Progress at the Cabin

Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters

Work continues slowly but surely.  The insulating team came in to insulate the basement - first with 1" of foam and the next day with 3" of a cotton denim batting - for installers - so much better than the fiberglass.  They wore full respirators and coveralls.  Paul looked like he was ready for "Ghost Busters".

The day after the insulating was complete Paul started replacing the 2"x4" floor plates that had rotted out from the water in the basement.  He will begin tiling the downstairs bathroom - a brand new skill for him.

Mowing our huge yard is a big project - the grass was 2' high when we arrived.  Due to new drain tile, septic mound system, and eaves troughs we have no water in or near the house.  The biggest bonus is that there is no pond in the back yard, no water draining back into the house and fewer mosquitos!       

Getting ready to insulate

Old log chute

A Brighter Sunroom

Air ferns in their new home

Our sunroom has 3 walls of windows so light is always flowing in but it is fairly dark because it is in shade throughout the day and the logs around the windows/doors are dark brown.  I opted to paint the logs our trim color, soft grey - three walls are complete - I will finish the room on our next trip to MN.  This room will be our family game/puzzle room.  I hung up my new air ferns (you water them once a month by soaking them in a bowl of water for about an hour), and moss covered balls.

Lighting up the sunroom

Re-done sunroom chairs in blue

Warning - Bears at the Cabin

Our game warden neighbor, Greg, told us to be armed and aware of the influx of bears around our cabin.  He told us that they have been raiding the bird feeders in peoples' yards.  We didn't see any while we were there but we did see the photo he took of tracks in his driveway.  So we may be installing some triangles, gongs or bells on our buildings so that we can alert each other if one is spotted.  Bear mace, whistles, and bells may become some our outdoor attire.

When we were there this last time I had opportunity to travel to Minneapolis, attend a grand nephew's graduation with my sister Tess, and then bring our granddaughter back to the cabin.  We stopped at an antique store and rescued a giant, fuzzy, brown bear from a small crib - he was very embarrassed to be in such a small bed and holding a doll - he now has a new home at the cabin!  We have to think of good name for him.