Woooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! Look at this!!
That is my official sticker, dear friends! The electrical inspector was here today, and he put that on my door. That sticker tells the world– the UPS man, the pizza delivery boy, the traveling salesman– that I have passed the first INSPECTION!! We did it!!
I crammed to finish the remainder of the wiring today, in the midst of the worst heat wave since 2001. Phew, it’s hot. Thank God it’s deliciously cool in the basement. 
So the inspector was able to pop in today. I’m suuuure he was very, very impressed with my beautiful electrical schematic of my kitchen.
He paid me a really, really nice compliment: “Everything looks really well done.” Yay! That is thanks to a couple of helpers who have worked on this project a LOT this summer.
The electrical inspector gave me an assignment, though. We have to install furring strips on the basement ceiling joists and staple the electrical cables to those. That won’t be too bad a project, actually. When we have done the furring strips, and have put up the walls and have installed all the electrical outlets and lights, he will come back to inspect again; and I get my certificate.
So now we are ready for Stage 2 in this project The Greatest Kitchen Renovation of All Time: I get to insulate the walls (get that inspected), install the outlet receptacles and fixtures, finish the plumbing, and PUT UP THE SHEETROCK!! Stage 3 is installing cabinets, countertops, and flooring. And then it will be done. *collapse*
Livvy is taking it easy in this heat. Look at her adorable face. I think I’m going to celebrate and put my feet up for an hour. Whew.
July 6, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Wooohooo! You made it through the inspection! *Celebrates*
That is great news! I’m sure you’ll do fine on the rest of the project, though. My sister gave me some great advice that seems applicable to just about everything: “Focus on one thing at a time.” How true; if we don’t, we’re liable to get overwhelmed — or at least, I am! 
Great job, and take it easy in this heat!
July 6, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Congratulations!!!!!!!
I’m hanging out in the basement, too! It’s much cooler. Although, I’m still dripping sweat, even in the basement!
July 6, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Oh my that is so exciting. Fantastic. And sure glad to hear that you put your feet up for awhile. That is good news too.
Another viewing of Livvy. Good deal.
Take it easy. Don’t need any heat strokes.
July 6, 2010 at 9:43 pm
I am going to do the happy dance for you! YAY!!!! (Of course I knew you would all along.)
You deserve a break. I hope you have a blissful smile on your face just like Livvy does.
July 7, 2010 at 8:21 am
Wonderful! Livvy has the right idea. Go thou and do likewise.
July 7, 2010 at 7:11 pm
That’s great! Congratulations on a job well done!!
(Sometimes I visit but just don’t leave a comment.)