Mud, Dust, and Paint

Got back last night from a 5 day stretch at the lake. Temps were a little cooler than they had been last month. Not sure if it was the cooler temps or what, but for some reason we managed to get a decent amount of work done this trip.

I finally broke down and bought a TV antenna on the way up. The first thing I did when we got up there was to install it. I knew going in that we would only be able to receive one channel (WCCO), but I installed it anyway. Actually, it's a good thing we only get one channel. Time up at the lake should not be spent watching TV anyway.

From 2011 Cabin Work

Next on the agenda was to finish the mudding of the hallway and closet. Twenty four hours later (give or a take a few) it was time to do the final sanding of the now dry mud. Getting covered in that white powder is never fun, but it sure looks nice when it's done. Once the sanding was complete, we cracked open the paint and got a couple of coats of paint put on. It's looks so nice once the paint goes on.

From 2011 Cabin Work

From 2011 Cabin Work

After the paint had dried it was time to install more flooring in the "great room". I was only able to install about 80 sq. feet because I realized I still needed to get the last base cabinet installed in the kitchen before the flooring can be installed around it.

From 2011 Cabin Work

From 2011 Cabin Work

Another thing we did this time was to build a step for the front door. Until now the step up from the "porch" to the front door was about a 16 inch rise. Not only did the kids have problems with it, our parents are having more difficulty getting in and out of the cabin. The new step makes it a much nicer climb in and out. Of course the whole porch thing is temporary until we get the wrap around deck installed.

From 2011 Cabin Work

The kids enjoyed more tubing and also both boys did some water skiing. They are getting pretty good. Julissa and I got some good daddy/daughter fishing time in too. She just loves to fish.

That's all for now.