Sleep-over at Jennifer's

Lots of 2x6s to bolster the rafters. LVLs to build up the second floor. Then there is a balloon wall to straighten.
You get the idea. Fortunately, help is on the way.

The Lampert Lumber truck dumped a load of dimension lumber on Jennifer's front yard Friday afternoon, the first step in the next wave of operations at the little fixer-upper near Northfield.
An expert contractor will take over on some structural issues next week, with Jen, Stan and friends already busy prepping the job site for maximum productivity.

Let's Go!

There was more work to do Saturday morning as well, so Jennifer invited Stan to stay over last night and avoid the 75 mile commute to Shakopee and back. He did so and got to enjoy an evening with her local friends around a backyard campfire. Below, Tasha's daughters made S'mores after barbecued burgers and onions on the brand new grill.
It was a beautiful moon-lit night, nice breeze, no mosquitoes, good friends and a cold beer.
Peter, Paul and Mary didn't show so no Kumbaya.
We were up and at 'em bright and early this morning.

Gabby, the S'more machine, perfects another creation, at right.