OMG its been a while - Hi all, We are moved in. (Allentown: squatters, month to)

[tnwebwise]

New Steampunk Victoriana update at: Steampunk Victoriana Restoration - Blog

We're moved in and have the site rolling, Please feel free to say hi!

We are working on plans to take the next upgrade steps and preparing for permits and such in late spring, weather pending. It's 39 on the second floor and a nice 74 on the second. The 3 we haven't even ventured into lol.

We are dry and warm and I can work from home, so if anyone in the area has any questions on the restoration, feel free to drop by or post.

As for the neighborhood, we have a link setup on neighborhoods site, so all those in Allentown area please feel free to join and we can be a linked community. See it here: https://nextdoor.com/invite/3r0n5t1cuwojx6fmg2va

I need a few more people to validate the area and then it can be a live community for the neighborhood.

- NeilP

[PB&J O'Rourke]

What permits do you need to apply for?

[ferraris]

Congrats on the move. I just read your latest blog post and the thought of a 32 foot truck getting stuck on the hills in Allentown made me laugh. I guess blocking the road is one way to meet the neighbors!

I'm assuming you don't have any pictures of the 2nd floor up on the site yet? Looking through the gallery I can't fathom anything in those pictures actually being livable in it's current state (at least not to anybody but squatters, and you already seem to have a home office set up). Are you not posting those pictures for privacy? Or are you really living in rooms with no walls and ceilings?!

[tnwebwise]

Originally Posted by PB&J O'Rourke

What permits do you need to apply for?

Not sure, plan the interior until spring when can, all minor things. Exterior in springish...

[Goodjules]

Are you anywhere near Crafton? I just semi-moved in to my house and will be here another week before going back to CA to spend the holidays and pack up my house and pets for the move. I'd love to stop by and meet you and see the place before I go back. Have you posted the actual address? If not, and you're ok with me stopping by, please DM me. Thanks.

[tnwebwise]

Originally Posted by ferrarisnowday

Congrats on the move. I just read your latest blog post and the thought of a 32 foot truck getting stuck on the hills in Allentown made me laugh. I guess blocking the road is one way to meet the neighbors!

I'm assuming you don't have any pictures of the 2nd floor up on the site yet? Looking through the gallery I can't fathom anything in those pictures actually being livable in it's current state (at least not to anybody but squatters, and you already seem to have a home office set up). Are you not posting those pictures for privacy? Or are you really living in rooms with no walls and ceilings?!

Pics prolly tomorrow.

So far:

• We've insulated (R22) on all the walls
• Sealed the windows (cept for one missing, it's jerry-rigged to block cold)
• Expanding foamed the Cracks and Holes
• 16 mil vapor barrier-ed the walls
• Got a bedroom warmed in
• Got the kitchen clean, repaired original cabinets (we need others as cooking from boxes sucks)
• Fixed 1st floor bathroom, but needs a fan and a water supply (coming this weekend)
• Cleaned the stair rails
• Fixed the Gas Stove and Heater
• Got the power working in the kitchen, no extensions now
• Hung the TV
• Setup an odd desk from spare parts, we need a desk lol

What we really need:

• Water or a way to fill 5 gallon jugs.
• Working plumbing (god I need a shower, truck stop showers are scary lol)
• Help plumbing, PEX everywhere

What we could use:

• Bobcat for 3 days
• Desk, Couch, Chairs, Tables, Counter tops, cabinets

- NP

[tnwebwise]

Originally Posted by juliegt

Are you anywhere near Crafton? I just semi-moved in to my house and will be here another week before going back to CA to spend the holidays and pack up my house and pets for the move. I'd love to stop by and meet you and see the place before I go back. Have you posted the actual address? If not, and you're ok with me stopping by, please DM me. Thanks.

Cali to Pitts - Welcome!

As for the address, text me at 423-987-9647 for the address

[Goodjules]

Originally Posted by tnwebwise

Cali to Pitts - Welcome!

As for the address, text me at 423-987-9647 for the address

Are you from CA too? I'll text you soon for the address. Thanks.

[tnwebwise]

Originally Posted by juliegt

Are you from CA too? I'll text you soon for the address. Thanks.

Tennessee, actually but I travel ALOT and been there many times.

[Hopes]

Thanks for the update! For cabinets, check out craig's list and Construction Junction in Wilkinsburg. I'll be getting rid of mine soon, but don't hold your breath waiting for hubby to get it done.

As for water, you could drive weekly/biweekly/monthly to a spring. I know where some are located in Venango County. I know quite a few people who have been filling jugs from this spring for drinking water since their wells aren't the greatest. They've been doing it for years and haven't gotten sick. You'll have to allow private messages or find some way for me to provide written directions to the spring in Venango County. It's not something that I could easily explain on the phone. It would be best if we found a spring closer to you. The one in Venango would be about a 1 hour 20 minutes drive away.

As for showering, join a gym that doesn't have a contract. There are quite a few where you can pay by the month.

Gold's Gym located Downtown is $29/month for month to month. So, for $60/month, you and your wife cab shower until you get plumbing. The locker rooms are very nice.