04-13-2011: Tile, day 19

We got quite a few tiles up in the shower today.  Tonight, Rick had to cut out  and build the soap holder areas and cover them with the waterproof membrane while I grouted the kitchen, bar, hall, and part of the utility room.  We didn't finish until after 11:30pm, and I am totally exhausted. 

I'm off work tomorrow and am very hopeful that we can get most of the tile up in the shower.  The plumber is currently in his first week of a two week vacation in California, but his goofy helper (the same one who fell off the roof on 9-2-2010) is supposed to be out tomorrow to start working on some of the fixtures, etc.  The microwave, water softener, reverse osmosis system, faucets, utility sink, etc. were finally delivered today.  Randy also moved some dirt around today with the tractor and began preparing to build the extension onto the back patio.