Our Adventure in the Country

Enjoying Our Adventure in the Country!

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Setting the Anchor

Andrew wanted to set the anchor in the top of the dome. The anchor has an eye on both ends to make dome maintenance easier. On Wednesday, Andrew and Zachary climbed up the dome to drill a pilot hole through the foam and concrete. Michael was the ground crew, tying needed equipment on the rope. After Andrew had drilled the hole from the top, he had to drill from the inside. This required several trips up and down the dome.

After Andrew inserted the bolt, Michael tightened it from inside of the dome. While Andrew and Zachary tightened it from the the top of the dome.

Michael sitting on top of the scaffolding inside the dome, waiting for further instruction.

Andrew holding the rope while Zachary climbs back down the dome.

Zachary, in his Swiss seat, walking down the side of the dome.

Job well done, boys!

Windows

Here are the windows for our dome.

They were delivered a few weeks ago. The doors have been ordered and should be here in about a month. Here is a picture of the front door we ordered.

We also ordered two doors with glass in the top half of them (one will be the back door and one will be the upstairs door) and a set of french door for the kitchen.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Snow on the Dome

We woke up yesterday morning to about an inch of snow. Here is what the dome looked like with the snow on it.

The snow is gone now. The kids are praying for more!