Concrete columns poured

The concrete has been poured for the pillars that the big rock will sit on.

Footings for Big Rock, Ramp Prep and Rainscreen

The base for the big rock has been dug and concrete poured in to stabilize it.

Rebar was drilled into the rock first to make sure the base is solidly attached

HK covers the cement base for the ramp onto the deck.
In the background progress on the rainscreen happened on a couple more walls.

More Progress

The rainscreen placement has started, the last layer will be the bricks.

We'll both be happy when there is no more work left on the outside walls.

Autumn Garden

It has been a year of rest for the apple trees, very few apples have been produced.

The garden has given it's best for the summer, though winter lettuces are coming up.

Rain Screen

The outside of the house looks very different now that the Tyvek is covered.

Half Timbers

The cedar will be painted dark brown once it has dried out.

HK has almost all of the half timbers completed.

HK's Big Rocks

Off Loading Big Rocks

The proud owner of 6.5 tons of K2 Stone

Smaller, very distinctive rocks.

Close up of large white vein.

Autumn Colours and Quail Family

Salvia

Lemon Gem and Salvia

A family of 16 quails has moved in.