As DIY continues on Huron Bay, Jeff installs the cabinet lighting and glues countertops while I plant. The story in photos and captions below.
The quartz island became a work surface while….
…Jeff figured how to use the squeeze-tube two-part epoxy that goes into the countertop seam.
We “scootched” the countertop this way and that to line it up perfectly. (Not easy since it’s so heavy.) Then the glue. It was nerve-wracking because this is tough stuff, and permanent.
Here’s a close-up of the design called Bella Carrera, from Menard’s. I like the veining.
Jeff then set about installing the under-cabinet lighting. I saw it at my brother’s house and loved it–but it took two tries to get the right kind. (I first got the thin strips that I liked but they didn’t work here somehow, so I ordered the bars.) He made holes in the cabinet walls to run the wires through. Notice the black sink? Fitting that in, and gluing it, was also exciting. (It’s called “factory-installed,” but we installed it…mostly Jeff…so I don’t know what that means.) Why black? I’m rather unconventional by nature. Which means I’m a rather bad “fit” in this rural area! 😉
I like the final effect, and it’s also a relief they work so well since we have no sink light. (A pendant will light up the island.)
With the kitchen now awaiting appliances and backsplash, Jeff is turning his attention to the steps and I’m turning mine to the railing.
I’ve also focused on planting. That’s juniper on left and sedum on right–both low-growing groundcover. Sixteen plants, by mail-order. Fairly costly. They arrived in great shape except for one, which the company will replace.
They don’t look like much now, but the juniper should spread at least six feet and the sedum (on border) will spread a foot. It’ll be hard to be patient!
An evening paddle as fog moved in….
…gave me a view of the house and dock from the water. (And the trailers. Would look nicer without that white trailer on the waterfront, right? Some day…)
Yesterday, the Sunday hiking group climbed Mt. Arvon, the highest point in Michigan. It’s near Camp Many Moons, so I joined in. (Jeff passed. Because he’s been there many times, or would rather work, or the threatening rain. All three?) A few folks wore net “bug-hats” but the bugs were not out this time. Yay.
The recent rain accentuated the moss and rocks alongside this waterfall.
The big news on the pet front: Roscoe is finally using his new dog house. 🙂
I take him to the village dog park regularly now so he can run free awhile. He seems to enjoy it now but, on first visit, acted perplexed. (What’s a fence?)
I never tire of the early-morning sun. It sure does warm up the house, though, with all those east-facing windows. No AC inside yet, so I limit my indoor work when it’s hot.
For Many Moons 