At this point I would say enjoy the break, and maybe the convertor is done when you get back. Then you can go back to it. Spend these next couple days making sure you’re ready for your trip.
As for me piping in on occasion, if this is what you mean by “house is ready for winter,” then yeah I guess. It’s done enough to keep the cold out.
Ha, what irony that I post a pic in your thread that is pictureless as of your last few updates.
PS, we got two inches of snow last night. You have anyone watching your house for you while you’re in Italy? This sh*t is for the polar bears.