Rough-ins

We did a lot of the rough-in work this summer (electric, plumbing, HVAC, septic...). This first picture is the septic drain field. James had great hopes that since we were moving up onto a mountain that we wouldn't have any lawn; but as it turns out we need to grow something shallow over the septic drain field, so we actually need to have some lawn... not to worry, dandilions will be very welcome.
Next is a photo showing the water input and output and electric coursing through the ceiling - everything in different colors. Next is Patrick and Katie on the porch on the west side of the house, and James mounting electrical hardware in the ceiling. (Note the grey hairs)

More building

Finally the terrain dried out enough for the septic installer to get to work! The south side of the house has been off-limits until now, so that the dirt didn't get compacted. Finally in late July the septic crew came in and cleared out the trees and undergrowth, and dug the trenches for the drainfield. All of a sudden the south side of the house is visible and warm, what a difference!
For several days after the trees were cleared out, we saw LOTS of deer tracks in the clearing, as the local deer must have come through to check out the new scenery..


Katie and Patrick and Keeper the dog are scampering over the drainfield - note the detached garage on the right side of the photo. Keeper loves the woods, there are so many things to sniff.
The next photo is Katie looking at a small fire in the Masonry heater (we need to do multiple small burns to help dry out the water from the grout in the fireplace).
The photo after that is Patrick at "work". He spent much of his summer vacation up at the property working with dad, doing site clean up and deck construction.