Work Weekend at the Sandcastle with the Nephews

This weekend, 4 of the 5 Sandcastle owners got together at the cabin to do some work.  We had a list of partially finished projects and one major project that needed done.  The biggest project was putting 1/4 inch bead board paneling on the ceiling.  26 sheets of 4X8 paneling were needed.  Each sheet had to be sealed first, so I was the painting department.  The boys did all the really physical work of installing the new ceiling.  We also have some rock to put on the walls behind the wood stove.  The first (and hardest) part of that job got done, the rock will go on another time.

Kris and Andy while they are putting on the scratch coat.

The rain really made our lives miserable up there, trying to keep Andy's saws covered, get the sealer to dry and just generally having wet feet is not that fun.  Friday night we had a fun visit with Craig and Mary Jo who live in Gordon and a pontoon boat ride.  And, we scored big time when Mary Jo offered us a table of theirs that they had in the garage, she knew we were looking for just exactly this table!

We love our new table, Thanks to Craig and Mary Jo!

Then we had a late supper at The Y-Go-By tavern.  Yummy fish fry and some hydration.

Kris & Andy were having Bloody Marys and a 'snit' of beer.

Saturday everyone busted their butts to get as much done as we could.  The ceiling panels look great, but it's a chore.

All this overhead work is really tiring.

Dana, Kris & Andy

It was really fun for me to spend the weekend with the nephews, I guess that was a first.  The only time I got sick of it was when Dana instantly fell asleep last night and then proceeded to snore.
Lucky for me, I carry earplugs. 

 Packing up in the rain this morning was not that fun, but the cabin sure looked great all clean and tidy as we were leaving.

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The worst thing this weekend was that our 'hot water on demand' Coleman unit had a bad battery.  It showed charged when you had it plugged in, but as soon as you unplugged it, the battery showed that is was low.  So, this meant now nice showers.  Twice I took a 2 gallon bath/shower and it is amazing how you can learn to adapt.  The second one of those 2 gallon showers actually was quite refreshing!  Although the shower I took when I got back to Rice Lake reminded me how much I love running water!!