We are behind schedule, but even so the progress we have made since May 8 is truly amazing. When we originally walked on the property we saw nothing but dense forest. One month and 92 trees later we had a driveway and a building site. Another month produced a foundation and sub-floor. The remaining framing took most of another 30 days. (The interior walls still need to be done. And some sheeting on the exterior to keep out the weather this winter.) Even with the medical setback I am amazed at what we have accomplished compared to when we first walked on the property.
Paulette took this of me installing roofing this afternoon. The black plastic covering the roof to my right remains to be roofed. To that add the ridge cap and the rake eave flashing. Two to three days should do it if the weather holds, but I don't feel very confident riding the ridge to put on the ridge cap. We'll see whether I can work up the gumption.
These are the tools used to build the cabin. Amazing. Plus I had a few ladders. Imagine how they did construction before power tools.
7 comments:
you have plenty of gumption... you're in ALASKA building a new HOUSE!
So glad to see you're posting again.
love you
Oh, Mr. Mel...I walk away from your blog for a simple move 4 miles up the road and everything went sideways! Praying for you and Pauletteeee! Love you both. Be safe...
Jo
Reminds me of Anne of Green Gables when she was dared to walk the ridge pole of the roof! She fell, but we know you won't! :) Great job so far--I can't believe how quickly it's all happening with just you working on it.
Mel...where will the piano go?
GB
You've made tons of progress! The only tool you lack now is a Sky Hook.
Just keep pluggin' and stay away from the Doc, and you'll do OK.
Be blessed and be safe
All of your bear activity probably indicates they are checking out their new winter condo. Glad to see that you are up and running again. Good stories for the gkids.
wow!! its looking great!!!
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