CRAMER NEWS lll

Here is a picture of the foyer project. I can't wait to decorate when it's finished

Here it is almost March already. I'm home recovering from knee surgery and bronchitis. I've coughed so much I'm sore all over. I did go to the doctors for it on Monday and came home with enough medicine to choke a cow.

The Odell project moved along very well, we'll probably go out there again to help "tweek" the rest of it after Chris and Sue finish the drywall taping and painting.

We've sure had our share of snow this winter and it's predicted we'll get 6 to 12 inches again tonight.

The foyer project here at the cabin is slow but sure. Lots of corners and small pieces to be cut. The foyer was the only room that I never felt said, "cabin or lodge", so that is all being changed now by my handy dandy talented husband.

Grandkids: Not a whole lot of news right now. Jeremy and Jenny were in San Francisco last week. I think he had sent his resume out there, but as far as I know he hadn't heard anything regarding it. They wanted to see what San Francisco was like, so went there on their school break. Misti has been substitute teaching at Northville, she stopped in here the day after valentines day so she got one of the big sugar cookie hearts that I had made (and took one to Brian). Megan is home from college on winter break this week. I called her and had a good visit with her. She loves her school and is involved with several service type clubs. (Good for you Megan). Darcy is still working at Barnes and Noble and has had two big promotions this winter. (Congratulations Darcy)

February Snowstorm in the Adirondack Mts of NY

This is what's going on at our house today. We got 10 inches of new snow last night and expect about 3 more today. It is absolutely gorgeous!!! Note the snow blown onto the trees from the snowblower. It is cozy and warm in our cabin, with a nice wood fire in our woodstove and love in our hearts. What more could you want?

Wouldn't you just love to be right here? I love my Adirondack Bridge

"The Crew" Larry/Dad, Sue and Chris

Saturday late afternoon

The closet is framed in...now Larry/Dad is showing Sue and Chris how to put the tape and "mud" on the dry wall. At this point late Saturday afternoon we decided to go home and that they
would beable to finish the taping. The doors will have to be put on the closet, walls painted, and the window framed in and a rug put down. I'm amazed at how much was accomplished in 6 1/2 days.

Our Odell Grandkids

Here is Kate, age 19 months and Mackenzie (Kenzie) age 7, Sue and Chris's two girls and of course our grandkids. We certainly are enjoying them while we are here, esp. me as I'm spending the most time with them. It's amazing to me that Kate is all potty trained and her vocabulary is so extensive at 19 months. Kate loves books and enjoys sitting on my lap while I read to her and she points out the pictures. Kenzie keeps me entertained with her cheerleading and dancing routines. We also play lots of games, especially rummikub. We fold clothes together too, for Mommy/Sue.

Saturday Morning February 23

Saturday morning February 23

After a breakfast of coffee, juice, scrambled eggs, sausage, and fried potatoes cooked and served by chef Chris Odell, it was time to start in again for the day. Gma is baby sitting, dog tending, and cooking (except for this mornings bfast)

We've been here just a week today, what a transformation in the room so far. This below picture was taken first thing this morning as Sue and Larry start framing in the closet. I think we are all feeling somewhat like one of those tv shows where a crew goes in and transforms a room.

Today the wireing has to be hooked up..it's all wired. The drywall finished, the closet framed, and taping the drywall. Quite an assignment, cause "Cramer the Framer" leaves tomorrow morning. I'll take more pictures at the end of the day so you can see how much was accomplished

Friday afternoon

This is the door into the new room from the hall. The first thing you see is this storage room.

To the left of Sue (bottom picture) will be the doorway into their bedroom. The wall they are working on, is the back of the bedroom closet and the inside wall of the storage room.