Dried in

Lots of progress in the last few weeks! Here is a view from downhill showing the windows and second floor deck installed. There'll will be a larger lower deck which I'll construct as soon as I win the lottery. I'm at a key point in construction now; "dried in" means that work on the interior can proceed without regard to weather conditions. It is not really completely weather proof since the roof consists of just roofing felt right now, but the felt will keep any rain short of a blowing storm.

This second photo shows the main entry, with the front porch still under const- ruction. That area will get a metal roof too. The limestone will be installed everywhere you see the Tyvek sheeting in about two weeks, after the paint is complete.


And here is the happy architect basking in the knowledge that he designed something that actually got built without any major screw-ups. Seeing each piece of the house come to life has been a thrill, but enjoying the view from the second floor deck with my sweetheart is definitely at the top of the list. Friends have asked what it feels like to have this experience, and "thrilling" is certainly a part of it. Along with feeling blessed beyond belief, proud, plus a little overwhelmed at times. And maybe a bit wasteful, as we prepare for the next relief trip to New Orleans, giving a tiny helping hand to people who don't have a place to call home, much less two homes.