Van Guard

This has been something of an epic season for the van. Joanne's Kona began throwing sensor errors on the left rear, so I tore it down and gave her the van to use--whereupon the van began doing the same thing. Its last mission was the August 24 collection of Frey, after which I confined it to the garage. When I started to remove the left rear bearing, Frey thought I was fighting something, so he tried to drag me out by my nose. Ow. At last I pulled the bearing, and did a three wheel brake job. One to go.

First Fire

 This is our first wood fire of the season--and I only just finished cleaning the chimney and smoke pipe! 

Frey

 We brought him home just a week ago. I think he's going to fit in just fine.

Siding

Nearly done the ground floor siding on the North side. Now I need more for the second story. 

Dry

This is a truly dry summer. Here is our Panama, the ever flowing stream originating on Ralph's land.

Dry as dust.

Once More...

 The long delayed vinyl siding replacement resumes. There was some rot along the bottom, and the usual problem with original thick sheathing under the hood mould. As always, 3/4 inch plywood was my solution. 

Relearning

 I had to dig out the old jigs and re-teach myself how to make the caps for the exterior window headers. I made two of 8" planks before realizing I would need 10" ones! Never mind--good practice and they will come in handing for the garage windows, if nothing else.