Raising the Roof

This is Carl Blalack, aka Smokin' Joe. He is the best crane guy and has been so helpful to us. He is my friend Lorinda's Dad. Beam, post and truss setting day was a biggie. Rob, Gary, and Johnny were running all over the place. There were some pretty tall posts to set. I think they were the tallest any of them had set before.

There was lots of hanging out there

Would have scared the bejeezus out of me. But they all took it in great stride. You can see the smile on Rob's face. It is not only that he is building the house we have been trying to for seven years, but the fact the man loves to build. Just not in the cards at this time and his age. Lets face it he turned 39 earlier this week and he is not getting any younger. But he is kinda cute so I think I will keep him.

The truss' rolled fairly easy. Honestly, I had to go before they got to far into them but it what I watched went smoothly. Rob is so lucky to work for such a great company they gave him the two days off to get all this done. It took all three of them so I want to give a big thanks to KASCO and to Keith Sims. We owe you so much and are so grateful to you for all you have done to help us!

 Robby has had a blast climbing on the roof. It is like forty feet in the air at the peak! The kids is a nut.

 Now I have to tell you we had our first guy walk off the job. He was a very nice guy but our roof and the height scared him. Thank goodness Gary new a guy and now I get my comp roof like I wanted. I think the look will be a little less industrial. We are all dried in as of today and no more sweeping the water out of the house. That is a load off. Now lets just hope the snow stays away long enough to finish her up. They were saying a chance next Sunday.... uggg.

 Now I have figured out our family picture for this year. Yes, it obviously has to do with the house. I can't wait I just hope it all turns out like I plan. We will see. Have a Happy and safe Halloween all.