June 17, 2015 - A beacon to help guide us home (from the pub) was installed today.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 near completion. We've decided to take a few weeks off between Phase 2 and Phase 3. Okay - the building inspector said he wanted the first two phases complete prior to starting Phase 3. At first we were dismayed at having a break in the pace we'd set but once we thought about it, the idea of having a few weeks without the hustle and bustle of work happening and a bit of extra time to get the kitchen contents moved before the demolition started...suddenly seemed like a good idea. Below are some recent shots along with a video of our new crown jewel - The Cedar Crest Beacon.

I'm glad we have some good people working on this project. This is the junction of all the domestic water and heating water pipes that joins the barn to the rest of the house. And the ones that aren't connected to the junction....go somewhere else.

Our new back door and door step leading from the laundry room to the back yard. Audrei wants a clothesline. We'll see.

This is one of my favourite new spots. Where you now see the picture window is where the doors to the carriage house used to be. The lattice make the base for the cedar shingles. In a few days this is going to look very different. We're also getting in a timber frame company to do the pergola that will extend up from the stone pillars. Notice one of our new outside lights beside the barn door.

First test a success. We wanted to make sure that the floor would hold the weight of the Range Rover. The test was successful. Of course, the real test will be if it's still there in the morning (and not in the basement) however our contractor and an engineer assure us that the floor will hold the Ranger Rover and three of four more cars as well - no problem.

The barn looks awesome especially with the new outside lights and the illuminated cupola.

Our beacon to guide us home from the pub. The video isn't great here but if you check Mike's Facebook page he has a better one.