Work on the Double Oak house has been steady, but not rapid. However, since we haven't posted for a while, you'll note many changes below. I'll be brief. Dennis took all the photos.
Nailing the OSB on the garage roof
Elroy Holsopple's framing class is building the walls of Dennis' barn. Here he begins instructions.
The completed framing is on view at Goshen High School.
Boring the sewer line
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The most information I can get from Dennis is that this is a white lifty thing. Front of the house
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also front of the house
The metal for the roof comes to the site in huge coils which are then cut to exact size.
They bring their own crew. Here a worker adds the ridging.
October 18, we invited folks to come see the house layout, walk the paths and word the walls. Everything written will be covered up, but the sentiment will whisper to us and the generations to come. The day was ugly and cold and we couldn't offer heat or even a warm drink. A few people braved the weather. Here are some of their wishes:
Of course, we had a few snacks.
There are colored markers under the dining room window (facing north) if you'd like to visit and write your own words. I wrote on door jams the purpose of the rooms if you want to find an appropriate spot.
Dennis found a few nooks and crannies as the house has taken shape. We can easily use them for storage of various things, but do you have other suggestions? Or specific hard to store things?
