Oddly enough, very little work was done inside the cabin this time. With the beautiful weather we decided it was time to do some much needed "yard work". It had been several years since we had trimmed the trees and cut back the thick brush that grows down the hill. I did manage to finish the remainder of the insulation in the ceiling. Wow, does that make a difference. The cabin actually stays warm inside now during the cool evenings.
On Saturday Cheryl's parents came up and spent the night. It was their first trip up for the year and they enjoyed the great weather. They enjoyed fishing with the kids, a boat ride, and singing around the campfire.
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| From 2009 cabin |
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| From 2009 cabin |
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| From 2009 cabin |
We made a last minute change of plans on Sunday and decided to come home late Sunday instead of Monday. Zachary has been fighting a cold the last few days and we decided an extra night in his normal bed might help. Don't want to be sick for that first day of school.
We probably won't be back up for about a month (Mitchell has football every Saturday). Then it will be just to take the boat out and close everything up tight. It's been a good summer for progress. We got the plumbing installed, insulated the entire place, completed the bathroom, and made decent progress in the kitchen area. I think the top priority for next year will be getting the roof replaced. It's in sad shape and I'm dreading leaks in the near future. I'm leaning towards a metal roof for longevity and ease of install.
The end of summer is always bitter sweet. It's nice to take a break from construction during the off season. At the same time you wish you were able to enjoy more time up there. This has been our third summer of construction. It's great to see the place take shape. I'm excited to see what it will look like next year at this time.
