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| Marie outlined in an archway at Mont Royal Cemetary |
This weekend Marie and I drove up to the cabin, stopping off in Ange Gardien, just south of Granby, to discuss the design and initiate the drawing of the house plans with
Structure Alternative, a local business which specializes in in-plant production, transportation and installation of wooden structures for the residential markets. We have decided to go with this company as it has been the most professional and know what they are talking about when it comes to putting up walls and roofs. We have had a disappointing experience with two other house builders we have been dealing with this year,
Maisons Laprise , a prefab manufacturer, and
Timberblock, who produces log homes. Little followup and disorganized staff seemed to highlight these two companies so we are happy now to have found someone we have complete confidence in.
We snowshoed up Maxime and our driveway in a heavy snowstorm when we got to our property. Even in low 4 wheel drive I was unable to negogiate the incline due to a layer of ice under the snow- the first time I haven't been able to get up Maxime in four winters there! Muffy came with us and jumped through the deep snow like a rabbit. She loves it there and the years seem to fall off her when she gets outside in the wilderness.
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| Marie visiting with Patrick, Mont Royal Cemetary |
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| Me and Marie, Mont Royal Cemetary |
Before going out to the Townships this weekend I managed this week to finish the main entranceway and paint the pantry. Next job? Build a cabinet for the washer and dryer.
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| Window to pantry from dining room |
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| Inside the pantry |
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| Our Mexican silver and copper sculpture, in pass-through between dining and living room |
But, deciding I had had just about enough and as it was such a beautiful day today, we took a few hours off to drive up to Mont Royal Cemetary to visit with Patrick. The sun was shining and there was no wind so afterwards we took the opportunity to stop off at the top of the mountain to see the city stretched out below. It really is a beautiful spot and one more reason Montreal is such a great place to live. We will visit often once we move away and we need to reconnect with civilization!... Our prayers and thoughts are with those who have suffered and lost loved ones in New Zealand this past week.
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| Marie and view of Montreal (Olympic Stadium in distance) - click for larger view |
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| Me and view of Montreal (St Lawrence River in distance) - click for larger view |
