tub

Well, after a fair bit of wiggling, nudging, squeaking, and an assisted leap from the corner of the bathroom to the (cracked) toilet rim, the tub is in. Right now, gravity is holding it in place.

I have a conference call for work at noon, and then I can run to Lowe's (again) for more drainpipe to run from the drain fitting to the u-bend on the main-line. That should be simple. The shitty part is that the overflow pipe is too short (by about 3/4"), so I'm going to have to extend that too. Unfortunately, that part is behind the tub, so reaching it is a major PITA.

Still, I'm very pleased to see forward progress. The new tub looks fantastic, even against the bare studs.

tub, nearly done

So, the tub-related plumbing is now done. I'm going to celebrate with a shower, and getting caught up on reading for school. I'm leak-testing the tub drain (I filled it with water and left it), but really I just need a break before I tack it to the studs and start installing the wall panels.

Since I have class tonight (and I missed last night), and there is fighter practice, I'm guess the finishing steps will be for tomorrow. Therefore, the todo list:

• Tack in tub, glue base to furring strip.
  
• Pre-wire electrical behind kitchen wall for future disposal installation.
  
• Cut holes in wall panels for plumbing fixtures.
  
• Install wall panels.
  
• Install wiring for porch and outside fixtures.
  
• Install wiring for new wall sconces.
  
• Buy, measure, cut, and install sheetrock.
  
• Buy and install new toilet.
  
• Reinstall trim.
  
• Paint.
  

The jury is still out on the floor, but it's looking okay so far. I retract my previous statements about drain piping. Yuck.