January 16th

So, it has been a long time since the last post...sigh.

Work really slowed with Christmas and New Year's, and ice storm, more snow and a few illnesses with contractors, and delays (ad nauseam) by New York State Gas and Electric, for the hook-ups for the utilities, but things are moving once more and we are grateful for all the workmen and women, and especially thankful for the wonderful customer care from NYSEG in Binghamton and Jack and his team at American Homes for keeping the ball rolling...

So, here you see Dad walking towards the beginnings of the framing of the garage...

And, they clearly must be listening when he speaks to them...

And he spurred them on just in time for the next big snow...

As you can see, he still has more soil to be delivered, shingles and siding, as well as front steps and a small front porch to be built...there was also the matter of steps into the house from the garage...and they were begun 10 days ago...

And here they are completed, save the railings and bannister...

The windows are also in the garage and, again...just in time...

This is the result of the ice and wind storm we had the night this work was completed...

This kind of looks like how we all feel at this point in time...a litter rough around the edges, but with the knowledge that every day we are closer than we have ever been...

I will close for now, but, will return tomorrow with more news, LOTS has happened since this stormy moment...

Keep tuned...