Being Thankful

We celebrated our first Thanksgiving on the land this year.  Terry and I were excited to spend 3 glorious days taking advantage of the predicted nice weather.   To our surprise Terry's brother Danny came by with a FULL Thanksgiving meal.  I had asked him if he would like to join us and bring a smoked turkey, and I would bring the rest of the meal.  Nothing better than eating a holiday meal outside just like our ancestors.  Dan took it a step further and provided the entire meal.    

Danny and Terry ready to carve the turkey.

 Green bean casserole, mashed potatoes/gravy, dressing, rolls, AND Pecan pie.

 Ok maybe we did not get much work done if any on Thursday.   But it was nice to sit and chat for a while.  Later Terry's sister and nephew came for a visit too.   I think Terry did get to frame a few more walls inside.
I was able to start "preparing" the front of the cabin for staining.   We bleached the logs on the front of the house. Whew! What work. I am now thinking that all of the marks  bring character to the log home...I am keeping them.    We'll power wash the rest of the house but no more bleach.  One step taken away.   Looking forward to our next warm days to finish power washing inside and out.

    Bleaching the logs..looking a little like a "ghostbuster"

Saturday I was able to learn another piece of machinery.  Terry and his friend George put in 4 windows.  

 The south wall is done now, siding was used to frame in the end gable.

 My sister Melinda and I spent part of the day removing those white tags and staples from the end of the logs.  Thanks to my big sister for her help.

    Terry will continue this week to put the rest of the windows in, framing more rooms, framing in the fire insert for our fireplace, and getting bids for our roof.   I hope to plan a work day soon, if the weather permits.   I am still hoping to start caulking and staining before winter hits hard.