August 1: Finishing Up Siding and Roofing

On the north side, cedar siding is complete;
the stair tower will be covered with corrugated steel designed
to acquire a rusty finish - so it looks like it has always been there.

Cedar siding is finished on the south side.

This soffit shows the interesting detail work, making excellent use
of small pieces of wood that otherwise would be discarded.

Roofing is complete all the way to the ridge, on the stair tower, and down the east side.

A view of the lookout from the balcony.

Things are finishing up on the exterior...the cedar siding is nearly complete and the metal roof is done. The soffits display some nice finishing touches, a detail that provides a beautiful effect while employing small pieces of wood that otherwise would be discarded. Next on the schedule: side the stair tower with corrugated steel.

July 15: Haying

A red-tailed hawk sits atop the bale.

Over the past few months, the hay in the field grew tall, until it was harvested in mid-July. The bales will be used to feed cattle at Driftwood Ranch, just across McNallie Lane.