Payday

I was able to wrap up the job on Middle Island Point. Client is very happy and it was a lot of fun to work on it with him and the builder. What a beautiful spot, and we lucked out with the weather apart from one storm that got everything wet. Managed to get the screens attached to the posts in a fairly seamless way. Nice to be able to get through this summer financially without dipping too far into the savings account! That was getting stressful. 

Also managed to get the stream flowing. Garden is planted. Now we just need some more rain! On Sunday night Naomi cooked a 5-star meal to celebrate the girl's good report cards this year. Normally we go out to eat but this was better. Got the new grill fixed and working as well. Teaching Amélie how to use it. 

One of our teachers is retiring, so transferring her students over is taking a lot of time. Giving too many to one rather unreliable teacher who has been doing better lately, but I just don't have better options. Really hard to find good teachers. 

Got ladybugs for the greenhouse. They should take care of the aphids. The problem is that I got black swallowtail caterpillars as well. Nice snack for the ladybugs. Also worried that the plants I got for them to eat are full of pesticides. These unexpected wrinkles always seem to throw a wrench in things!

Fancy dinner!

Garden is ready for the rabbits and chipmunks to enjoy.

Screen attachments. Tricky.

They kept the roof but everything else is new.

Sean the builder. 

Nice covered workspace!

The wall keeps out most of the wind and rain. Original windows.

Rough cut cedar looks great.

Rails for grandkids to grab.

Black swallowtail catepillars.

The chef learns a new tool.