Today we started the demolition of the top of the woodframe. The top is getting pretty rotten after about 20 years ., so we’re working with our  freind Eliot to rebuild it. The big job today was to take down all that rotted wood , tarpaper and steel. It was hard work.. and again a little hearstring pulling. All three kids used that room on top as a fort. Still it feels good to rebuild

 

Tonight we had dinner with Lou and Kathy.. ,Barbequed  Fish , Corn and Basil icec ream from us !

 

Hard work makes for good sleep !

nite all, nite sam

-me

Today is the Clarks 2nd annual Summerfest party.. the best party of the year.. when all Beta folks and their friends and family get together  to celebrate ,  eat drink and dance.   This  was to have been Fluffy’s public debut.. but as late as last night, the weather was predicting a deluge…     We made the tough call not to bring Fluffy out as she’s not entirely rain proof.. (the backs of the clouds are masonite)…  (Is Fluffy a she ?!)

As it turns out the weather was great.. after morning showers, it become clear and cool .. The issue was mud !..   Made us all sad that Fluffy wanst there.. but everythign else was. It was a FANTASTIC party.. everyone dressed up and having fun.. 

 

Thanks to  Kyle , Katie their  Family and all the Beta folks for putting this together. What a great family.. what a great company !

 

Nite all, nite sam

-me

I woke up and realized that I began working at IBM 42 years ago this day.. I can still remember going  in to work on that first  day wearing a sweater.. in August !!!  What a long strange trip its been !

Spent the day celebrating by working on the house with Diane. Cleaning always involves some interesting heartstring moments… Today wasn’t bad.. .. What to do with this workbench that all three boys began their ‘maker’ experiences… Too much love and skill in there to through it away.. guess we’ll keep it !

 

 

 

Nite all, nite sam

-me

We are in full prep mode for the Clarks party on the 4th.> Today was our second dry run on mounting and wiring clouds. Each time we learn something and get better at putting the thing together !

 

Mid afternoon Wiki and Shawnsy  brought AJ in. AJ is part of Zeno Mountain farm and is a really cool guy. He gave Fluffy’s wheel chair lift a try !

Getting closer !

 

nite all, nite sam

-me