Fair Weather
The temps are finally getting above freezing during the day. This is the first weekend in about 6 weeks that didn’t start with a big snow. The combination of these 2 events has me ready to get back on the roof today.
When last we checked in, the roof was incomplete. (my theory on salt creek elves has been debunked. I will have to do it myself!) The rafters, plywood, and felt are covering most of the addition. I have yet to cut into the existing cabin roof to join it all together. The thought of snow melting and water dripping down through the existing woodwork has been a good deterrent.
Before it thaws this morning, I am gonna pull my trailer alongside the addition. This gives me a sort of 3′ tall scaffold to lift materials from. The trick is going to be cutting the existing tin, building the rafters, covering with plywood and felt, and at least get the flashing on before the next precipitation.
Scout and I are heading out to move the trailer. He is gonna spot me and help me get close to the house. I don’t know if I should trust him. The last time he directed me, I backed over the dog pen. I think he did that on purpose!
Doggone Roof!
I had lots of help on the addition today. Some of my relatives showed up with both corded and cordless power tools ready for action! They were determined that the roof must go on. However, much like myself, they spent quite some time scratching their heads trying to figure out my plan. Since I had forgotten which plan (A,B,C..) I was up to, we had to wing it.
There was much banging, sawing, and nailing. The ruckus forced “Honey Bunches” and “Scout the Wonderdog” outside to make sure we weren’t damaging the existing cabin. Satisfied the walls were not going to fall down, they headed out for a walk. With all the commotion going on, Scout pulled poor Honey Bunches around the place in a hurry to get back to see the flurry of activity.
I have to say that building a roof with 4 people is faster than one! We didn’t get the roof done but I am happy for the extra progress. The eaves and soffit work would have kept me busy for a couple days. A big thanks to Greg, Starsky, Hayden, and Vance.
Well after dark, I made it back in the house. Honey Bunches was writing in her Journal. Scout was reading a magazine. I could only think of two things. First, family is important and nice to have. Second, some magazine owes me a subscription for posting this cool picture!
