More Trim and New Visitor

Here's a question for you guys.  What is this animal.  It was bigger than a big dog, had really long ears and mean looking teeth.  He was following a family of deer who had just passed the house.  Didn't seem at all afraid of me since he came within about 40 feet of where I was standing.

This is the system of filters for the Rainwater Collection including two charcoal filters, one more fine than the previous one, a UV filter that actually heats the water to remove bacteria with two tubes.  The downside of these filters is they have to be replaced about once a year depending on the usage and cost about $350.

This is the pump that also keeps 60 psi on the lines.  It only comes on when the pressure in the lines drop to below 40 psi which will occur when a water demand is placed on the system.  Usually this system requires a 40-50 gal pressure tank and a pump.  This one uses much less space and claims to be more energy efficient.

Some of the detail of Kerwin's work.  He really pays attention to the details which required him to cut out the strike plate on the furr out of the jamb.  He is a very good trim carpenter.

More finishing work by Kerwin.

This lock has a double bolt lock which I purchased after my house in Austin was broken into.  If they try to kick in this door, they will break their legs first...much reinforcement with 3 inch screws even in the reinforced hinges.  Notice Kerwin had to cut out the strike plate on this door as well.

Which reminds me, Kerwin caught a couple of guys taking some of the cut limestone on my property last Friday.  He said they just drove up in my driveway, got out of their truck and began walking around and picking up stuff.  Very brazen since obviously there was someone at the house with the garage door open and Kerwin's truck in the drivcway.  When he yelled at them, they quickly got in their truck and left.  I guess I will have to close and lock the gates even when we are at the house.

Kerwin built a divider between the front entry and the Great Room to hold my stained glass pieces.

An example of how long I have been planning this house.  I purchased two of these "post" lights along with some plumbing fixtures in 1994.  Got a good deal then since the hardware store was going out of business.  Still look perfect and will go on the front gate posts.

Dining room wall.  Remember this blank wall.  More to come!

The guys worked on what they call "my pizza oven"  Donnie had to crawl into the opening to install the wood covering.  This is the electronics shelf behind the hearth and below the place where the TV will hang on the rock wall.  You can see the cable or dish wire hanging down.

One last thing remaining is to place a divider to attach double glass doors to later.  The tub will be cut off.  It allows the wires from DVD, VCR, XBOX, Blue Ray, Amp or whatever to go from the shelf to the back of the TV.  There are two 4-plug outlets and a hidden switch that turns off power to everything including the TV all at once....no standby or ghost use of power.