closure, finally

in the last "house" post, i mentioned the tile error and some other bullshit we had been dealing with on the building of this thing. i mentioned in the comments on that post that i'd decided to write another letter to the builder. the first letter i wrote to them was written in December (a full 9-page epic that i'm still very proud of, maybe i'll post it on here if people are interested in reading it. let me know.). i sent the new letter early last week and two days later received a call from the owner of Holmes Homes. he was understanding of my complaints and frustrations and even commented on the sarcasm (if it's not obvious from my blogging and poetry, i'm a very sarcastic person), and how he could appreciate it. also, he was amenable to meeting with the wife and me.
we met at our house this past Monday. we showed him the 6-inch error to the foundation, which caused our house to be 6-inches shorter (length-wise) than it should be. he said it's definitely an error, that they accept full responsibility and also, unfortunately, that it's nearly impossible to fix. we figured that. but, he was willing to compensate us for the error and for our frustration. we asked if they'd be willing to finish the first-floor half bath (which was to be merely roughed in for future finishing) and he said they would. good news.
we have come to terms with the errors and understand that these things sometimes happen. we're just happy that Holmes Homes is owned by someone who cares about his business and the work they do, and is willing to do what is right. the owner is a good guy and it was reassuring knowing that if we were to have any future issues that it will be dealt with properly.

the right tile was finally laid down and it looks great. the carpet was installed and the only thing left are the appliances and bathroom accessories (toilet, sink, etc.). we heard that our closing date should be sometime between July 7 and July 10. only a week and a half away. my god, we are so fucking ready.

because of the impending move that we will be undertaking shortly, i will probably be quite scarce on this blog. also, we still have to have Comcast come out to install our cable internet, which will probably be a nightmare in itself. i will do my best to update from work, when time and need arises, and will pick it back up again regularly once things have settled down.

in the meantime, keep and eye out for my weekly column, Background Noise, on Christopher Cunningham's fabulous blog, Upright Against The Savage Heavens. i intend to keep publishing the column every Sunday night (or Monday morning (from work) throughout this transition).