CH: Day 153

Before. Note scaffolding on roof.

 

Yesterday. Lap-siding under window.

 

Today. Lap-siding finished! Note scaffolding on roof gone! There is also a lot of clutter which will soon be…squee!…gone. Stay tuned to this channel!

 

The roof scaffolding was installed to repair a hole in the roof (part of the Violation Notice) after I removed a chimney in 2021.

 

2021. You can see the roof mess.

 

Today. Hole be gone! Thanks, Eric!!!!!!!! There is also a lot of clutter which will soon be…squee!…gone. Stay tuned to this channel!

 

It may prove possible that…drum roll, please…the Violation Notice work will be done this weekend!!!!!!!!

 

8 Comments

  1. Katie on December 19, 2023 at 1:31 am

    What a huge relief that will be! Well done Ross, and your colleagues! Drum roll and all applause well deserved.

  2. Leigh on December 19, 2023 at 3:52 am

    Wheeee! The year 2023 will end with a happy dance! Eric did excellent work, seamless!
    Group hug!

  3. Laurie L Weber on December 19, 2023 at 7:43 am

    Yay! You must be on cloud nine! Baby steps hooray! Celebrate!!!🫂😻

  4. David on December 19, 2023 at 11:09 am

    Well, huzzah!

  5. Alice on December 19, 2023 at 12:13 pm

    Whoo hoo! Great news that you may be able to start 2024 with a clean slate as far as the Carriage House is concerned.

  6. Gabrielle on December 19, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    Well done on all your fantastic small steps towards your bigger goal. Your perseverance is a great motivation. I will be squeeing along with you!

  7. jay howard on December 19, 2023 at 9:50 pm

    Congrats Ross!

    I will also mention that if the city reads the blog to stay abreast of the progress, they likely don’t bother with the comments. However, if they do:

    I hope this ends your formal attention but does not end interest in the work this man has done for the property and the community. While no one should be above the law or have special dispensation, it should be obvious that the current caretaker is not only going to great lengths to beautify the property, but doing so in a way that reflects in it’s historic roots and will last much longer that a quick splash of paint for a quick flip.

    Judging from his blogs, this was a blow to Ross’ plans, but he changed course and did the best he could within the limits of time and money to meet the requirements. This is a person who would be a valuable ally in preserving old Emporia and planning for the future.

  8. Randy C on December 20, 2023 at 11:51 am

    I completely agree with Jay. The city of Emporia should be proud and delighted with what Ross has done for this very visible corner in Emporia. Although I understand not many have the umph, resources and expertise that Ross does, I hope this provides motivation for others in Emporia to consider an old house which may only need some cosmetic fixes and clean-up to save another historic home regardless of it’s lack of the grandness of the Cross House.

    Merry Christmas to Ross and all of Emporia!

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