May 10, 2008

The morning started with the O’Wich continental breakfast and after Carlo got back from getting gas we hit the work list. At this point I should point out that Rick is trying to rename O’Wich to O’Work. Not too funny after the second time. But work it was…Carlo chain sawed the wood crib and while Rick motored back and forth with the wheel barrel, Katie carried wood to the fire pit. For every four of their trips, I think I made one. With the fire started and two huge piles to add to it, Carlo, Rick and Katie started the repair of the outhouse stairs and deck. I cleaned up the end of the front side of the cabin and used the leaf blower to spruce it up. They helped me re-line the edges with some logs. They also brought the exterior crawl space ramp back. After our lunch break – which Katie did an awesome job in preparing – we manned the fire, stabilized the outhouse rails and divided and conquered (again) to finish for the day. Rick and Katie attached foam insulation under the bedroom floor from the outside while Carlo and I made a new stair for the back deck. Now the last step of the deck won’t feel like a mini free-fall!
It was about 4:40 and it was time for a little R&R, showers and thoughts of dinner and a relaxing evening.
The evening was spent driving around – far from O’Wich – looking for a restaurant called Barrel House. Take 16 to 82 – turn right. Drive 2 or 3 miles. It’s on the right. No city name – it’s in the country. Never found it. (Once back at home I found we turned around about 1 mile too soon – maybe next time!) We settled on a place we passed three times. Dinner was actually pretty good and then we drove 40 minutes back to O’Wich. Another full day!