Will and I left this morning for a quick weekend in Mobile. We cleared out to give Paul the house for his massive on-going electrical project(s). He has been slowly re-wiring the entire house — a difficult, time- and labor-intensive effort! He’s been doing a great job and we are certainly much safer because of his efforts. So far, he’s actually found 6 cut off wires, 4 with current, one of which was attached to a live telephone line (major fire hazard). One of the live wires was right underneath Will’s crib… so, should a fire have started…
It is a good lesson in old homes — home inspections can’t get this kind of detailed information — you literally have to crawl under each beam and look up at what is there. This is what Paul has been doing, room by room, separating and investigating each circuit and creating much needed additionally outlets. Definitely, this is a plus in the style of home we have. Our shotgun double is typical New Orleans’ style in that it is up off the ground on pylons — making it fairly easy to crawl under. Still, it’s too high to lie back and work and too low to be seated and work, so it is physically rough.
Definitely, I have the better end of the deal with taking Will on an overnight road trip! (Especially one where I get free babysitting and a spa tub!)
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