We met with Bob (landscaping) as scheduled at his office. We went over the Phase I and II of the landscaping plan with no alterations. We did discuss the need for additional area lighting on the patio east of the sunroom. It was decided to have Drew get with Mike to ensure there is power run over to that area for both the pond pump and any lights we decide to add. We are thinking of perhaps a couple of pole lamps, one on the south side of the main house and one on the east fence line.
After meeting with Bob, we went over the the stone place in Eureka. We met with Ryan. Last June we had selected to go with the Fond du lac White Sewn Bedford natural stone on the interior chimney breast. That material is no longer available. We looked at what is available and T selected another natural stone, also from Wisconsin, called Country Collection Hamilton. T likes the colors and, amazingly, it is 30% less expensive than the one she selected last year. As soon as we get the number of square feet and lengths of corners from Mike, we'll place the order.
I sent a note to the ceramic tile store we have used in the past asking if the porcelain tile T selected for the sunroom floor is still available. We got the quote in April of 2014. If it is and once we get the required square footage from Mike, we'll order it as well.
I sent a note to Jim (glass roof) this morning asking him to have the installers contact Mike (or me) when they arrive so that we can help them spot their trailer so that it does not inconvenience the neighbors. Jim responded that he understood and would do so.
Strangely enough, we also got a note from Eric (solar) saying that they intended to begin installation of the solar panels next Monday and therefore wanted me to submit another payment. I replied to his note asking him to contact Mike. Mike has told me recently that he had been in contact with this company and that he did not want to begin the panel installation until after the garage cupola is installed. I don't believe the manufacture of the cupola has even started yet. In my reply to Eric, I mentioned the cupola issue and that it would be at least several weeks. Eric responded that he would contact Mike. This is not the first time we have received a note from Eric wanting us to send them more money. We have not heard from John (the person we have been dealing with) for some time. I sent him a note today asking if he was still around. I received an automated response that John was no longer with the company. Who we are supposed to be dealing with now, I do not know. Later I got another email from Eric saying that he had talked with Mike and Mike denied ever talking with me. Obviously some other Mike. My last note to Eric explained that Mike was "Our" Mike and that he needed to contact him. I included Mike's phone number. I then called Mike and left a voice mail explaining that I had directed Eric to him. I did not get a return call from Mike.
I called Bret (roofing) when we returned from our travels. He said the materials he has been waiting for have arrived and a crew will be out tomorrow (Wednesday) to finish the job. I told him that was fine, but I especially wanted them to clean up the debris pile his people had left on the west side of the new garage. I explained to him that our west neighbors have put their house on the market and this does not add to the curb appeal. Bret said he understood and would take care of it tomorrow.
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