HOUSE UPDATE

With the spring weather, things are moving along faster, or it seems that way, because the lake is pretty.After work today we came over and took some pictures. This is a picture of where all the gutter and footer lines are. We did that do we won't forget when it gets covered.

The next two are of Phil standing on the decks. The first one is the bottom deck. I think this is doing to be a great place to sit and view the wildlife watch the boats.





This is from the top deck. As you walk out the door from the kitchen/great room, this is the view we will have. Of course, when the trees are all leafed out, the view will be somewhat obscured.





I put this picture in just because I liked the way the sun was shining on the wood!

More House Pictures

Sunday afternoon was such a beautiful afternoon, that we came over and Phil sat on his back deck and enjoyed the view.

I have a Bathtub now. The space behind the bathtub where the rectangle window is,will be a shower.

MAN CAVE MOVING DAY


Phil couldn't wait so he moved a few things to his Man Cave today. First thing to go in was "Little Man". He is a 50 year old wood carving of a cowboy that Phil bought from a woman in Montana. She said the Cowboy had been a present to her husband 50 years ago, and that the cowboy had sat in their 'mom and pop grocery store' all that time. Phil had to promise that he would take care of the 'Cowboy' as long as he lived, before she would sell to him.


The next thing to go in was his moose rack.
And yes, it barely fit in the front door.....I have a suspicion that stories told in that Man Cave are gonna grow and grow.


Phil also had his first visitor today. The first one that just 'came to chew the fat'. That was my brother, Gene Clark, so that's how I know stories will get told....Ah to have a Man Cave...Man's best friend!

House Progress Report

We have had several beautiful spring days here in London, and it shows. The house is coming along much quicker. The plumber has the sewer lines in and most of the inside stubbed in.
Phil took this picture yesterday while I was fishing. I think it is a beautiful picture of the house as it sits on the point. This shows both decks on, and of course the profile as it will look. The roof of course will not be blue. :)


We are very pleased with the progress of the road. This is a picture of the driveway as you will leave the main highway. I think you will find it very 'user friendly'.




Can't wait for someone to come and visit. Please call and come on down!!!

PUPPY UPDATE

Our puppy to be is 4-1/2 weeks old today. We have named him LEVI. Thanks to everyone who suggested names. Levi is the name that the breeder gave him at birth, so I guess it just kinda stuck. It looks like he is up and exploring his surroundings. I think he is so cute.

March 12, 2010

Among other things, today is my granddaughter Lauren's birthday. She is 9 years old. She received a beautiful handmade doll bed from her parents and other grandparents. Her Mommy said it was beautiful. I haven't seen it yet. I asked Lauren what she wanted from Popi and Nana for her birthday. She told her Mommy and Dad that the only thing she wanted from us was to go to Tiffany and Jordan's the next time Nana went. So guess what...Lauren and Nana are flying to Albuquerque, NM on April 8th. She is so excited. This is her first airplane ride and her first time to see Tiffany and Jordan in their home AND our first time to see BABY ELSA. We will take lots of pictures to share.

The house is moving along. They have almost got the top deck on, which has a roof. When that is up, they will be able to put up shingles over the entire house.

The plumber is scheduled to start on Monday the 15th of March. Depending on the weather, they either work inside or out. Today it rained, so some work was done on the ceiling beams in the Great Room.
Our builder Joe Hammonds is building the beams himself out of knotty pine from the property.

Phil wants to report that the man cave is moving faster, and that he and his new neighbor have wood on the walls and ceilings.

The first picture is where he put scrap cedar siding on the walls. When he ran out of that he put barn lumber and some pine, as you can see in the second picture. This second picture is the loft area of his "lair" where he hopes grandchildren will want to camp out. And as Forest Gump would say, " That's all I have to say about that."
Till next time, God bless all.

PROGRESS

The bottom deck has a floor. Just look at that view. This is the guest deck and quarters. It does look as though we are right on the water. NOT QUITE, but as close as we can get. The railing should be up shortly. Can't wait.

For those following my puppy, here is a current picture of 'HIM' (still without a name) Names in the running are Levi, Gumbo, Remi,and Sydney, Syd for short and Ammo. Need your input. These dogs live 20 years. HELP ME pick a name.

SPRINGTIME

Tomorrow is the first day of March and I associate that month with Spring. Our house is coming along good, for the winter we have had. Here is a picture of the bottom deck that has just been started. The bump out that you see at the end will be the guest bedroom door. Yes, our guest have a private access to the lake. Any takers?

The above picture is looking toward the other end. If you came out of the guest family room, this is where you would be. This is going to be a wonderful view.

MAN CAVE

THE MAN CAVE Ahh yes, the infamous man cave is shaping up by the minute. Here is a rare look of the inside. tehe

The above picture shows that the cave has two rooms. This has been a passion of Phil's and he is proud of it. He and our future next door neighbor have been working every minute that they are not at work.

As you can see from this picture, Phil is using barn lumber and pine boards to cover his walls. The floor is an 'unsightly green linoleum', but I am the wrong sex to have privy to his plans for the floor.

AND FINALLY, Saturday we traveled with Lauren and the family to her AAU gymnastics Competition. There were 4 schools from Cincinnati, One from Louisville, Indiana, and others. About 30 different studios participated. Everyone competed in three divisions. Trampoline, Double-Mini Trampoline, and Floor excerises. Our Lauren got 2nd Place on Trampoline and Double-Mini Trampoline. which was fantastic.
HOWEVER, SHE WON FIRST PLACE ON THE FLOOR EXCERISES.