Decks and Roofs

Completed alot of small things yesterday,all of it leading up to completion of the entire roof system. At times it seems we are going too slow, but we are constantly making progress. By the middle of next week, Shed roof will be done, vinyl windows installed, fireplaces installed, roof completed around outside fireplace, and railing will be further along. It's time to make decisions on the HVAC and get him on the job. The cooler weather certainly helps productivity, and I will take advantage of it. Whitney, I am so glad the railing is growing on you, Robyn and I think its the highlight of the house right now. It's friday!payday!(for everyone else) time to get back at it. SYOTR hopefully soon!!!

Cool Air

Woke up this morning to wonderful cool air, the creek is still running good from the rain 2 weeks ago, and a breeze is stiring through the trees. Fall is coming, and I cant wait, this old man needs some cooler days to recharge and work hard. The Osage is a very cool creek, even in the summer it runs good with a little rain, and the sound of gurgling water really adds to the mystic of the site. I now know that I will have to come up with a bed on the deck becouse I will have to sleep out there alot. Yep, I will sleep on the deck, wake up and jump in the hot-tub, then take an outdoor shower. How cool will that be?

Shed Roof Coming Together

OK , so it's humid as hell. Dont matter what the temp is, I'm whilting. Pressing on though, shed roof is coming along and will be complete by thursday. Railing is inching along and I dont know when I'll be done. I estimate another 40 hours at least. I really want it to be right, and it is now. Next we need to complete the outdoor fireplace chase, install the vinyl windows,  and patch up some ext. sheathing. After that its build the ext door and window frames and install fireplaces. When these issues are taken care of, we really move into a differant phase. The mechanics complete the rough-ins and then give it back for me to complete the interior finishes. But I'm getting ahead of myself, one thing at a time my man.

Dog Days Soon Over

The end of summer fast approaches and our days of spending each afternoon on the river swimmin away, are soon to end. Matt and I went to Steele cr. today and it was overflowing with people, so many in fact that we went to another spot in Steele cr. area. which was also full of folks. We jumped in to sample another cool hole of water, and then went to the Bridge. The water at the Bridge was not lookin so good, but the hole just downstream was just right. Lightning ran us away from the swimmin and we headed home. Things really need to cool down, we quit early on friday becouse of the heat, and productivity has sucked in the pm. We did get some things done, the railing is inching along and the shed roof is tied into the main roof closing a major hole. The next two weeks are crucial to get to the next stage, daly about and it wont happen. Tommoroe I have to clean up for the plumber who comes monday. Maybe well get some rain and cool things down.

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Searching for Progress in the Shade

Drum roll please, the big awesome party deck is ready for railing and the 5/4 decking material is complete. It is crazy huge! We could start a restraunt and have the most awesome outdoor dining. I will work on the railing next while Scott builds the shed roof over the deck. The plumber starts monday, so I am going to clean up the place this weekend and get ready for the next phase. Also today, we built the outdoor fireplace chase. This is going to be my favorite place, sitting outside in the outdoor den. You will be able to see both the indoor and outdoor fireplaces at the same time from the deck, blending the in and outsides together. My plan is by next friday be completed on the following; Shed roof over deck, deck railing, fireplaces installed and chases complete, all vinyl windows installed, all roofing complete, and the wall sheathing complete. This sounds like alot, but most of these projects are really small and we have 6 days to do it. I brought in the metal for the shed roof today, and all materials are on site to complete these jobs. next will be exterior doors and picture windows.

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