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A new post on our blog...........
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:38 am
by Pia
.........finally 
OK, our remodel is about to get underway again starting with Les jacking up the house.............literally
For those of you who might be new here or because it's been so long since my last post you *old timers* might have forgotten who we are, you can follow along at www.onawhimstjohn.wordpress.com
Pia
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:48 am
by CariBert
It has been a while Pia, but I can't wait to get down there and shake Superma.....uh, Les's hand! Jacking up the house, eh? That's gotta be tough!
-Bert
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:52 am
by California Girl
Well it's about darn time!
Jacking up the house sounds like a pretty major project!! Can't wait to read the latest installment!
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:36 am
by liamsaunt
Oh my gosh, I just looked at your list of what you are planning and now I have a headache! You guys are certainly ambitious! Good luck!!
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:57 pm
by Lovermont
Thank you Pia! 
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:28 pm
by Gromit
Pia-- having done a TOTAL bathroom remodel ourselves I can totally sympathize with that part of your project. I also decided to do niche's and I LOVE THEM!! They are like THE BEST THING I did to the bathroom. Such a space saver! They are genius. My only complaint is that i shoud have added a bit more tilt to the tiles at the bottom to make it easier for the water to drain out. I just have to be more careful about mold in the one that is lower and catches more water.
The tile you picked is GORGEOUS!
LOVE everything you've done to the place and can't wait to see it again when all is DONE!
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:53 pm
by SOonthebeach
Yea! New onawhim report- can't wait to read!
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:14 am
by chicagoans
I am very impressed with everything you have already done and are going to be tackling at your home! Very intrigued about jacking the house up... I'll be watching for pictures of that.
Thanks for reminding us that there are still real life issues to deal with when living in paradise!
Good luck and thanks for keeping us posted.
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:52 pm
by Pia
Thanks everyone
Chicagoans, if you haven't visited recently part one and two of jacking up the house now posted come check us out - new posts daily
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:03 pm
by FinsUp
Pia, thanks for taking us on this journey with you and for the tour of your house...I'm thoroughly enjoying it!!
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:45 pm
by surfnh
Pia, this is the first time I've read your blog. My goodness this is ridiculous. I hope your husband isn't just learning on the run, he's making the rest of us males look like girly boys! My wife wants him now, and I think I want him too!
He's the man!!! Fantastic job, can't wait for more progress reports.
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:52 pm
by chicagoans
I am fascinated by the work you're doing! And Pia, you're killing me with the suspense:
Did it work you ask, are we now “suspended” in mid air? stay tuned for part 3 of “all jacked up”
Seriously, I'm trying to picture what your house looks like now and can't wait to see the next pics.
Did you make a decision on whether to have a pony wall between the shower and toilet in your new bathroom? One option would be to use a frosted glass wall, to have the privacy of a pony wall but the extra space (and light) of having an all glass wall.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to more!
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 7:02 pm
by Pia
surfnh you crack me up
Chicagoans yes we have decided - or at least I have - I am 99.999% sure we are going with no pony wall and all glass - I will do an updated on that topic (thanks for reminding me) probably this weekend - if we are still standing as the big cut happens (or has it happened all ready..........hummmm)
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:32 pm
by Sun4MySoul
Thanks for letting us know about the new postings. I can't wait to catch up. And yes, Les is Superman!!
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:27 pm
by flip-flop
Having seen it firsthand, I am amazed (and now hubby is too) and how much you guys (ahem...les) have done! Really brave and amazing craftsmanship. When we find our STJ fixer upper, les might have a new side business