Help From Friends

Help From Friends

Two can work more than twice as efficiently as one. Especially when there are ladders involved. And well, it’s at least twice as fun, as I suspect most things are with two people. That’s not to say that a solo project isn’t rewarding. But in my case, even if I am doing ninety-X% of the […]

Day 37

Day 37

Roof Construction

Roof Construction

The roof beams went in, with some creative cutting stances from on top of the ladder. Rich cut the first row of L-shaped notches to demonstrate. Another milestone and a relief to get past without mishap or mistake (no big ones anyway, like cutting the pole right off at the line where I should just […]

Bathing

Bathing

Bathing is a privilege, not a right. No, that’s not it. Maybe it’s more that you don’t appreciate what you’ve got until it’s gone or at least only available sporadically. Or perhaps it’s that working to get something makes it more rewarding. Whatever underlies my new perspective on showers, there’s something about hot water streaming […]

Day 35

Day 35

Day 30

Day 30