Aug 26th
No apologies for the length of time between entries, the weather turned back our way and the days went from being 3-4 hours worth of work to 10-12 hour days. Mom and Dad arrived, Mrs. Cameron (a second Mom to me) arrived from WPG, Darryl arrived, and it has been work non-stop. We finally got the air-conditioner installed. Hooray!!
Aug 28
With the help of Dad and Darryl, the work started going incredibly faster. Deep in discussion in the next photo, we figure out our next few steps.
Aug 30
Darryl and I begin working in earnest on the pergolas. Looking pretty good.
We decided to create a 45-degree angle for the roofing structure, I love a nice 'jaunty angle'. Later that same evening, we all went for a wine tasting at a local winery that will be supplying the vino for the wedding. Next few photos are the tour. It was a lot of fun, and we all left quite buzzed.
Yummy! The owner / operator also had such delicacies as pickled quail eggs, liqueur made from honey, liqueur made from walnuts, and his very own recipe for prosciutto. Some of the prosciutto legs he showed us were between 1-4 years old. Amazing.
Sept 1
Today Darryl and I finished the pergola, and installed the bar. I think the deck is well underway to becoming what I had in mind.
Renata also managed to get the new garden down, and plant two nice cedars as a compliment to it. I think it looks wonderful. Please note as well that the BBQ is finally cemented in place.
Sept 3
Two birthdays this week - Bruno on Sept 1st, and my Mom on Sept 3rd. The combination birthday party then ensued. Good times, great food, and we all had a blast over at Renata's sister's house.
One girl - two cakes: new website. Hmm - let's not go there. Aha - here comes Bruno, that's more like it.
The group of us after a wonderful dinner and enough dessert to make you sick for a week.
One last photo from that day - Renata's sister has some of the most amazing pear trees on her property - check out this one just BURDENED with beautiful fruit.
Sept 4
A monumental day !! The deck is complete, and it is almost exactly what I had in mind. All that was left is have have the inspector look at it and sign off. If you didn't know, Mike Holmes has a brother named Fred. Fred came by to have a look at our work. ladies and gentlemen, Fred Holmes.
Fred has a good close look at our construction techniques.
Well, looks like it got signed off. Fred snuggles in for a little rest after a long hard inspection. Well done, sir.
Night falls, and the bar is open. Hello Ladies !!!
Other participants enjoy the deck as well:
Also noteworthy to mention that earlier in the day, the bamboo fence went up, providing some much needed privacy from the neighbor.
Sept 6
Finally, today a nice shot of the fully decorated deck.
OK folks, have to run along for now. I will try to make another entry before the wedding.
Cheers,
K&R
