This was a hard few weeks. Sarah's father passed on August 26th with her mum at his side. He had chosen MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) which was a little surreal and a new experience for all of us. The doctor and nurse were amazing and it was very peaceful but all of that makes it no less hard. I was glad we went out and could be there to say goodbye and support … [Read more...] about Weeks 87 to 89: Ontario
Week 86: Forms
Forming and rebar took up the entire week. Lots of work for the small crew sorting out the complex foundation and the sloping site. Sometimes you can get forming crews but it seems that labour is in short supply these days so the crew just plugged along. We are starting to get quotes for windows and are working through the options and requirements. Not much that i … [Read more...] about Week 86: Forms
Week 85: The wrong kind of shingles
So i thought i had been bitten by mosquitos or something on the weekend because i had an itchy spot on my back... turns out i have shingles! Fun. Sure am glad i am not in the middle of nowhere carrying a pack! Sarah diagnosed it right away and a virtual doctor appointment later and i am now on a course of anti-viral pills. Luckily i got right on it and it didn't get any … [Read more...] about Week 85: The wrong kind of shingles
Week 84: Footing Forming
It was great to see the form work coming together when i got back. There is a lot to do and i am always hoping it can go a little faster but there are some things that feel like milestones. We are now building instead of demolishing. And it is a lot of building. It all has to be at the right height and level across the entire site. It also has to be strong enough to not … [Read more...] about Week 84: Footing Forming
Weeks 81-83: Wedding & Hike
One of the things we are learning is that everything takes more time than you expect. I had it in my head that the excavation would take a week. Turns out that there there is more to work out than we thought. First thing we have realized is that there is not enough grade for the exterior drainage from the basement entrance patio at the back of the place. We had a quick … [Read more...] about Weeks 81-83: Wedding & Hike