Three Day Hiatus...not.

I had 3 days off, so I headed to the lake to do some work on the deck. I ended up staying there by myself for all 3 days. I'm not used to being alone...so it was quite different.

The first night, I had a flashback! Sleeping at our house while growing up meant...window's open at night. On the weekends at our campground, we tend to leave the windows closed at night because people like to sit around the fire and chat. Well, this week...the temps were right, the people were gone...and I slept with the windows open for once. The cool night breeze, the sound of leaves rustling on the trees and frogs croaking was very nostalgic and comforting. I miss that.

So much for rest, I spent the 3 days building deck rail, mowing lawn, cutting trees, washing roofs, yadda yadda yadda. Worth it in the end, I say. The mosquitoes have finally arrived...and the screen porch will be a nice retreat!

Here's where I am with it. Still needs the top cap and hand rails: