We are finally at the stage where a week makes a huge difference! The footprint of the Hamilton or Writer's Cabin is now covered with floor joists - decking soon to follow. Daddy made the day trip with me this time. It was impressive as the last time he'd seen the site there was only dirt! Mike gave us a tour of the latest work and it all looks great.
This was Mike's big surprise for me. I am sitting on a rock cantilevered over the pond. It is the porch off the master bedroom. Mike had been searching for the perfect rock. He found this way up the creek. Its about 15' in length, 6' in width and 8" thick. They nestled it perfectly up against the foundation.
Here is the back of the fire place. The fire brick will be on the interior fireplace wall, with stone stacked on the outside. I think the herringbone pattern is stunning. Robert has joined the process by gathering limestone from our land and hauling it to the building area. The black pipe at the base is a vent to allow fresh air into the firebox. Its pretty dreamy to imagine sitting in front of the fireplace in the fall and winter. Though still a long way off, the image is encouraging.
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Holy BUCKETS!!! That's getting SO exciting. I'm so glad you're putting up progress pictures. Who knows when I'll get to see it in person. Things could look pretty different by then! Yay progress!
P.S. I love the picture of the almost birthday girl on her incredible rock! It's perfect!
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