Sunday, January 27/2019 - Saturday, February 2/2019

Starting the canopy

Work continues on both the inside of the mancave and the outside.  When the weather is not cooperating we work on finishing up the inside and when the weather is good, we work outside.  John has decided to put a canopy over the man door on the garage.  This for two reasons.  There is an issue with rain seeping into the man cave as it tends to pool in the corner so,  a canopy will certainly address that issue plus,  it would finish off the outside and make it more welcoming.  Also, Kay and I could sit there with our coffee each morning and enjoy the morning sunshine and the view.  That alone is a very good reason to build it!!

Never any lack of beautiful evening skies

Beverage?

Getting the inside done

This inside finish is all being done in rough fence board.  Once that has been nailed up I go to work with the varathan to give it a more finished look.  It is coming together quite nicely.  Looks rather rustic but rather cool as well.

Pail lights

 John came up with the idea of using upside down tin pails as light fixtures.  Kay was on board with the idea as she thought it would look cool.  I was not blown away by the idea but was out voted so up they went.  I was told to "think outside the box"!!  Now it looks very rustic and although I would have preferred something else, we have received plenty of compliments on them.  I'd love to wipe the smug looks off both their faces!!

Happy hour

Lorne and Marilyn left for their vacation to Mexico and we were eager to get a lot of the building done in anticipation for our next influx of relatives.  Jace and Kimmy were still planning on coming and also Bernie and Gloria (Kim's parents) were going to be here for a few days.   There was also rumors of some of our "adopted" kids coming as well.  Shit, Oh Dear....thinking there is going to be some partying going on!!   I better rest up lots for the upcoming chaos!!
Life is Good!!