On hold. Again.

Had a few unexpected car expenses with no unexpected income.  I will be doing a few small things (like install the windows) but no major projects (like the remaining electrical work) once its warm again.

Let There Be Light

We Energies was on-site today and the light is on in the shop.  200 amps of juice is in the house.  Now I just have to figure out what to do with it.

Thanks for the pics Kymberlee.

Bringing in the big guns

The electrical made it from the pole to the shop today.  Now it's We Energies turn to run it up the pole and connect it. 

So how do you dig down 30 inches for 100 feet in frozen clay.  You bring a big shovel.

 

Okay, everyone say 'Thank you Kymberlee' for going outside in the cold to take pictures for me while I was at work.

'THANK YOU KYMBERLEE'

Happy New Year

Milwaukee has had temps near 50 for the last couple days so we are bringing in the new year with nothing but grass in the yard.

It looks like we had some visitors come back to remark the grass.  At least the flags are visible again.  Now if just get them to come put in the cable before it snows again.

Happy New Year to all.

The windows have arrived

Made a trip to Home Depot yesterday and bought two windows for the shop.  They will be installed in the east wall of the shop.  The windows will let in some welcome natural light and some nice air movement.  I didn't get the most expensive ones but they are energy efficient and will look nice.  Pictures will follow with the installation process.

There's more paint on the snow since yesterday so I am considering that progress in the electrical department.  Just waiting for them to show up with the wire.

Phase 2 is on the way

I got a call today that the power from the pole to the shop will be in before January 8.

What a concept.  I won't have to run the shop by extension cord.

Not quite my time frame but progress none the less.  It's been too cold out there to do any work anyway.  At least I wouldn't feel it when I hit my finger with the hammer.  Might shatter it but it wouldn't hurt until it unthawed.

Phase-1 electric is done

Had the electricians here yesterday for the first part of the electrical installation and it's done.  The electrical panel and meter post are in as are some outlets and an indoor and outdoor light.  I also found out that I must have a licensed electrician and a building permit to put in the rest of the electrical if I want it to be legal.  I was planning on the permit but the electrician is an expense I was hoping to avoid.

Anyway, now it's We Energies turn.  The paperwork is on the way to get that scheduled.

Maybe I won't have to drag that 100' extension cord to the house after another week or two.