Well, we've gained some ground building my cabin in the piney woods on Bell Mountain the last several days. We have about 5 more courses of clapboards to install then the roof rafters and purlins then the door and finally the loft.
I will be chopping firewood for both myself and Bruce Bell next week. He needs 8 cords...that's a lot of wood!
The first frost here is expected in the next 3 weeks so winter is coming quickly. So far it's been a cool summer, it never gets higher than the very low 80s here. On average afternoon highs have been in the mid to high 70s. That's great if you're working outside but not so great for your garden. Bruce's sweet corn can't get a leg up without higher temps. Humidity and rainfall is low too. We are constantly watering his gardens both up on the mountain and below at the base where his house is located.
Lately, after work, I've been reading GK Chesterton works or rather books about Chesterton. Fascinating reads about the best writer of the 20th Century. I highly recommend getting to know Chesterton. I know Professor Mike Foster, Tolkien Scholar and a FB friend of mine is an expert in Chesterton and his literary works. Chesterton was an extraordinarily effective Christian and Catholic apologist. He was able though to talk and lecture just about any subject matter.
Attended Thursday night services at Clear Creek Neighborhood Church Pastor Bill Robertson officiating. Once again, the study material this week on idols we have in our lives was fascinating. Pastor Bill really knows how to keep a study flowing and interjects with very helpful ideas. We all have idols in our life and we need to recognize them in order to cast them aside.
Well, gots to go. I've got a 4 mile hike ahead of me to Bell Mountain to work on the cabin. Would like to move in the next 3-4 weeks to begin my Thoreau inspired stay up in the piney woods of Bell Mountain.
Peace and grace to you all!
BR Schoenbein
Looks great!
ReplyDeleteKeep the faith, BR!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael. You too.
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