Building Update

Last week's weather was very conductive to building for the first 6 ot 7 days. I was able to finish the eastern gable end up to the point of adding the perlins. On Monday I was able to complete the entire western gable end in one day with help from Paul Kelley and Thomas Cliver. I finished preparing the locations and notches for the perlins Tuesday morning and had Burnhams bring out thier zoom-boom forklift to set the perlins on Tuesday afternoon. I also had them set the ridge pole on some over hanging ends just below the front perlin so that I can finish the last two feet of gable ends, cut the roof slope and then roll the ridge pole into place without having to pay for the machine to come out to our property again. Tuesday night and Wednesday was rain and snow filling the tarps we had draped over the perlins. We spent a few hours tying the tarps down and fixing them so they'll drain to outside on Wednesday afternoon before I had to head back to work. I'll be here for two weeks and then I'll be done. I gave my two weeks notice this morning. I'll be starting construction, building, remodeling work with a friend in Tok when I get home. I think it will be nice to be home every night and do some work thats enjoyable... Charity is going to try to post some updated pictures when she gets a moment from chasing the boys, cleaning the house, dishes, and all that good stuff.