WOO HOO
My Garage body parts arrive at 7a.m.
These guys were incredible!
I have been shoveling snow off this pad for 5 weeks - I am so HAPPY this is finally going to be installed. Mother Nature has not been our friend.
Do you think she's still mad about the trees?
By 10:00 the walls were up and they began to put the roofing in place.
This "street side" of the church with the parking area was so big and flat - I am so excited that the added bonus of the garage is some dimension - some interest to this facade. Can't wait to landscape!
It was cold and slippery and I retreated several times because it was just too scary to watch.
The siding went on quickly - it "almost " matches the 165 year old siding that is on the church.
I am VERY happy.
Unfortunately it began to snow and they called it a day.
I have days when the weather wears on me and I miss Laguna Beach and I miss Anguilla. I have found a wonderful blog - Lime in the Coconut- and whenever I feel this way I go to Linda. Just the title page makes me feel "at home". She posts a beautiful photo of a wind blown palm and it transports me. It is not that it makes me homesick - it simply feeds that part of my soul. If you missed her holiday blog with photos of her home.....have a Rum Punch and enjoy the ride. It is such a refreshing break from formality....bright colors, inventive accents, a home where warmth and humor flourish.
Mother Nature is not mad about the trees, she just exerts more control in Southwestern Wisconsin than she does in Southern California (except when the ground shakes). New garage does match the church very nicely. Your car will be very happy!
ReplyDeleteThis is a truly MONUMENTAL job! Oh dear! You are amazing, I have read every letter that you have posted on this blog and I am truly inspired by you! Thank you~
ReplyDeleteI will wish you warm and happy thoughts from So Cal & I really enjoy seeing your progress on your beautiful church!
Much Love,
Judith~
I miss Anguilla too! I would move there if I could. I will look for the blog you mentioned - sounds heavenly.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Mary...Wishing you ALL THE BEST ~ A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR in 2009 from my cottage to your blessed abode. I look forward to following your continued progress. ♥Rosemary
ReplyDeleteYippee! Your new garage is almost finished! I know it's been a long wait.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
W00000-H000000!!! A garage! So happy for you Mary! It's definitely the simple things in life especially when you have 3 ft. of snow outside!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you found me and now I have found you! Your blog is delightful, as are you. I've loved reading it from the beginning- you've provided lots of chuckles along the way! I'm still laughing at the poor knotty pines who gave their lives....
Happy, happy New Year!
joan
Your story sounds a lot like the "Under the Tuscan Sun" film and Bramasole. What a lovely spot to make a home.
ReplyDeleteThe 11:11 thing is that I started seeing it last year every day on digital clocks, computers, microwaves, car clocks, phones, you name it. I feel like it's some kind of message, but I don't know exactly what.
Hello Miss Mary! Just popping in to say hello, see how your beautiful church is coming along, and hoping you had not only a great new start to the New Year but some better weather as well. I do hope you are feeling well!
ReplyDeleteMuch Love,
xoxo
Judith~