Building a House in Kala Point, Port Townsend, WA
A running narrative of first-time builders of their retirement home in Port Townsend, WA (NE corner of the Olympic Pennisula, 60 miles NW of Seattle). Follow us as this adventure unfolds in late 2008 and beyond. 18 months under construction, we moved in on May 25th, 2010. Photo taken August 15, 2010.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
2 in 1 (Day 952±)
Two vehicles in our one garage. Thought it would never happen, it just took 13 months. The big hold up was the wet tile saw that sat in my bay. Jim (Tool Time) Quandt finally needed it back, but just for a week or two. So for now, we have both our car and truck under cover. The truck is Tom's Ford Ranger Pickemup, which I traded for the Toyota 4Runner. It made more sense that he has an enclosed truck with four in the family, whereas all I seem to use my truck for is going to the dump and lumber yard. At least I won't have to power wash the truck to remove the mold, lichen and other forest fauna that want to grow in all the little grooves, nooks and crannies out here.
About Me
- Kala Point Builder
- Professional geologist (USGS, 1972-2008), amateur home remodeler and now builder. Interested in sailing, all things involving salt water, woodworking, and food in general. Owner of Paleo Seis Surveys LLC, consulting in Quaternary geology and geological hazards.