WE DID IT. The cast iron antique clawfoot tub is in place! After much thought and time, we have an actual BATHROOM where we will bathe. While this REMODELING PROJECT was taking place, we SPONGE BATHED. Talk about being a PIONEER in the modern world. We did it. I'm spoiled and would rather take a bath in an actual TUB or shower with lots of water, but a sponge bath is doable using a sink, water and good ole soap.
Using less water sponge bathing, but I like feeling super clean with taking a BATH. Yip, a real bath.
We shuffled the tub from the Kitchen into the Bathroom. Took some doing, but it happened. On Friday afternoon, we managed to get the job done. She's sitting upright and looking pretty in place.
Next step will be the plumbing to hook up the tub plus the faucet fixture. Shortly, I will get to take a soaking bath.
We stored the tub in the garage for years, loaded her up on a furniture dolly transferring her across the backyard to the Utility room into the Kitchen, where she sat for a few days until we were rested and could lie her on her side to slide her on an old comforter through the narrow bathroom door frame, putting her newly nickel plated clawfeet on then turning her upright, placing her in the spot she will rest in.
I don't know her weight, but she's heavy and stout. Maybe 165 pounds? 54" x 30".
It's been a long time in coming, but she is in the BATHROOM. Now to get her hooked up.
Staying with this project has been a work-out. LIFE goes on and so must I!
