Visitors

Our close friends from Phoenixville the Evans (Jan and Bill) and the Carnevales (Lauren, Tom, James and William) have recently been down for visits. While Jan and Bill visited, we roped them into protesting the development of local farm land (you never know what you'll be roped into when you visit us!!!). During the Carnevale visit, the boys went swimming in the pool & we toured Lewes including several local museums.

3rd Floor Complete!!!

Finally, the 3rd floor is done. Still working on the 2nd floor.

2nd Floor Heart Pine Wood Floor

Typical in old homes of Lewes, the 2nd and 3rd floors would be made of pine. We had antique reclaimed heart pine milled from old barn beams. The wood sat for several weeks in the living room getting used to the humidity, etc. It’s been an obstacle course getting around the pile!!! Also shown is Tom installing the 2nd floor.

Top of the Stair Tower

Tom trimming out the window top in the stairwell; Richard following with the “detailing” work (alright, it’s really cleaning up).

Gardens

The plants and flowers seem to like the Lewes climate. Did Tom add any nuclear fuel to the tomato plants????

Front of the House

Finally, some vegetation hiding the dirt (I mean earth) piles.

Summer Visitors

Despite the construction, we’ve had some wonderful visitors this summer. 4th of July party; the Paradiso/Moynihan family from Montreal (seen rummaging through Richard’s utensil drawers & Brian eating sushi with Tom/Richard), Anna and Jim Steininger with their friend Antonella from Italy, and the Donoghue’s from Baltimore (Liz and Bruce pictured).