Day 56 Wednesday, September 26, 2001

It got into the 30's last night. Brrrrr. You know I hate the cold. I'd better get moving. I mark the position of all the joists on the box and perimeter beams and carry them onto the foundation, one at a time. Damn I wish I was big and strong, 2x10x12' or 14's are heavy. Once I get them propped up on the box beam I go inside, set up scaffolding, put the joists in place and nail them in. 47 times. I finish all the full joists at 7:30 and by then I can see my breath. Chilly, but calm and clear. It cleared up as the sun went down, naturally. Tomorrow I hope to finish the blocking, bridging and stairway opening joists. I will be sheathing the floor this weekend, maybe even laying the first logs. Are you listening Butchie? Hint, hint. Its safe to come back, all the blocks are laid.

11 hours, cloudy around 58.