7 Days Left

Quick update, doors are all complete and installed, just need door stop on the jambs. Never use minwax stains, they are not consistent and some doors are light and some are darker, still looks good though becouse of the house. The doors took 4 days to complete, leaving me with just a few items to complete before we move in by the 24th, the master vanity top being the biggest one left. I'm on the last of everything, last door finished, last lockset mortised, last base trim, last vanity, last appliances, last nerve, really. I have been working late every night, making this the most dificult and stressful time yet. Speaking of stress, I really have done well at not getting mad through the whole project, I have not destroyed one thing out of anger, an obvious maturing for those that have known me a long time. But, all this precise woodwork takes tremendous focus, and lately I have been going a little insane, producing some very spicey tirades, but no casualties. Since we returned from the beach in mid-August, I have taken off maybe 3 days at most, I have not worked like that since 2000 on the Block 2 project in Little Rock, and it's finally getting to me. There are still 7 days left though, and I'm sure each will be a late one. Gorgeous and early fall, creek is running, weather has been awesome, MY DAY IS COMING SOON. I have not touched my guitar in 2 weeks, the longest time for me in 12 years, but soon I will be playing costantly and writing songs. This has just been a lifetime experiance, just like the cabin was, but I'm ready to return to a regular life. When I am done, I will write a complete recap of my 1-1\2 year adventure on the mountain and do a complete photo essay. That will be fun, but for now, viva la Osage!

Early Fall-Late Nights