WP668, our backyard caboose, passed its first electrical inspection by the City of
San Jose today! John worked from home to be there for the inspector. He
said the inspector knew all about our project and was excited to be the one from
his department who got to sign off. The inspector said if John wanted work
as an electrician, he could get him a job. WP668 only has one more inspection: once
the stair handrail is installed, it and the final electrical are all that need to be
checked.
The original bunkbed and its wall have been reinstalled already. John put up the last of
the ceiling trim and baseboards. Both ladders have been painted and installed.
The stained glass and bookcases arrive on Saturday (we ended up buying bookcases but
we still hope to build in a window seat). John is almost done filling in
the bolt holes on the bay windows (once that is done, I can paint the big WP 668 on
the front). I have almost all of the stones in place in the arroyito of the new cactus
garden. We will be ready for the caboose brunch on Sunday, 25 May.
Work in progress on WP668:
- 24 May – Install stained glass bay window
- 24 May – Install bookcases
- 24 May – Finish painting exterior markings
- 24 May – Fill in trench for electrical conduit
- Install stair handrail (being made now)
- Final stairway and electrical inspection and sign off
- Install roof walk
- Install bay window seat
- Install phone and internet service
- Move in furniture and books
Ladder installed
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WP668 side view
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View out bay window
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Aloe in Cactus Garden
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Cactus Garden
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John installing bunk
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Katy sweeping up
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WP668 interior view from the front door
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