I'd like to say that the roof went on without a hitch, but alas, there were still some issues. One lesson is get everything in writing. I'm not too terribly bent out of shape, it's only $56 for a sheet of plywood, but the fact of the matter is that the sales dude promised us that they'd not charge for one or two sheets of plywood. Furthermore their contract states that they won't add additional charges without confirming with me in writing prior to executing the work. Imagine my surprise when the owner presented me an invoice for the sheet of plywood they replaced. Lovely. There was quite a bit lacking on the communication front, and while the work appears to be done reasonably well, the other issues in dealing with this company prevent me from viewing this as a positive and recommendable experience.
In other news, it's definitely warming up here. A few bobbles on the road of some chilly weather, but we're all fighting through it and believing that spring is actually here. My plant orders have begun to arrive, and it's time to start potting things up and letting them work their magic. I've decided to have a stand of scallions this year since Home Depot was selling onion starts. Granted they looked crappy, but we'll see how they do.
The house is still in a bit of disarray, but we have a plan to knock that back and finish the job of making the house presentable at all times. I've been battling some sleep issues (which usually hit me this time of year anyway). Between the birds chirping incredibly early and the inbetween temperatures, it's sometimes tough to get a good night's sleep. I'm looking forward to the coming weeks as we reach the end of a marathon with the house.
I hate that early morning bird chirping, too. It's so annoying! I can't believe the racket they make!