Newly graded right side of our cabin property...and a few leaves.

Andrew with his choice of anti-weed weapons.

"I'm gonna jump dad...I'm gonna jump.

The old deck was removed to facilitate access to the foundation so it could be sealed and a french drain installed; there was quite a bit of rot after 22 years so most of the structure and deck boards were replaced.

Major work was done on this side of the cabin; the stairs and small deck that once served the utility room (before the basement was closed in) were removed and the entire side was re-graded to slope away from the foundation and a french drain also installed all the way down.

A view of the left side from the top - since this photo was taken, grass seed was sewn and straw covering added.

Another left view noting the T1-11 that needs replacing on the basement siding (the old stairway and deck kept moisture up against the siding promoting the rot.

Lonnie Edwards did a great job on the grading, foundation, french drain and deck work; the rock slope was saved and the left over gravel from the french drain install was added to the access road leading to the "lower 40" at the basement level.

More of the right side; there use to be a mound here that sloped towards the cabin...not any more.

A view of the back of the cabin - we need to get the back sealed and re-stained.

Pine trees near the edge of the basement level property.

This is the small left side deck and stairs along with salvaged materials from the old front deck; we plan on repurposing the materials and move it towards the edge of the basement level as a place to have a BBQ or to watch birds.

Well, I'm not slow, just methodical - I finally remounted the master bedroom closet doors (most likely removed by the company hired by the credit union that installed the carpet).

NC is a great place to find quality furnishing for great prices! This trip we purchased four pieces at the Broyhill Warehouse Center in Hickory - this wonderful black octagon lamp table was one of them.

Two of the Broyhill pieces were these two book cases in that newly distressed look (burgundy over cream).

The final Broyhill piece was the night stand for Elizabeth's room - we all love the wicker accent drawer.

Yup, I got this Yorkie plaque Christmas and decided to add it to my collection on the mountain (we have that Yorkie clock above that wags its tail).

Another reason to love NC and north SC - Jack in the Box! Cynthia and I grew up in SoCal and were weaned on Jacque in L'Carton - especially those deep fried tacos....Mmmmm!