Here, our neighborhood eagles are out looking for food. That's when we have to keep an eye on Chad.

Winter in November is standard in the U.P.

This is what I do in my spare time and.......

These next several pictures are what Diane does in her spare time since she is now retired.

Now we have parking for all the visitors.

The driveway becomes a reality!

The leaves are starting to turn. I would say that in two weeks, we will be near peak color.

This is what I do in my "spare time". No gas or electric log splitter for me. I split wood the old fashioned way-with an ax! That way it warms you twice - once when you split it and once when you burn it.

The following pictures show all of the siding having been installed, just waiting to be painted. Even the siding 36 feet above the ground at the gable peak. Of course, I had to hire that done since there was no way I could get Diane to go up there and hang it.