I Spy…

June 30, 2019•

…something new.

 

Squee!!!!!!!!

 

Squee!!!!!!!!

 

Squee!!!!!!!!

 

The column looks SO out-of-place! It’s all pretty and pristine against sooooooo much decay!

I am beyond excited. EXCITED!!!!!!!!

In January, 2015, when I was able to return all the missing columns to the west face of the main porch, it would not have seemed possible that getting the south face done would take until 2019!

The other three missing columns should be installed later this week! I am breathless with anticipation.

Of the four columns, only the hand-carved capitals are original. All the other parts are new.

After the columns are installed, re-shingling the second floor will re-commence. When that is done, I will move to painting the south face of the porch!!!!!!!!

 

 

17 Comments

  1. Anthony Bianchini on June 30, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    YUMMY

    Reply
  2. Mike on June 30, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    One step at a time…it’s sometimes hard to appreciate how far we have come until we look back to where we once were. Your house is coming back to life; so many details hidden for so long are now beginning to shine again. It will be magnificent…it already is.

    Reply
  3. Tony Bianchini on June 30, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    Hey: Did you grind that scroll work trim above the first floor window down?

    Reply
    • Ross on June 30, 2019 at 8:36 pm

      No. It has just lost most of its paint.

      Reply
  4. Annette on June 30, 2019 at 8:36 pm

    Oh man, baby steps to victory Ross. You really are getting closer and closer to having the outside of the house finished. That’s incredible 😍

    Reply
  5. Chris Mann on June 30, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    That column looks so tantalizing!

    Reply
  6. Kim on June 30, 2019 at 9:44 pm

    Oh, I don’t think the lone column looks out of place at all. I think it looks right at home!
    Bit by bit, you’re helping this house to regain itself, Ross. It’s strength is once again palpable. 🌻

    Reply
  7. Sandra Lee on June 30, 2019 at 9:55 pm

    I am so very happy!!!!

    This is amazing progress & immense sweat & toil compared to other 3 sides! Immensely gargantuan! Incredible how much decay to Sourh side compared to others. I suppose water damage & other ills contributed greatly!!!

    What a gargantuan feat!!!!’
    Epic scale if change!!!!
    Hugs & kisses & glasses of champagne!

    😘

    Reply
    • Ross on July 1, 2019 at 11:26 am

      Hugs & kisses back, Sandra!

      Reply
  8. Pamela on July 1, 2019 at 5:43 am

    That one column is giving courage to the other worn down elements on that side! See? This is what you can become! Don’t give up….Ross will take care of you too.

    Reply
  9. Seth Hoffman on July 1, 2019 at 8:59 am

    Looking sharp!

    Reply
  10. Meghan, UK on July 1, 2019 at 10:10 am

    PHWOAR 😉

    Reply
  11. Dawn Rocco on July 1, 2019 at 10:46 am

    It’s taunting I can’t wait!

    Reply
  12. Bethany Otto on July 1, 2019 at 11:03 am

    Fabulous! I personally can’t wait for that glorious porte cochere to be fully restored.

    Reply
    • Ross on July 1, 2019 at 11:25 am

      I know!

      Reply
  13. Lou lou on July 1, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    We are so spoiled. We just get to eagerly await your posts and enjoy while you do all the hard work….meticulously!!!

    Reply
  14. Dan Goodall-Williams on July 2, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    Bit by bit! All the fine details coming together.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel Reply





Your email address will NEVER be made public or shared, and you may use a screen name if you wish.