Inching Along
Squee! There’s a bit more to do (out of picture to the right).
The wood drip cap to the window was rotted so I made another one out of pressure-treated lumber. Then I covered it with a computer-crimped cover.
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I am smiling from ear to ear!
I’ve decided … upon my death, I shall have a computer crimped cover. Such magic seems far too glorious to pass up. ☺
🍷 Cheers!
Look at that precision-cut shingle beside the drip cap!
It’s really nice to have these posts to bring us away from the real world news. I am grateful for you and the house to provide my diversion.
Your drip cap is awesome!! 😄
Wont be long and that will all be painted and done! What comes next?
Another crazy idea!
In your current work location, suppose you were to clean and clear coat one little six inch wide strip, from the top of the cornice where it meets the wall alongside the tower down to the roof below, on top of what exists now, (colors, new shingles, grey shingles, wear, and all), as an homage to Bob and Debbi Rodak.
When people who are not “in the know”,it would always generate the question, “Why, didn’t you do that part?”, which would allow you to tell those posing the question about the Rodak’s story, contribution, and the way Bob has over the years since he sold it to you, conscientiously sought out house parts that he had stored off site and returned them to you.
For those who are “in the know”, It might generate a smile or the thought, “Thank you, and well done Bob and Debbi.”
From what I have read in this blog, the Cross House may have been demolished before you were in a position to buy and restore it, if the Rodak ownership era had not occurred. I am not sure if I am correct, but I have it in my mind from what I have read, that, without the work that they did during their tenure, you may have decided not to buy “The Cross House” because the work would have seemed be just too much for you to undertake. (I refer here to, among other things, the lead paint removal on the exterior and the quality of the HVAC work they did.)
Anyway, the thought that this might be something that you would want to do popped into my head, so of course I wrote this comment. I thought that that particular location would be out of the way, so unobtrusive, yet visible to serious lookers. I would like to say that I am not saying this is something you “should” do, I don’t have an agenda about your plans because you have made the best choices all along. This is just an idea that you may like. If not, as Emily Litella would have said in her high, squeaky voice, “nevermind”.
You continue to be in my thoughts every day. You inspire me when the going gets tough. I try to send positive energy your way every day as a thank you for your contribution in increasing my sense of the possible.
Thanks.
AGAIN
Hi, Stewart!
When I purchased the house in 2014, I was under the impression that Debbi and Bob had certainly saved it as no one else seemed to want it.
I’ve since met two couples were VERY much wanted the house when it went up for sale in 1999. But Bob moved on it STAT.
And thank you for the kind words!
And if I have met two couples, there were likely others.
Would you just look at that! Shingles are back and things are being put right in the world. Your workmanship is excellent as usual. Thank you Ross, for sharing your little triumphs with us all.
Really beautiful work Ross!!
WOW! Perfection all around! Soon there will be new paint! We will all smile, cry, dance, and shout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It must smell great up there with all those fresh shingles!