Two things: Don't know if it's just me or not, but server time seems... off. Raptor posted the 14
th, but I'm getting an alert that "this topic has not been posted in for at least 90 days, yadda yadda yadda..."
Second: The Saga of The Post is
done. Got a call Wednesday from Lowe's... "Hi, this is Amanda from ProServices. We haven't had a lot of communication with the vendor, but we also had a post arrive. With your name on it. I've measured it, and it is exactly 8'9". Come and get it when you can."
"Awesome. Do I owe anything?"
"Nope."
"Do I need to bring in the mismeasured post?"
"Nope. What're we going to do with it?"
"... The same thing I would, I reckon. Okay, see you as soon as I can get there."
Got to the store this morning, rented their truck, brought it home, slid it into place, and took their truck back.
Tacked it to the beam, nudged it to plumb, and removed the temporary columns.
And now the second floor bathroom door closes properly.

Now, I'll wait a few weeks for everything to re-settle, plaster a few cracks, and touch up some paint.

Tomorrow, got some work to do at the office getting three new classrooms ready for classes to start Monday.