Winter still hasn't dropped the bomb upon us but everyone is telling me..'just wait'. So while we're waiting, the fireplace is framed and almost ready for rock.

You're looking at a high energy, wood burning fireplace. It's the kind that you can start up, turn a few dials and knobs and create a slow burn to your wood. It also has an internal blower system that captures as much heat as possible and sends it into the room.

Just in time...we hope!


Today was a good day (before the rain and snow) so we finished framing the viewing porch. You're looking at several different angles. This porch is probably where you'll find us most of the time.

The next step will be to add the tin roof. The weatherman says the next few days will be rainy/snowy so it might be a few days before the tin is installed.





The photo to the right and below left are different views of the porch. The handrails will be installed soon.












The detail to the right is of the open gable end of the porch. The end is made of 4" x 8" timbers and topped with a decorative gable element made from dried mountain wood found on the property.









All in all, it was a good day. Our wonder dog, KD was so relaxed at lunch that she decided to take a snooze...right after she had part of my sandwich!

More coming,
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