That's a wrap

No, the house is not done but it is all wrapped up in a nice thin layer of Tyvek.  My thanks to all the furry little tyveks who gave up their hides for this material.....

The Brain Trust

Normally I start out with a paragraph of what has been accomplished this past few days.

Beams, columns, subroof

Dee and I took a mid-winter break and traveled to Costa Rica last week.  Went to a pretty remote little town on the west coast of the country called Nosara.  It is a pretty well known place in the surfing community but otherwise not so much.  Will be posting pictures on Facebook so look for more info on that adventure there.

A Far Cry...

The first time I ever set foot on Bufflehead Pond Farm, the farm still believed its name was Abildhøj Farm.  The place utterly charmed me and I fell completely, hopelessly, terminally in love... and I knew that I would be a very lucky girl indeed if ever I were invited to go and live there.

The Shape of things to come

Well now things are really taking shape.  The second floor of the garage has been put in by nature of building the roof supports.  The contractors lifted the last of the interior glulams which are the very thick beams

I've been framed....

Just a short update today.  I was told that changes are dramatic and rapid once construction starts and then even though work continues

Beam me up Scottie...

Friday Jan 11.  Finally some sun here in Western Washington.  Granted it came with chilly temperatures in the low 40's but as long as that sun is out it's not too bad working outside.  All the exterior walls are up, not counting the garage, and most important some of the interior beams which will support the roof are also up and