For many, many summers, this 8x10 platform held
a two-person tent that was put up at the beginning of the summer and
taken down at the end. In 2009, we started construction of a NEW "tent".
Started on June 27
June 28
We decided to increase the size with a new 6x10
platform. First come the post holes ...
June 29
Framing and placing sub-floor for the extension
...
The first wall frame goes up ...
June 30
Starting the roof joists ...
The sub-roof goes on ...
Rain delay on July 2
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July 3
Outside paneling is installed ...
Scott is helping out.
July 5
Real smart maneuver, Jim!
Lucy and Jim went to England to visit Griffin
and Melissa. Actually, Lucy and her sister, Jean, went on a week-long
Scandinavian cruise and THEN joined Jim at Griffin's for another week.
August 15
Herman has added stairs and a stone walkway.
Herman starts the new floor
August 16
August 23
Jean took a break from painting to watch ...
Joe and Andre pour concrete.
August 30
Painting ...
priming ...
priming ...
painting ...
Painted baseboards are in
Finally, the RED trim is painted!
We need some REAL furniture
The painting and interior decorating will be
finished over Labor Day weekend.