My darling wife, in anticipation and celebration of my 65th birthday (actually, it was to be my 66th if one counted the actual day of birth as #1, but few do) proposed that we bicycle through France. I guess she figured that since I had had my left knee totally replaced fully eight months ago […]
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Projects – October 2011
Country Meadows The erection of the 80′ octagonal frame at the Country Meadows Retirement Community in York, Pennsylvania was completed last week. Because of the low roof pitch, the structure bears a slight resemblance to a flying saucer, an impression that will surely become stronger once the roof boards have been installed. That work is […]
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After quite some time in design and budget development, engineering and contractor reviews, permit and zoning approvals, this rough-sawn white oak timber frame in Old Greenwich, Connecticut is now proceeding apace. The frame encompasses a great room with second floor bridge, kitchen, dining room and master bedroom. This is one of two projects we’re currently […]
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