This construction update today was the most challenging of my blog career—LOL! Apple gets the credit for this post. Thank you to Dan in Arizona, Erica in New Mexico and Danielle in Tennessee. Yes, it took three Apple experts and almost seven hours with Apple Care to solve the problem! Mr. P. and I had two phones, my laptop and a shared screen with Apple for most of the day. Thank goodness we weren’t on FaceTime as we were in PJs and taking turns eating, typing, and taking the puppies out. (It takes two or more people when these things happen.)
Note to self and others, ALWAYS buy Apple Care. Go Apple!
Construction updates happen on laptops, too. It seems that all the passwords—the keychain password and the Apple ID password (and everything else I own) were trapped in the Cloud. They all took an early Labor Day vacation. I hate it when that happens. The Cloud vacation had to be grounded, so I could post today. Do Clouds drink? I think they party a lot up there. My editor tells me I need to read The Marvelous Clouds: Toward a Philosophy of Elemental Media by John Durham Peters. I don’t think so!
Construction is going great up here in the mountains. We have decks, walls, paneling, tile, electricity and water! The new cedar shake roof is beyond words—we decided to re-roof the entire house. The pickwick paneling is lovely and the new Gothic stone fireplace is just the most beautiful thing ever! Mr. P’s new rustic porch includes poplar bark, barn wood and a massive stone fireplace—with a TV connection. His grill kitchen has a huge window that opens out 90°. He is a man of few requests, but the rustic porch, grill area and massive window bar were his must-haves.
Take a look at what a ‘Party in The Cloud’ provided for us today—a construction update!
xo♥, Lissy
All photos by Lissy Parker for lissyparker.com. You are welcome to ‘borrow’ my photos—just please credit the source.
11 thoughts on “Construction Update or Apple to the Rescue!”
Can’t technology just drive you crazy, but what would we do with out it – happy you got yours back in shape. Your addition is looking so good, Lissy – love seeing your vision come to life. The stone on the porch is gorgeous and I love the gothic mantel! Can’t wait to see more…happy Wednesday!
I am so happy to have it all working again—slow here because now the tower is down. LOL
Terrific update!! Love Billy’s porch!
Thank you! New gutters being installed today and the cabinet man was here to pick up an antique to use in the bathroom.
xo
Love the rustic wood on porch ceiling!!
Thank you, the wood is old barn wood and is a real puzzle to work with. The lengths and widths never match.
You must be so happy with the way the project is looking! You have done an amazing job that will bring you, your family, and friends much pleasure!
Susan
Thank you so much! We can not wait to have a huge ‘Addition’ warming party.
xo
Everything looks great! In the sixth picture the office area. What is that on the walls?
Cathy, It is wood paneling called Pickwick paneling. It looks amazing!
xo
I follow your blog and love all your posts! I especially love House Crush! The remodel is
gorgeous, and I especially love your new windows and doors. I am planning a major remodel this year
and wondered if you would share the manufacture/source for your new windows and french doors. They
are exactly what I am looking for! Thank you for all your wonderful posts!