September 1-2 2007: Playing under the lights

Saturday September 1, Nebraska opened its football season with a home game. Hence, no work. My able helper got an urgent call to provide relief to some overworked kids in North Dakota before the first half was over. So, after the game, I went to the cabin by myself. A forlorn trip, for sure. Sunday, I started working on the wall between the bedroom and the living room. A friend I hadn't seen in many years, who lives in Germany, dropped in. Catching up after 20 years takes a while, so not much work got done during daylight. I used my brother in law's work lights for the first time, and worked a couple hours after dark so I could feel I got something done. Then Monday (Labor Day) I finished the wall. I had to custom cut--rip-- an 8 foot piece piece using my circular saw, which took a couple of tries. My brothers "made" me quit mid-afternoon and go swimming. I was tired and frustrated enough to not require much encouragement! Here are pictures of that weekend's progress.