Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone health, happiness, prosperity, peace, & joy in the coming year.

We've  accomplished much since embarking on this journey. We've enjoyed the work - with the exception of the roofing. We've had help from family & friends and appreciate everything everyone did for us.  
Thank you.

The new year is a time for reflection and setting goals for the coming year. This blog is a wonderful way to look back over the year and see how far we've come. It's not just about the accomplishments. The memories we made and the joy of working together building our cabin will be with us always.  Spending time together, appreciating each others' company, is part of what makes this so special. For every log laid and every spike driven there is a laugh, a cooling breeze on a hot summer day, a hawks' call, rain, a scrape, a bruise and a ****, a leaf falling, a sunset, snowflakes, cold fingers, warm coffee, conversation, prayers for clouds & sticky feet on the roof, wildflowers, deer tracks, trees swaying in the wind, blue sky, caterpillars, contemplation, life. May you enjoy and appreciate every minute.

Inside photos

 

Here's a peek at the inside of the cabin. The walls need to be sanded and the window and door openings are covered in plastic. We hope to start work in February on the inside. Bob bought a small propane heater and we'll have to plastic the ceiling to keep the heat in. We put a for sale sign outside the house in Haverhill  - no telling how long it'll take to sell. I've got to get to work on the website for that.

We beat the snow!

Last weekend Bob & his brother Kenny got the roof finished. Another milestone completed - and before the snow arrives. This was much harder than we thought. Even though it's one story, the pitch is enough that it's difficult to walk up and the tin is slippery in the cold weather. Thank god it's done. Every time Bob was up there I was praying for his shoes to be like glue. Now maybe he'll  take a break - he needs it. But he's also hard-headed. The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.