My heart aches

This is not the kind of entry that I want to make into the blog , but I feel that I should, as I will not be updating it for a little while. Yesterday I rushed my wife Catherine to Joseph Brant hospital in Burlington. She has been having headaches for the past few weeks and yesterday her left arm went numb. After some testing and a cat-scan, it was reveiled that she has cancer in her brain. It was the cancer putting pressure on her brain that was causing the headaches. She is currently on medication to reduce the pressure in her brain and her headache has now subsided. Today she is undergoing further testing to look for cancer in other parts of her body. This was definitely not meant to be part of our next adventure, but we are dealing with it the best we can. Catherine is strong and has a positive attitude and determined to get through it. That is my plan too.

Take care,

Ken

Blocks

What the heck is with this snow in April!!! Today was a little chilly (-3 degrees), but any day working on the house is a great day! When I arrived, the first load of blocks was already there.



The sand for the mortar arrived.



The second load of blocks ...



Frank sets the first few blocks of the wall.



It has the makings of a wall!


The 3rd load of blocks arrives...



Done for the day. Hopefully tomorrow is warmer...

Mud Bowl

Today was a bit wet! It rained all night and this morning while we were taking the forms off the footings. We now also have an indoor swimming pool. The footings are now ready for block. They arrive tomorrow.






Our 911 number sign has been put up, so now people can find our place. 86 County Rd 14.

Cement

The inspector came by this morning and gave us the thumbs up, so Frank order the cement (Frank is the foundation guy). By noon we were done. The forms come off tomorrow. Here are some pics from today.

This is a shot of the cement truck backing down our driveway



Frank had to "banjo" the cement in this part of the form.(don't ask me...something about a Mexican shovel...)



Almost done!


Finished!

Lets get this party started!!!

We decided to install an outhouse. This will save us a ton of money, no more septic tank, tile bed, indoor plumbing. Definately the way to go. I have included a picture. She's a beauty.






















Today was a great day. Not too cold and the rain didn't slow us down. All the forms are finished. Tomorrow the inspector is due in the morning. If he gives us the thumbs up we will pour the cement. It is taking shape!!!