We just finished a week at Lake on the Mountain. Our annual pilgrimage to the land included a launch of this new model rocket. We fired it several times but the parachute just wouldn't open (200 feet up in the air), so the last time we just filled it with bits of tissue and let it pop like a little daytime firework.

The house has board and batten siding almost done, chimney done and inside painting is well along. This week the digging starts to get in power and water. It's looking great.

Chimney Coming Up

The masons have been making quick work of this chimney.

A New Angle

They haven't finished the siding on the house yet, but here is a cool angle. All the drywall inside is done and they are completing small details like roof painting, trim, etc. We love this elm tree.

Siding Going On

The new 'red house' on County Road 13 is being born. The red wood siding is going up this week, in addition to the stone chimney. In many ways the design of this house was inspired by the old derelict red tin house that also sits on the property and this siding really pulls it all together.

Front Deck

A summer-soaked shot of the front deck. Red siding goes on next week.

View From The Inside Out - Drywall

All the drywall is up now and they are sanding this week. These shots are from the front room on the second floor. This will be a good spot to kick back with tea and a Hobnob.

Roof is Done

The steel roof is on, insulation is going on and drywall was loaded in yesterday. Hot week in the County.