ARRRRRGGGGG. I ONLY SEE 55 MSG'S.
DREW