And the beat goes on.....

Not sure why I titled this posting the way I did...but its the first thing that came to mind.  Wow...is been a great summer & great fall.  Looking forward to winter!

Summer came & went as it always does here in Spokane....FAST!  Was able to get away and enjoy a weekend in Walla Walla, Tri Cities & Snake River for Winetasting, a reunion & camping.  We had a great time....& look forward to many getaways in the future.  'We' has become a reality.  This past week, we were able to publicly acknowledge our relationship.  Trevor & I are starting off slow...but things are great & moving forward.  Neither of us is ready to just 'move in' with the other, so we are both keeping our homes & will work something out.  Who knows where that will take us in the future...but for now, its all good. 

On friday, we area heading to Palm Springs for Palm Springs Gay Pride.  Should be a fun weekend.  Will be meeting up with some old friends from Spokane...& from Grass Valley.  Looking forward to being able to hold his hand in public  =)

Thanksgiving is fast approaching...with Thanksgiving family dinner at his mom's in the Tri Cities the weekend before Thanksgiving...and then my brother Eric & his family here for Thanksgiving. 

Looking forward to decorating for the holiday season...this new house was built for Christmas...so Im excited!  Will post pics as I have them =)

One thing in the news is the recent suicides of gay teenagers.  Dan Savage has started a movement called 'It Gets Better' where organizations & individuals tell their story about how their lives have gotten better.  Whow knows.....you might see me on You Tube soon =)

The next chapter......

Well, the house is warm now and life is moving forward.  After 2 months of visitors, house guests and family being in Spokane to share the housewarming with me (Mom, Bob & Cheryl were able to come up and celebrate with me), the house is quiet.  Spent the first night alone, in a long time, in the house and enjoyed it immensely. 

Below are a few pics from the housewarming.  Hope you enjoy...will write more & post more pics as the yard evolves. 

Progress...on the road to the Open House, July 10th

I havent posted in a while, so figured an update was needed.  After my trip to Maui, I have been trying to design my landscape for the front & the back of the house.  I have decided that I need to do it in stages.  I hope to have the area directly in front of the house finished before the housewarming & some sort of patio in place in the back.  For the rest of the land, Im in no hurry.

This weekend starts the initial trenching for sprinklers & to put the gutter drain pipe underground.  Hopefully in the next 2 weeks, I can get the majority of it done, so things will look nice for the housewarming.  We'll see.

Last friday, my friend Rob (Bobby) Wolfe arrived from Grass Valley for an extended visit.  With his help, I hope I can get things accomplished sooner than later.  Also, many of my local friends have offered to help, so will be enlisting their services also.  Stage 1 will commence this friday afternoon...look for pics!

Post Construction Pics

Well, I've been in the new house for over a month now.  Spent a week in Maui with my family inbetween...will post Maui pics later.  Here are a few house pics I took today.

Phase 2, Week 1....complete

Well, I've been in the house now for a week.  Not everything is complete yet, but its getting there.  Some minor stuff left...a few major items like the kitchen sink & countertops.  Now its time to get unpacked, organized & start on the landscape. 

Enjoy the pics

Today is the day!

Well, the house isnt completely done, but tonight I'm moving in!  I have to be out of my apt by Saturday, so am moving in tonight with the help of some great friends....  What's left you ask?.....  Countertops (kitchen & master) along with Sinks....a few doors, etc.  Not much, so next week it should be done. 

Enjoy the pics!

moving right along

Its been a busy week.  Moved the 10x20 storage unit into the garage & bonus room this past Sunday. Wow..what a job....forgot that I was such a pack rat.  More & more progress every day.  Enjoy the pics below...

Flooring & such....

Well, we are getting down to the wire.  Scott started installing the wood floors yesterday.  The kitchen & dining room were done when I was there last night.  Also, the plumber must have dropped by yesterday because all the water shutoff valves were installed & toilet installation parts were left in each bathroom.  Must mean toilets & sinks are coming soon.  Scott also moved the trash trailer out of the 3rd garage stall so I can move my storage stuff in this weekend.  We are still on schedule to move in by the end of the month.  Pics are below:

Only a few weeks left....

Time is flying by and every day there is something new happening at the house.  Some days, I go to the house a couple times a day...just so I dont miss something =).  Its really getting down to the wire.  Move in is scheduled before the end of the month....but no date as of yet.  Enjoy the pics below.

Changes....its getting there....

Wow...last week was a busy week & this one continues in the same fashion.  It will be this way until move in....enjoy the pics.