DEADLINES!!

Well we've put a deadline on completion of our cabin. We want to move furniture in on Labor Day. And since the deadline was developed, every day feels like a "labor day". I'm sure all of you who have gone before me can attest to the rigors of wrapping up construction. We will visit our cabin every weekend (and have for the last two weeks) to finish the chinking, clean, finish the painting, clean, install various fixtures and hardware, clean, finalize arrangements with pest control, security, phone company, satellite tv provider, clean, arrange for final land and road grading, clean, and tie up loose ends with the contractor. And, oh, did I mention clean? We've met with banks, county inspectors, roofers, stainers, carpenters and the propane contractor - all in one week. We also had to establish an address with the county. I guess I've got to do some sort of preliminary landscaping, also to control the mud that a construction site generates. Thank goodness my insurance broker is an angel (and my sister-in-law). I'm also thankful that 99% of the furniture, linens, kitchen wares, etc. have been purchased, because time feels very limited. I also need to be thankful for good neighbors, friends that are willing to help, and a good group of contractors. I'm dreaming of this fall when we can get to our cabin and be lazy...read a book, do a puzzle, enjoy some good cooking and company!! Please tell me it will come. Wish me luck this weekend! Anne