Once we arrived at our cabin in Jemez Springs, we did indeed have a list of projects. Thanks to Sue's brother, Jon Lloyd, we were able to make some rather major adjustments to our cabin ... and in record time. We tore down a wall between the existing living room and master bedroom to make one large living space, which included repair and replacement of the pine paneling in many places. While in destructo mode, we also did some rewiring (which involved JD crawling under the house through the mouse poop, always unpleasant!). Thanks to JD, we now have upgraded electrical outlets in new and convenient locations.
After the walls came down, we put down a brand new "floating" laminate floor (replacing the 1950's green striped, rubber-backed carpet) ... wow, what a change. When we pulled the old carpet up, the rubber had turned to gray dust, which flew over everything. Despite the previous submission about relaxation, we invested some major sweat equity in our little place and drew the oohs and aahs of neighbors and visitors alike.
Shortly after Jon left, Steve's new workspace arrived. He now has his very own office (which also doubles as a guestroom). Lest you think that his space is just a shed, let us assure you that it has all the comforts of the main house (electricity, overhead fan, area rug) PLUS two large windows that afford him a fabulous view off the national forest that borders our land. The only thing that disturbes him are the chipmunks that beg peanuts at his door. Of course, Steve's office will never to compare to Sue's shed (known as the "Moose Works") which houses all the tools, lumber and camping supplies!
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