Deck Done

The deck got finished yesterday.  Looks fantastic. We opted for a natural look instead of covering it in paint.  They start on the stairs to the pool next.

Banco and the Deck

She's enjoying the scent of cedar.

Banco in Situ

Special Delivery

We do have some awesome neighbors...... What I found in the mailbox yesterday. Happy Memorial Day!

Deck Progression

After several rainy days, the first day of laying down the cedar planks started today.

Riding the Rogue

Some of the family braved the Rogue River and took a ride on the popular Hellgate Jet Boat tour.  Still early in the season but they benefitted by seeing half a dozen bald eagles, multiple cranes and ospreys.  Lunch at the lodge down stream and then a wet and wild ride back to the dock.

Nancy in Situ

Sister Nancy enjoying an afternoon of wining at riverside Red Lily and then over to the wine and cheesemakers at Wooldridge Creek.

Banco in Situ

Banco lives on the edge.

Deck Redo

Day 1 of the new deck construction.  The existing portion by the master bedroom was taken off today.  The plastic wood will be replaced with cedar.

Banco in Situ

Breakfast with Dave and Jane

Dogwood in Bloom

The neighborhood dogwood trees are in full bloom.  Being shaded by the redwood, ours are a few weeks behind the rest.

Easter with Barbra and Stanley

We spent a lovely, mimosa filled Easter with neighbors at Barbra and Stanley's home.

Morning Light

Banco in Situ

Waiting for a morning walk.

Solar Power

We put the new solar cover on the pool today.  We are hoping to get an additional 2 months of swim time this year.

Guest Room

David and Jane inaugurated the guest bedroom.  A few tweaks later, it's finished and ready for more company.

Mallard Morning

I woke up this morning to an interloping couple playing in the pool

Wrestle Match

A battle royale in the front room between Banco and Robin's Briard, Buton.

New Persian

We recently bought a new Persian rug for downstairs. While that bedroom is being renovated, it has been in the living room.  Banco may not let it be moved when the time comes.......