Harvest Monday 9.28.15

So many eggs I started experimenting with baking. Some things have flopped but other are a hit. My favorite but not the kids is a savory crust less quiche type dish. I made it in my cast iron skillet. It fluffed up like a soufflé and taste like a cross between soufflé and quiche. A keeper for sure.

This weeks harvest is actually much larger than it looks but it does consist of only these things. Lemons lines eggs and the very last beautiful yummy avocado.

Sept 16th

It's been 2 weeks and progress was slow recently. A bad pattern of raining during the week and not on the weekend led to a large amount of down time on the cabin.

However - they were able to get the structure walls framed and they have begun framing on the roof. If it stays dry they'll be able to seal the concrete this week and get the dirt back around it.

Another 10 days when we go back and things should be buttoned up. We'll see. We are already past the original due date and as I stated to begin with I thought it was a ridiculous timeline. I just want it all done by October 20th so we can start working on getting the flooring started and cabinets installed.

Things are looking good!

The view is from the back of the house.

The "T" structure is made out of 2x4's for an idea of the size of the beams. They look little from here, but they are actually quite large.

3 more days.

I'll get to see it for myself in 3 more days. Meanwhile the builder took pity on us and sent some more pictures. Good thing. I was so anxious to see the color and texture of the planks. Now at lease I have an idea.

Of course now I've gone from wanting to see the planks to wanting to see the walls up. Can't please me, huh? hehe. Really though I'm just excited because this is the part of the build where every single day shows a drastic change. Once the walls are up and the roof is on the changes will happen slowly and there won't be much to look at. I mean, really - how exciting is it to see a plumbing doing our rough in? It's when the toilets and counters and tub goes int hat will make the difference. Same with the electrician. Wires? Big whoop - Light fixtures? COOL!

So since he let me see the last few days progress, I shall show you. Aren't you glad? ;-)

OOOhhh.... I can smell it from here. That fresh cut wood scent is intoxicating to me. It ranks right up there with the smell of leather and horses. Pure Bliss.

The dirt is still moved away from the cinder block/basement portion and I'm a little in the dark as to why. I thought they sealed it already, but I could be wrong. I'll find out on Friday night or Saturday morning I guess. 

Just look at those teeny tiny windows in the basement. It makes me nervous for just how dark it's going to be down there. That and the fact there are a DOZEN columns through the basement... Eh it's supposed to be a safe room and storage mainly. I must remember this. Trying to make it somewhat functional is going to be challenging.

See you soon!

Barbie~