Miscellaneous Interior Tasks

After getting the water and sewer connected in February, I've been ticking off the list of things that need to get wrapped up before I place the final layer of adobe floor:

1. Trowel on and smooth out the finish pigmented coats of clay plaster on the wall
2. Have the plumber fit out the water heater, toilet, shower, etc.
3. Have the electrician finish installing plugs, lighting, etc.
4. Fit and install the ceiling panels
5. Install the threshold at the entry door
6. Hang interior door (there's only one!) and install door handle

These tasks are not quite wrapped up, but I'm getting close.  Here are some visuals:

Ready for action

I just need a rod and shower curtain and I'm ready to go.

Bathroom ceiling before curtain rod.

This part of the ceiling is finished--just a few more
panels to fit behind the camera.

Oak threshold at the entry door.  You can see that the final layer of adobe mix
will bring the floor level up about 3/4" to be even with the threshold

Clay plaster walls are finished.  Note the truth window on the right side,
where you can peer into the interior of the wall and see the
light straw clay infill between the wood studs.

A New Appreciation

Most of us have a tendency to take everyday things for granted.  Like when you sprain an ankle--the ability to walk comfortably anywhere you want seems like a luxury when you're hobbling up and down stairs on crutches.

I found the same to be true regarding a flush toilet.  Roughly nine months after I initiated my sewer and water hookups, I have a newfound jolt of satisfaction when I push that silver handle down.