This past week (this was actually written in April, before I went dark) we have seen a lot of different trades in the house.  Progress, however, was set back slightly when ace framer Billy Birt and his crew were called to start a new project in another development, leaving the final final framing work unfinished.  This is causing some coordination problems with the new trades, and we are seeking his speedy return to the project to complete his work.
Now on the job are: the electrician, Mark; the plumber, Pat; the stucco guy, Juan.  The drilling company that will drill our 400' well is drilling down the street, and we hope to have him move up the hill to our site when he completes the neighbors house.
The lot that adjoins our lot on the south (down the hill) is for sale, as is the lot next to it.  That lot actually has access to the river, sort of.  It's almost a cliff, 30-40' down to the water.  Anyway they want 3-4 times what we're willing to pay, but it would be good to have these sites as it would keep someone from building in our view...donations anyone?

 

 Here's a view of the Lake from the Parkway.

 

 Picture windows

 Some stone samples

 

 Some more sample stones

 Heartsledge Civil Air Patrol

 

The bunkhouse view needs a little work...

 

 

 

 

This week we hope to get some paint on the roof eaves, and if the Juan the stucco guy is able to finish the stucco work around the roof, Robert, the roof guy will be able to start that work.  Stay tuned!

 

Okay, a lot more has happened since April 7, so I will try to get everyone caught up in the next few days.  Hopefully whatever took me down is gone now, and normal operations will resume!