It's Friday!

2 more days to go on the build - at least for this chapter... We had a great day, it was challenging for everyone and I was dealing with my fear of heights to the point of being counter productive... thank goodness for Dad, I swear he's part monkey and completely fearless! We got the roof strapped (2"x4") some facia on, 3 lengths of roofing up and 4 windows installed
- to say it was a large day would be an understatement! Hopefully Brad arrives tomorrow AM to sub me off the roof and put me on the ground where I'm a million times more productive *fingers crossed*

Here's a few pics of today's progress

Rafters up, dialed in and locked down!

Another good day on site, and another milestone, the rafters are f'n up! A lot of measuring twice and cutting once, tweaking, adjusting - it was a very slow start, but again, time well spent and the finished product speaks for itself!

We had a couple guests show up for a visit, it was great seeing you again Gary & Vince! I hope your plumbing job worked out and you get a chance to get out for a fish, Gary! And thanks for making room on the Salmon Council for a young fella like myself, Vince - those are some huge shoes that I'll never fill but I'll give it my best, I promise!

Time for some supper and a few beers ;)

Playing with lasers....

Dad wanted to try out his laser to see how everything was lining up and it made for quite a light show - fun!

Oh and a couple sun set pics to go with... Good times!

Moving right along!

We had another good day on site, lots of accomplishments and 2 milestones - all 4 walls up and the main roof beam in place! Now things will slow down as we begin doing the roof .. I figure we're going to be at least 2 full days up there. That leaves Saturday for windows and doors. She should be weather tight and lockable by the time we leave - at least that's the goal. Interior will be done in time. Brad had to head home after today for work tomorrow, he'll be back up Saturday - thanks again buddy, you were a great help! And now a few pics:

(Sorry if there are duplicate pics - tough to tell while blogging on an iPhone!)

End of day 2 ...

We had another good day on site, 2 walls up and a third framed. We took a part of the day to do a site cleanup, get reorganized and plan the gable ends, etc. Time all well spent. We'll get the last 2 walls up tomorrow and get setup for the roof on Thursday. It's amazing how time flies when you're busy - this build is enjoyable, we're having a really good time and we've got a good rhythm going on the tools. Joe & Bill are running the 'sawmill' Dad is planning and doing layout and Brad and I are running the nailer and doing the framing. Another update sometime tomorrow!

Another good day on the job site!

We got a bunch done today, floor completely done, level and square plus 2 end walls framed. It's tough going but we're having a good time in great weather - couldn't have asked for better! Here's a few pics: