Friend Dan was good enough to give up he weekend and come to Ruston from Mississippi to help. Not only did he drive over here, but he brought a lot of his tools.....which has been a great help. It is very humbling when someone will give up free time.....which really is one of life's most precious commodities to help out this way. Dan brings years of building experience and had some great suggestions. THANKS!!! Jim and I are so forever grateful.
Son Josh also gave up his last holiday of the summer to help out. He was able to haul the wood, pull the boards in tight and also screwed some deck boards down. I know he has done a little building...mostly on mission trips, but this was something new and I am sure he learned some valuable experience. THANK you, Sweetie!
The upper deck boards go to the right and the lower deck is diagonal to the left. It made it a bit tougher, but we think it adds some character and beauty. (easy for me to say....I didn't screw a single screw!)
Neighbor Helen walked up the hill to check out the progress and thought it looked really nice. She rarely comes up anymore due to her caring for Dr. Dale, so it was such a nice surprise. She got a chance to meet Dan and chat with old friend, Gail.....and get a close look at Ace the Puggle. Helen has pugs and has wanted to see Ace up close.
Pearce Lumber delivered more deck boards at the last minute....they close at noon on Saturday. We called them at 11:35 and they came right away...they were awesome!
Sophie had been watching their every move for a long time and then she finally pooped out and went to sleep. I know she was wondering what was going on out there! I think she likes it though.
Josh and Missy and Randi and Sophie.....Ace is admiring his girl friend, Sophie. Notice Randi with her eyes glued to the tv watching the TECH/Mississippi State game. We were all glued to the tv watching as LA Tech whooped up on MSU! 22 - 14!!! You won't see Randi glued to football very often so I thought I had better get a photo! This game is one for the record books..... Congrats to Coach Derek Dooley and his team. AWESOME!
Here is Gail and her sweet kids. Missy is subdued and a Mama's girl for sure. Ace just loves everyone and everything....he even loves Kitties. He is a sweet boy.....Sophie sure thinks so. They raced around and played until they were both so tired they couldn't move. Both of them slept like rocks last night.
Ace thought he could talk his Dad into giving him a little steak. This little puggle doesn't give up easily. I finally relented...how can you resist that face!
A great steak dinner....good job on the steaks, Jim.....and Gail made some great twice baked potatoes.....there was bread and salad and I bought a strawberry cheese cake (Happy Birthday, Randi!) and a baked an apple pie. It reminded me of the pictures of all the people eating on the grounds after a barn raising.
3 comments:
Deck looks great. Wish we could have joined you for the week-end to help celebrate Randi's b-day. Also to have one of those good steaks that Jim grilled. Would like to have seen Gail and also meet her husband. You are right about all of them coming help out. Great to have such good friends and family. Mom and Dad
That looks like such a fun day/evening! Such a nice deck too! We were sitting in the heat at the Tech/MSU game and then cooked out with my folks. Wish I could have stayed longer and stopped by to say hi.
I can vouch for the fabulous-ness of this deck! (...and the sweetness and cuteness of the dogs...and the delicious-ness of the steaks, pie, and cheesecake...and the all around greatness of the company!)
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