And the Walls Go Up

Much highly visible progress has been made on the shop. Isaac's been cutting lumber to size and preparing the way and on Sunday, Troy, Isaac and Joel got more than half of the outside wall up. They avoided the rain of Saturday but it was hot, humid and more hot. Joel's third beer asks you: would you rather have free beer for a lifetime or world peace? Com'on, be honest now...

Ok, some pictoral evidence of work accomplished:

We'll begin with some general shots:
And now for some specifics:

Tomorrow the outer wall should get finished, and then they (Troy and Isaac) can go around again with the inner wall. (I'm sure you were wondering what the second row of bolts was for!) Then the roof trusses etc, and before you know it, Bob's your uncle and your done!

My...that sounds easy.

Till next time,

christina

Cleaning up

So as I was sitting in my car after driving home from work yesterday, I realized that I was not just enjoying a "moment" before going into the house as I often do...I was avoiding going into the house! Everything's a mess, there was not a single room that I could just sit and relax in. Sitting on the couch covered in platic coated with dust/dirt is not an option. The bedroom's messy and doesn't have a chair...I wasn't quite ready for bed yet! The kitchen is full of lumber and the table saw. On and on...I was sick of it.


So I cleaned up last night and this morning. I took the plastic off the couch since Troy is finished making big messes for now. And I vacuumed...and vacuumed. Floors, furniture, shelves, rabbit cage, and everything on them. Got the living room and dining rooms done, but not the entryway, piano, etc etc. (Ok, focus on the positive for just a moment, Christina.) It all felt much better as I left today. AND I noticed Troy is finished framing in the opening. Well, it looks like he is anyway:

All for now. I should get home and enjoy it.

-christina