The building codes department of the city of Raymore called me last 
week to inquire about the status of the project.  I was glad to tell 
them I had started the plumbing and the framing, as the building permit 
expires if you do not start the project within six months of issuance of
 the permit. I was embarrassed to tell them I was not far along.
But
 I am feeling a renewed energy for the project.  (In the last few months
 I have been working on building a nightstand for my daughter.  It was 
suppose to be a birthday present....last January!)  Two nights ago I did
 more framing and plumbing prep.  Unfortunately the batteries in my 
drill died and stopped me for the night. 
I am determined to get this project finished!  Hold me accountable, my friends!  Let nothing stop me!
For in a few weeks, I will have pictures of a framed bathroom, completed plumbing and completed electrical!
By the way, here are a few pics of the nightstand that I made using mostly scrap wood. I only had to purchase one 18" X 48" board, which I used for the top and for the bottom shelf.