Framer pointed out to me today that our architect's drawings assume 14" thick joists, but the joist company sent us 11 7/8", as indicated in the joist plan. Architect was on his way to the site to discuss changing out my "post" made of 2x6s for a steel post that's more attractive. So we discussed the fact that our house is going to be 6" shorter than planned. It's a problem because we wanted the house taller, but the city wouldn't allow it. On the upside, we can get an extra 6" of headroom on the 3rd floor, where it's desperately needed. On the downside, the floor of the 3rd floor is now 6" lower, which reduces our view. We'd have liked it to be a foot HIGHER. We would have made the lower floor ceilings higher. But now our 3rd floor deck is lower, so we'll need to build a platform up there so we can see over tree tops. Boo. Architect swears that the joist company pulled a last minute switch. He claims he had designed for a 12" joist, but the joist company spec'd 14" ones, and he spent an evening stretching all the joists in Autocad. But I looked at all our different versions of joist plans, and we never had 14" ones spec'd. I think this goes into the list of things he would have caught if he'd actually READ the joist plan. But, hey, more headroom on the 3rd floor means more useable floor space, since the ceilings are sloped. DH wouldn't be able to stand anywhere but right in the middle in the original plan. Musicgal, fall in Vermont is spectacular. But I think you're there a couple of weeks early.

bl I will hold you to it please do post photos...as to the frittata...all you do is scrub yellow or red potatoes and dice them...saute in EVOO and add diced red onion and bell pepper. Salt and pepper. Pour over beaten eggs and top with grated cheddar or your favorite cheese...top with thinly sliced Roma tomatoes. Run under the broiler till bubbly. I just make it up as I go along and use whatever is in the fridge. Sometimes I add mushrooms etc. It all works. For us I use 4 potatoes and 5 eggs...need to be sure the skillet can go under the broiler. Also we have 1/2 left for lunch tomorrow. Here are pics of my day...we have an auction at our UU fellowship every year . We offered a pool party. Here is a pic of the fantastic Sangria ! I got it of off NYT dining. It is a great recipe ! I can't stress how good and easy. I will link recipe on next thread if yo want it :) We had home made tortilla chips, and guacamole and salsa...all DH and I made black bean salad and he made the burgers and I made mile high Strawberry shortcake...what a night. They were here from 6 PM till 11:30 !! I also am baking my bread for a local farmer's market. Here are 2 loaves of Oatmeal bread for a customer. Old tried and true recipe. Molasses and brown sugar and soaked oatmeal . If you are interested it is an easy recipe. Will link it too...we just need to start the next "slice of life". I sure have loved the pics of the babies and everyone's sharing of their pieces of their lives. Thank you for coming together here on GW. c

When I began the series of radiations for prostate cancer, Jan. 6, the radiation therapists (as they call themselves _ I call them "radiators") told me that I'd likely need to be visiting the bathroom more often - and they ... were... not... kidding! Like - about 20 times a day, some days, sometimes in rather concentrated "shots" ... so that sometimes I can have a couple of hours to myself. Anyway ... the doc suggested some imodium to slow down the diarrhea, and I've been using it for a couple of weeks ... with little visible result. The therapist told me the other day, on my having asked, that I could probably expect some "hangover" ... ... for a couple of weeks ... to a month ... after the radiation is completed, on Wed. Feb. 24. Wish me luck! ole joyfuelled ... with rather low level of usual fuelling, lately

Adia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5wW8N4pt3U Trying to find a way to carry on I search myself and everyone To see where we went wrong