Investor, you have some explaining to do.This is not my Cat Tree.
By The Human
Morning Scratch investor
Dear Morning Scratch readers,
Our floors were to be finished Friday, which is why I picked up the kitty reporters on Thursday. But, of course, the floors aren't finished. In fact, the installer screwed up the sealant. So, the cats are confined to a bathroom upstairs for who knows how much longer ... hopefully not more than a week.
In this note, I also announce a temporary suspension of The Morning Scratch. Our new-home problems are much more extensive than I have let on, and the joys of my cats that I wish to share are being overshadowed by the house. This house should have never passed city inspection, and we are having to redo fairly large portions of it, all while the builder believes he is not accountable for a house he built beginning to fall apart only two months after we moved in. Truly, we bought a nightmare.
We still have a lot of good news to share, and still a lot of fun and love in our lives, but as the investor, I can no longer support the reporters' project right now. I need to completely focus on how to get through this difficult task of fixing a brand-new home (new problems arise as each week goes by) and going after a builder who should be held accountable. When that is complete, or at least when it's on the right path, we will return. The staff has a lot to report!
You all have been a great support, and we will still be visiting all of you often.
Hey, Mom? You're going to live in here, too? Yeah?Bonus pic:
Mom had a lot of grooming to do when we got home Thursday. Look at that hair ball! She wasn't even done yet ...
27 comments:
Awwww, KRAP! Let us know when you will be back - I hope the kitties will be OK during this adjustment.
We understand very much, our parents just bought a house and there is a lot of stuff the inspector made seem like it wasn't a big deal but turns out it is a big deal. So take your time and we will be here.
Your Friends,
Fiona & Ali
Purrs to all of the Morning Scratch crew. We hope all of the problems get worked out.
Just put the word out and the Cat Blogsphere will attack the builder. Maybe we can all teleport over and poop on their pillows!
Dang - we are so sorry this is happening to you! You will stay in our thoughts. Come back soon!
As far as your home you can contact www.hobb.org
Homeowners for better building.
There is a contact number on site. You can submit your complaint and get on the forum.
Please read about new construction, it is an eye opener.
hobb is a national grassroots organization in which victims of shoddy construction help each other.
We'll be waiting anxiously for your return. :) At least you are all together again right now. ... Looks like you're getting some good comments. We like the poop on the pillows idea. And the post from Anonymous looks promising. Go get those guys! :) ... Can't wait till the Scratch is up and running again.
The bathroom can be quite a fun room. Batting toys in the tub is sort of fun. We wish you could have the run of the house and we are very sorry you and your family have to put up with this. We know it is stresful for everyone and just absolutely not fun at all.
(((hugs))) from your old pals
C + P
We're really glad you're home and all back together. Sorry to hear that your house is having lots of problems. We're thinking lots of pawsitive thoughts that things get sorted out soon.
I am going to miss you! But it is very important to get your home all fixed up properly so you can be safe and happy. I will be waiting for your return!
Aw, what a pain for you guys! That builder sounds like a right idiot, so I hope he gets what he deserves.
{{{{hugs for you all}}}}
If I were yoo, I'd say every werd on my bad werd list. We feel so bad for yoo and yer famly. Mooving into a new home shood be a joyyus event, not a nitemare. I'm so sorry yer going thru this, and look forwerd to see yoo bak on yer blog.
Oh dear a kitties life should be full of fun and mischief....not problems like you and your beans are facing! So sorry for all that you guys.
I would hiss at the bad builder guy....but my Victorian sensibilities make me think that one over before I could do it....so just know... I wish I could!
Luf Miss Peach
Oh no!!! That completely sux! I hope that you get da builder good, he built the house, he should fix it and compensate you for all the horrible inconvenience of having to re-fix so much!
We will miss you...but we will wait till you do what you need to do, and then come back! :)
Bodgan, Kat and Miss Sara, you can all come and stay with me.
miss sara, i'm going to send over my glam squad for you for the day
We just found you and you guys seem to be really great reporters and we can't wait for you to be back! Hope you don't have to suffer too much during this ordeal...
Karl and Anastasia
I so sad you are having to suspend for awhile, but I understand. And I can't believe you come to the Modesto area so much! I can't wait for Mom to check out those cool places you told us about.
Tara
I am so sorry the house is a nightmare! I really hope that the situation moves in a better direction - SOON.
The pictures, especially the last one, are priceless. That is one BIG ball of fur.
Yikes! The builder should definitely be responsible for all this. I hope the work goes smoothly and that soon this will just be a memory.
i've got a tire iron and i know how to use it (clutches in big furry paw, trying to not hit self in head).
--ben
Wate, when dad duz sumfing wrong he hasta take responsibility, mom too and us. Why duzzent da bilder think he is responsibul? Even if he bilds wif sub-contrakters he is still da overseer and da city inspektors shood haf seen da prollems too. Mom sez sue dem all and take da money and get a new bilder. We say we shood all go over and leeve dem a present, if yoo know what we meen.
Hey. Happy spring and all of that.
We hope all is well with everycat!
We love you <3
and miss you
:-*
OH bummer - you are still busy with the house... but we will be waiting...
See you soon!
oh heavens that house stuff sounds uber frustrating!
no archi doesn't have ability to come inside - she needs me to let her in. they are great pets but looks like you have your hands full! thanks for stopping by my site!
carri ann
aka archi's mum
Man, oh man ... That's a major disaster that you're havin' to live through/with.
Oh, and look at that ball of floof! I can guess that it's probably mostly Sara!
DMM
how are you guys doing? sara? i'm not nearly as sweet as suzanne, but i'd be happy to come keep you company if you need it.
love
ben fuzz
I miss you. :(
Scooters
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