2nd Floor is on

They cleared off the snow from the weekend on Tuesday morning, and brought in a couple of Bobcats to clear the front yard so the trusses could be delivered . They also got some of the joists for the 2nd floor put up.

Then today (Wednesday), they finished hanging the 2nd floor joists, built the stairs, put on the deck, and snapped chalk lines for the 2nd floor walls. I got to have some fun this afternoon going up and walking through the wall-less rooms.
They're not expecting to be able to work on Thursday or Friday, but will probably work Saturday and Sunday to make it up. By then they should have all of the 2nd floor walls up so that they can get the trusses on next week.

I get a daily update from Dennis when I get out there at 5-5:30 every evening. Dennis is one of the guys on the construction crew who likes to "unwind" every day after work with a 6-pack of Busch Light in his running car. I think he's happy to stick around for an extra 15 minutes and fill me in on the days work and tomorrows plans because it means that he doesn't have to go home to the wife and kids right away.
Hopefully the freezing rain and snow isn't too bad tonight!