My sister Mary asked me how I was staying patient watching the progress on my "dream home". I let her know it is by focusing on where I am right now. That means decorating my front porch, planting Fall flowers, involving myself in downtown, being focused at work, staying in touch with friends.
I was recently appointed to a city planning advisory council in Glen Rose. Our challenge over the next year or so is to work with expert city planners to focus on how we want to handle the growth of our fair town, how we can attract the right kind of businesses, keep our unique identity, and maintain a healthy economy all at the same time. Very interesting stuff.
Next week is the Paluxy Pedal. My intention was to ride the 45 mile trek so I could go up 2012, get my "I climbed The Wall" patch and see my house on the ride. I haven't ridden my bike since last summer and have serious doubts about the feasibility of riding 45 miles, rest stops and all.
The green spray foam insulation has been installed. Messy work! A small load of ipe has been delivered, enough for the upper two decks. The treated pine deck base has been stained. The siding still has not been completed in the highest part of the back house. Still waiting on Mike's Foreman to return from an east Texas job with his son.
Mike burned some of the scrap wood this week, but it was way too windy yesterday to finish that job. The good news is that the wind came with a front has has brought us the first rain in 3 weeks and dropped the temperature as well.
One of my Glen Rose friends, Betty Grace, Tracy and I grilled steaks last night. Tracy had to put up wind barriers to keep the fire going. The plastic house wrap around the window openings was so loud, flapping violently every time a big gust came through. But the steaks were great.
I was recently appointed to a city planning advisory council in Glen Rose. Our challenge over the next year or so is to work with expert city planners to focus on how we want to handle the growth of our fair town, how we can attract the right kind of businesses, keep our unique identity, and maintain a healthy economy all at the same time. Very interesting stuff.
Next week is the Paluxy Pedal. My intention was to ride the 45 mile trek so I could go up 2012, get my "I climbed The Wall" patch and see my house on the ride. I haven't ridden my bike since last summer and have serious doubts about the feasibility of riding 45 miles, rest stops and all.
The green spray foam insulation has been installed. Messy work! A small load of ipe has been delivered, enough for the upper two decks. The treated pine deck base has been stained. The siding still has not been completed in the highest part of the back house. Still waiting on Mike's Foreman to return from an east Texas job with his son.
Mike burned some of the scrap wood this week, but it was way too windy yesterday to finish that job. The good news is that the wind came with a front has has brought us the first rain in 3 weeks and dropped the temperature as well.
One of my Glen Rose friends, Betty Grace, Tracy and I grilled steaks last night. Tracy had to put up wind barriers to keep the fire going. The plastic house wrap around the window openings was so loud, flapping violently every time a big gust came through. But the steaks were great.
2 comments:
Wow!! I hardly recognize the house in Glen Rose. You had just moved in the last time I was there. It looks "adorable". So what's the word? Will you be spending Christmas in the house on Big Hill? I can't wait to come visit!!!!! LeeAnn in Denver
Hi there! I hear I might be singing Noel on Big Hill. But I haven't packed my Christmas decorations yet...It should be close to Christmas though. It really is nice out there. i can't wait for you to come and visit!!!
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