Introduction

By introduction, this blog will be used to chronicle the trials, tribulations, and epitaths, of the continuing renovation of what is known in our family as the "Big House". With the death of my father on March 5, 2008, my wife Terri and I purchased the family home from his widow. (My mother died in 1994.) Our original plans were to make some quick fixes and move on in. But as is usually the case and with apologies to J. M. Tennett, "the best laid plans of mice and men gang aft aglay". Upon further inspection it was discovered that there was extensive damage to the floors and support beams from not only water but neglect. My dad tended to cover up damage rather than repair it. Well that's just life soooooooo; after much gnashing of the teeth and numerous ugly words (all from Terri as I would never talk like that) it was decided that we would rip it out and build it right and that is what we are doing now.
I invite any comments, criticisms, and suggestions. Please check back often and keep up with our progress.

I will have some pictures up in the next few days.

Thanks and check back with us,

Tom and Terri Hooper