Back to Black

This photo was taken from inside the dining room out.

Pretty cool snow cave.

It snowed 16 inches yesterday.

Today we skied.  We actually had a really great time.

I feel like I am really getting my ski legs.

I did do some black diamonds.

The afternoon was a little wetter.

. . but if you go 5 minutes down the road by car, this is what you get.

One of Bill's top ten craziest things

We started out Friday morning from Hilton Head airport on a 7:30am flight EST.

We flew into Atlanta which was dark and yucky looking.

Once we got to Las Vegas it was hot and sunny.

We rented a car and drove 300 miles, 5 hours, during which we did not see one gas station and we only saw about 20 cars.

At one point the road became one lane (for both directions)

We had no water, no phone service and 6 jelly bellies.

Everything went well though and we made it safely.

The views were so incredible.

We did not see any snow for the whole time.

When the GPS said we were 4 miles away I kept anticipating 

at each corner we would have snow.

We arrived at the hotel and it started to snow, a real blizzard, ALL night.

Still blowing this morning (we may not ski today)

They are setting off avalanche charges as we speak.

Bill says I need to stop asking for snow.

Rough-in Inspection

Tuesday we passed rough-in inspection.

Today we started actual stucco.

here you see the rough coat on the round part and the smooth coat on the right.

The chimneys have the actual colored coat on them already.

The basement is being insulated with closed cell foam.

(the attic and rest of the house has open cell foam)

Another busy day

Bill, Sam and I had to run errands today.

We did this on bike.

Here you see us reviewing our insurance.

As you can see, Sam is very focused. 

After 4 stops we decided to stop for lunch.

House update

All the back windows are in.

They are working on getting the pool up and running in 3 weeks.

They started the scratch coat on the chimneys.

Sea Food Festival

Bill, Sam and I biked to the seafood festival. 

There was good food and great music.

Sam got A LOT of attention!

Two beers

Grouper anyone?

The pretzel lady let Sam and Bill use her shade.

It was HOT today, at least 85.

This is a friend we meet on the beach every morning, she told us about the festival.

her and her husband always volunteer.

The sign seems appropriate although 

it did not pose them there intentionally.

The chick magnet.

This guy has a chihuahua at home, and very proud of it.

We don't have to pay for college for ours!

Random child who met Sam and Bill and thought they were worth 

of a walk.

Another random person who thought Bill and Sam would make good dance partners.

Friday, another week gone

Sam's birthday is coming up May 1st. 

 I promised him his own beach chair and he seems to like it very much.

The back windows came in today and it's time to set them.

I am told they weight hundreds of pounds.

They are for made for hurricanes.

Not quite halfway done.

Sam after a bath.  We had to get the salt water off since 

he did some swimming today with mom in the ocean.  

The water is GREAT!!

More classes!!

I REALLY love it here.

Today I took a pasta class.

As I walk in, I know half the people already!

WE MADE CREAM PUFFS FOR DESSERT.

I'M INSPIRED! 

Boring pics

Today Bill and I went to Charleston for an interview.

In order for Bill to obtain his permanent SC license, this was his last step.

The drive was great because of the weather and we just went in and out for 

the interview. Of course, they loved him and were happy to approve him.

I'm not sure this isn't totally boring but this is the colors for the master bed/bath.

Here is what the foyer floor will look like.

They are boxing all the ducts in the basement.

All the rough-ins should be done in the next day or two.

Drywall is next, that will make some big changes.

The big back windows are due in on the 24th.

Yom HaShoah

Tomorrow is 

Holocaust Memorial day