Things are looking up

Mine has been one of the many voices out there talking about the need to clean up, the need to paint and primp things. Well, as Andrea and I often do, we drove around the area a couple weekends ago. I have to say, this amazing spot in the Rockies is changing for the better. The overall look and feel is starting to be one of a small town with appreciation for mountains, the outdoors, history and charming individuality. I ask all those who have been complaining for a long time about the need for more general community pride - drive around, take a look, try to remember the way things looked just 5 years ago.



And in a related note. Here's the update for our place in Bellevue. Remember, our building was 1 part 1927 cool historic commercial building and 2 parts ugly additions from the '50s and '70s. Well, now the building keeps that 1 good part and adds 2 parts almost completely reconstructed (new structure, wiring, plumbing, flooring, roof...). In the end we'll have (this weeks plan at least) 1 bachelor pad, 1 larger 1 bedroom unit, 1 larger again 2 bedroom unit. For now the focus has been the bachelor pad so we have a place to stay when we are down to do work and on making the place look and feel inspiring from the outside.
So...

Next step the remainder of the new roof is installed including the tin wrapping around the back. At that point I'll be able to complete the installation of the siding - don't want to have it exposed to excessive rain. Then, the interior work on the front and rear suites gets rolling. I believe Paul and Robert have me booked in for "when the weather gets too bad for all the outdoor jobs they have lined up". Fair enough - just nice to have great guys we can count on.

Now... at some point I have a new mountain bike trail to build. I just want 5 full days, my chainsaw, a pick axe and a macleod.