UP, UP and AWAY!

Howdy Y'all!

The last roof section of the house is up! The last portion to go up is the roof over the Great Room, which coincidentally, was also the most difficult. We've been waiting for this point for the last couple of weeks, and it marks another milestone of completion. It's up, and the framers can now devote their time to completing all of the details inside the framed structure. 

This will also be the last post for the next short while as Jan and I take a much needed vacation to the Northwest to see family and friends.

Center roof structure completes the main house!

Here is a slightly different shot using a panoramic lens. Notice the ever-shrinking load of lumber!

25 feet at the peak. What were we thinking?? Jan and I are flipping coins to see who will change the lights up there.

I had lunch last week with a great friend from the Agilent days who lives in the Dripping Springs area. Chris (Martin) stopped by on his way back for the 50c tour. It is terrific to know he and his family live close by, and to see him again after almost 8 years!

Chris Martin in the Great Room

During our last post, the framers had begun working on the entrance. Since then they have made great progress, and the front porch is starting to show definition. There is still an 'apron' with three windows across the top that remain to be completed. You'll have to use your imagination until we get back. 

Front Entrance

A better view

These last pics are an assortment stuff that the framers are starting to complete in the next week. 

Upper windows in the Master Bedroom.

Round vestibule area looking through the Gallery into the foyer.

The Gazelle and El Gato working on the Patio roof.

Back Patio area looking at the Great Room roof.

Jose framing a doorway arch.

Outside patio fireplace 

Inside doorway arches leading to the vestibule.

Barrel ceiling frame over the Master bathtub.

Part of the selection process is picking doors and windows to both complement, and compliment, the house design. We are fortunate to be working with John Murrell of Anderson Windows in designing custom windows for each room. He is a terrific individual who really knows his product, and has been very helpful in making great suggestions. 

John Murrell visiting with us for the final window check

Well, that's the end of this week's post, and hopefully, when we get back we'll have many more changes to share with you, and some great pics from Seattle!

See ya later,

- John and Jan -