Blue Jean Dreams
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Family Games
This summer we discovered another favorite, Settlers of Catan. In this game you collect resources so you can build roads, settlements, and cities. It may sound similar to Monopoly, but it doesn't take as long to play. The fun factor? During each person's turn all the other players get a chance to participate as well. We enjoyed it so much that we're adding an expansion kit, Cities and Knights. If you have more than four players you'll need to play as teams, or purchase the extension kit to extend the number of players to six.
Now I'm checking out Forbidden Island. I'm intrigued at the description that the players join together to play against the game itself. We'll be playing it during the holiday to see if it makes the "favorites" list.
Do you have any "off the beaten path" favorite family games?
Monday, August 10, 2009
Roof trusses
Roof trusses
Originally uploaded by singram50
The roof trusses went up today! They started about 7:00 am and were done setting them in place by noon. Just in time, too - it started raining about an hour later. They may not be able to start laying the roof sheathing until tomorrow. It won't be long though until the house interior won't get wet when it rains - that will be nice!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
East end gable
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Originally uploaded by singram50
The east end gable is ready to be lifted into place. Currently working on the west end gable, which will have a ten-foot header above the opening to the (nonexistent) hallway leading to the (nonexistent) room above the (nonexistent) garage.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Trying out the Zip System on the new house
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Originally uploaded by singram50
We decided to try using Zip System panels. They require taping of the seams, but no Tyvek. The panels were as easy to install as could be expected with no scaffolding. There are a LOT of walls left to cover!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Still the One
Still the One
Originally uploaded by singram50
It's been nearly thirty-nine years, and ...
You're still the one that makes me laugh
Still the one that's my better half
We're still havin' fun, and you're still the one
You're still the one that makes me strong
Still the one I want to take along
We're still having' fun, and you're still the one
We're probably the only ones old enough to remember the rest of the verses. (wink)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Lily
IMG_4419 Lily web
Originally uploaded by singram50
I added a couple Photoshop filters to this picture to give it a more painterly effect. I should try painting this in Corel Painter.
Daylily
IMG_4407 Lily web
Originally uploaded by singram50
The color of this lily reminds me of how hot it was when I was taking this picture!