Roofing - Day 2

The man on the ground, "Just doing my job!"

Early morning and things are going well!

End of the day and looking good!

Not quite where they wanted to be, but...

uh-oh

A sprained ankle puts Mickey in the recliner!

We have borrowed crutches and will keep him off the roof!

The ladder slipped and he rode it down. 

Is that really what you should do?

Fortunately, he stopped short of the edge, but turned the ankle.

The ladder kept going off the edge, but missed the man on the ground.

Finally - the new roof!

After planning, preparing and hauling here we go!

This is it - on our small trailer - the entire roof!

It must be a mistake!

This is the gutter and the downspouts.

The transition pieces, I think.

Anyway, demolition began Saturday morning.  The not so fun part.  Fortunately, the existing roof was nailed directly to the decking with nothing between, so the nails were loose and easy to remove.

Cory is ready!

Brad is a great instructor with ropes, knots and climbing experience!

Steve (left) is the man on the ground!

Mickey is our foreman.

Steve is on one end of the rope.

Cory is on the other end!

With the ropes and anchors in place, it's time for a break.

We really don't want anyone to get dehydrated.

With the boys removing old roof on top,

Mickey and Steve begin to put down the underlayment (tar paper).

Cory's descent.

End of the day - ready for metal!

BSA Scrapbooking Weekend

Welcome, girls!

We are so glad you are here!

Patty and Ginger relax on the back deck.

Sandy and Kory pose for facebook pics!

Lesley enjoys the new outdoor cooking area!

Karen doing what she loves to do!

WOW - what a camera!

We love the gift!

Thank you so much!

But do you really think we need it?

OK, now you can all find us!

Come on up!

Alone in the mountains!

What would you do with an entire week in the mountains ALONE? Just think about it!
Well, first I can tell you what I didn't do much of: cooking, cleaning, laundry or projects. Well, OK I did make a few decorative changes here and there, but they were very minor projects.

For me, it was a wonderful week of much needed rest and relaxation. For my body: coffee in the hot tub in the mornings and a yoga/pilates DVD has started my day each day. Yes, I did the yoga/pilates! Really, I enjoy it! Eating healthy (lots of eggs , salads and chicken) has helped me feel better, along with lots of much needed sleep! For my spirit: prayer, quiet times, reading and Bible study.

I enjoyed an incredible thunderstorm, complete with lightening, very small hail and approximately an inch of rain in about one hour! The temperature at that time was about 55, which is just a little above the morning temps. And the electricity has not even flickered this week. The sunrises and sunsets have been beautiful and early!

I did take care of Longaberger business, but that is not 'work' to me! And there was some Fox News and a little HGTV. And I did visit with some mountain women (good neighbors) a couple of times. This is something that I really don't make the time to do here or in Amarillo.

Tomorrow is Saturday and I must return to reality. Mickey will be waiting for me after his 4Wheeling trip to Colorado. And I am anxious to see kids and grands again.

I wouldn't want to live here alone, but it certainly is a great refuge. I am rejuvenated and ready for entertaining again! When would you like to come up?

Boys, Boys, Boys!

We really enjoyed Cory's family at the cabin!

Brock helps Mickey and Cory sketch the new roof.

Brock likes to ride the entire length of the new deck!

Will and Grant ride the new driveway!

Brock is sweeping (the dirt?)!

Will and Grant at the range!

Grant's birthday! Legos are well received!

Wait, it's Christi's birthday, too!

Help arrives!

Mickey's new discovery - LEGS!

We are so glad to see Larry and Terry!
"measure twice... cut once"

Terry learns to use the saw.

Terry volunteered for the rooftop job.

Is she a little apprehensive?

Mickey in his element.

Larry is the man on the ground.

I am the woman on the ground...

with the camera.

Terry gets more comfortable up above!

Just in time - decked before the rain.

View from the south end.

View from the front deck.

Maybe tomorrow we can get the felt paper on.

I want to move in!

Thank you Larry and Terry!

A river runs through it...

When we awoke on Wednesday morning,

this was the scene to the West!

A beautiful river of clouds runs through our valley below.

They seemed to be moving south following the creek. It subsided slowly and was gone by 10 AM.

It is such a joy to see the beauty of the mountains.

Thank you, God!