Author Archives: Dave Strickler
Come On Irene…
As long as there is power, I’ll be tracking hurricane Irene, and adding updates to this post when possible… Sat at 12:30: it’s sunny with fog and no rain yet. I think we have 24hrs until we’re in the thick of it. Sat 2:30pm: Light rain is starting/stopping. And so it begins… Sat 5:00pm: Last … Continue reading
The Porch Is Back!
As of today, we have a fully functioning pourch again which is ready for Grayson’s party tomorrow.
A House of Their Own
Suspended high above the ground, at least from a kid’s point of view, a Magic Tree House is being built. This one may not travel in time, but is sure to provide the kids with years of adventures.
Work on the Backyard Starts
Digging out under the porch has started, and the forms for the cement foundation have been laid. Now all we need is some cement, five days for it to cure, and we might have our porch back to normal.
Colliers Visit
Catching up with old friends is one of the best parts about this house as it presents and excuse to visit. Old times remind us of good times, and present times make more old times. What a wonderful cycle… Collier & Vicki Collier and Hailey in the Willys Happiness is ice cream on a hot … Continue reading
First Muscles
We finally tried the mussels from the inside of the Spit, and they were great. Why didn’t we try these earlier? Of course, cardboard would taste great with wine, garlic and butter.
Understanding our Ship’s Bell Clock
We’ve had a few house guests ask about our Ship’s Bell clock, and what the chimes mean. While the pattern is very simple once you see it laid out, it’s difficult to understand if you you have it explained. Envision you are working as crew on a ship. Someone needs to be awake 24×7, watching … Continue reading
Why it’s Good to Have Gutters
A massive storm descended on the house today, and with the roof only two-thirds shingled, it was an excellent test of the build. And no, it didn’t leak at all, even with a rainfall rate peaking at over 12 inches per hour. But we do need to get those gutters installed…
Beach Plum Demise
Despite an all out effort to save an enormous old beach plum, it didn’t make it through the Spring after being transplanted last Fall. It was my favorite tree on the property, and yielded lots of summer fruit. We have already planted lots of new beach plums on the property, but we may never have … Continue reading
First Clamming of the Summer
Terry and I went out at lunch, and got a bucket in about an hour. The tide is very low today, and exposed some areas we don’t usually get to rake.