WE ARE NOW LEGAL!!!!! Yes, that's right. Unbeknownst to us, we needed permits. Who would have thought! We didn't think we needed them b/c Popeye's dad had remodeled their home and COUNTY law says that you don't need permits unless you're adding to the square footage of the home! CITY law... not quite so lenient! They require all sorts of stuff... past house plans, future house plans, pictures of the structure, idea of cost, etc.
So, Popeye right quick went and got the proper permits and we're back in action. Only set back is we'll have to wait on an inspector once plumbing and electric is done but hey... what's one more day to not be breaking the law!