20 August 2014

Perry and I continued the sauna building construction during an absolutely gorgeous day for working outside.  By 5 o’clock all the exterior walls were upright, plumbed vertical, and braced in that position.  We also put up the 4 x 6 PT post that will support the southwest corner of the building.  After hurriedly picking up the property in anticipation of overnight rain, taking a quick shower, and gobbling down some dinner, went over to Kate’s at 6 for appetizers on her deck.  Had to leave at 6:30 ‘cause… mid-afternoon, got a call from our condo tenant reporting that sparks had been observed shooting out of a switch controlled electrical outlet… that had nothing plugged into it.  I think that falls into the “Not Good” category.  Got to Burlington at 8 and found a charred outlet, a switch with some very bizarre wiring, and a situation beyond my abilities to correct.  Our tenants very graciously invited me to stay for a very late but very delicious dinner.  Returned to Fern Lake just before 11 and was in bed asleep literally minutes later.