I missed yet another stunning sunset today while working on Doug's deck. It was supposed the last day of construction, but everything seems to take twice as long as it should (pretty much standard for projects I get involved with).
Sunset from the Prison of Doug's Backyard
The deck has to be finished by Saturday for the big Halloween party. All that's left is some facia, a couple lights, outdoor speakers and sub-woofer, and securing the perimeter of the decking with wood screws. I've made a few costly mistakes (cutting very expensive pieces of wood too short, etc.) which has aggravated Doug's already fragile mental condition.
Laying Down the Herring Bone on the Upper Deck
Doug has been overwhelmed by the project and is in a constant state of delirium which has seriously impaired his ability to function as a human being. I've noticed a slight twinge in his eye and often hear him mumbling quietly to himself as we work. I'm convinced he has gone mad and keep my distance when he is in possession of power tools. I can only hope that an expeditious end to this project will restore him to some semblance of sanity.
Crazy Doug Working Late into the Night
(Hydration is an important part of deck building)
On a lighter note, we did have good company today. Molly Dog, Skippy, and Nana kept us entertained in a constant battle royal over bones and dog toys. I have to watch Molly like a hawk. She loves to grab pieces of wood out from under me after I finish cutting them. I spent 10 minutes today looking for a trim piece before I realized she had stolen it and chewed it beyond recognition.
Skippy and Nana Playing
And Playing...
And Playing...
And Playing...
Sunset from the Prison of Doug's Backyard
The deck has to be finished by Saturday for the big Halloween party. All that's left is some facia, a couple lights, outdoor speakers and sub-woofer, and securing the perimeter of the decking with wood screws. I've made a few costly mistakes (cutting very expensive pieces of wood too short, etc.) which has aggravated Doug's already fragile mental condition.
Laying Down the Herring Bone on the Upper Deck
Doug has been overwhelmed by the project and is in a constant state of delirium which has seriously impaired his ability to function as a human being. I've noticed a slight twinge in his eye and often hear him mumbling quietly to himself as we work. I'm convinced he has gone mad and keep my distance when he is in possession of power tools. I can only hope that an expeditious end to this project will restore him to some semblance of sanity.
Crazy Doug Working Late into the Night
(Hydration is an important part of deck building)
On a lighter note, we did have good company today. Molly Dog, Skippy, and Nana kept us entertained in a constant battle royal over bones and dog toys. I have to watch Molly like a hawk. She loves to grab pieces of wood out from under me after I finish cutting them. I spent 10 minutes today looking for a trim piece before I realized she had stolen it and chewed it beyond recognition.
Skippy and Nana Playing
And Playing...
And Playing...
And Playing...
1 comment:
I remember when, I remember, I remember when I lost my mind
There was something so **PLEASANT** about that day
Even your emotions had an echo in so much space
And when you're out there,without care
Yeah I was out of touch
But it wasn't because I didn't know enough
I just knew too much
Does that deck make me crazy?
Does that deck make me crazy?
Does that deck make me crazy?
possibly...
And I hope that you are havin' the time of your life
But think twice, that's my only advice
Come on now who do you, who do you, who do you, who do you
think you are, ha ha ha, bless your soul
You really think you're in control
well,
I think you're Crazy
I think you're Crazy
I think you're Crazy
Just like me
My heroes had the heart to live their lives out on a limb
And all I remember is thinkin' I wanna be like them.
Ever since I was little, ever since I was little it looked like fun
And there's no considence I've come
And I can die when I'm done
But maybe I'm Crazy
Maybe you're Crazy
Maybe we're Crazy
Probably!
Probably!
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