Progress

Well, despite the rain I got a few good shots of the progress for the lodge. The dormers look great and the back porch, while being used for storage, is still wide enough to enjoy. The built-in bench has a nice finished edge now and is comfortable to sit on. The men's room has a big door and there are several others ready to be installed on the other openings. Norman has started using the brush hog more for "mowing" since it is hard to keep ahead of the grass this time of year and because the bahia grass is going to seed and the hog does a nice job of distributing it. He hopes it will result in more grass all over! Norman is also pushing over trees to thin them, encourage more sun for the grass and make the ranch more park-like and less "tree-farm"-ish.

They have pretty much moved out to the Ranch full time, and enjoy being there with the animals (their own and the wild ones!) We discussed how to make it more comfortable until the lodge is fully functional and decided that screening in the deck (next to the motorhome) and putting in some kitchen amenities there would really help. I am impressed with Gerry's patience, roughing it for a week or two is fine when you know that there is an end to it. But trying to "camp" for an extended period of time and still make it to town for appointments and church, not to mention having her "stuff" in storage or at the Bay Minette house sure would wear me down after this long! I encourage everyone to bless her often by calling and brightening her day!