Dear Bob, Patty et al,
Eight windows (out of 21) and one door were waiting for us and we got 'em all in with a three day assist from son Christopher. It took almost all day thursday to figure out how to load the kitchen and tools on the truck, and we rode most of the way bouncing on the rubber blocks that keep the axle from hitting the frame when the springs are reversed. Kept stroking the dashboard, saying "Good truck, Nice truck."
Had a mountaintop gourmet vegetarian curry feast on Sunday night, looking up the hill through the west windows, feeling the enclosure of shelter.....SHELTER! with a kitchen no less.
Replaced the tar paper on the kitchen roof with Ice and Snow Membrane, and did the tyvek as demanded to install windows. Invented some new (to me ) thoughts on tyvek and trim coil flashing pans.
Had the pleasure of a ferry trip over with our daughter-in-law Jenn and grandson Baeden, and drove back via Nork City to drop Chris off back at NYU. The pleasure of youthful companionship both directions.
Louise wants to get the windows and tyvek in and then build the porch this summer so there is a sheltered place to work as the interior and exterior get finished. With the eave blocking done this weekend as well, we could move in next visit with a caloric boost from a kerosene heater (nightime in the 40's this past visit ). I understand the not living in sawdust mind set, so I'm thinking about the virtues of feminine wisdom.....
I enjoyed the Archibald cottage project, and have to get my ass in high gear on the Jersey cabinets, so I can go make things happen in Vermont with a clear conscience........best to all BSB
Posted by Bennett
at 9:10 AM EDT
Updated: Monday, 20 June 2005 6:03 PM EDT
