Thursday 08.08.2013

A little less busy today without the sod installation crew,
but another great day at Ramsay, nevertheless.

On site today:

SY 
Kevin & Mike - Mike custom made a window to replace the small 2nd floor bathroom window at the Guest Cottage. Here, Kevin negotiates the ladder,
while Mike is on the inside.

Don, a master mason, under Kyle's direction is making progress
with the new walkway heading toward the Guest Cottage.

SY got to play "irrigation specialist" today, operating the new
irrigation system in the Parterre garden. "I swear it's already growing!"

Bobby's framing crew installed the framework for the new deck at the Carriage House

Two representatives from Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services, LLC (Richmond) placed

traps for the skunks that have been partying through the night at Ramsay the last month or so!

Note from SY: I'm experimenting with transferring photos from my Iphone-->Gmail-->the blog. Last night, and tonight, the resolution of the pics is not very good, and enlarging them is not possible. PLease know that I'm working on correcting this. Thanks.

Wednesday 08.07.2013

 A Busy-Beehive like day at Ramsay

with multiple crews doing great work from

 one end of the estate to the other

On site today:

SY

John Sanderson - next door neighbor came over to check on all the work underway.

"Very impressed! Things are looking great at Ramsay!" He took out his check book and offered to write a check for the first month's rent after seeing the view from the new Carriage House Guest Quarters!

Richard - yard man and ever-helpful assistant to anyone needing help!

Kevin & Mike - carpenters at the Studio

 (Mike returns after a 10 day absence with serious back issues. Glad to have him back!)

Don & masons - continuing the walkways

Tim Scarborough's crew - mowing

Bobby & crew - continuing framing at the Carriage House

New hip roof over garage entrance

Brian Greenfield & crew - sod installers

(1) Out with the old...

(3) New top soil...

(2) A firm foundation...

(4) One piece at a time...

(5) All done!!

Tuesday 08.06.2013

Rain threatened first thing this morning, but held off and

left us with a mild, precipitation-free day for lots of work

On site today:

SY

Richard - yard work, carpenter's assistant,  official "gopher"

Kevin Kennedy - carpentry at the Studio deck

Nate & masons - finishing the ellipse:

Bobby Curtis & framing crew - making excellent progress on the new Carriage House 2nd floor addition:

Rafters up!

A framer's delight!

Ice & water shield installed

Monday 08.05.2013

A great weekend and another busy Monday at Ramsay.

Buster, Laddie, & Obie at the barn.

On site today:

Sherry & SY

Richard - yard man

Kevin Kennedy - carpenter

Nate & crew - masons

Bobby & crew - Carriage House construction

Grelen Nursery - sod installation

Lee & crew from Grelen Nusery
 unload the new sod .

                                                                          Instant lawn!!

The ellipse is nearing completion.

Friday 08.02.2013

Ramsay late afternoon in early August

On site today:

SY - the usual plus a little GC work at the Carriage House this week

Richard King - assisting Kevin a good bit today

Kevin Kennedy - joined forces at the Carriage House today removing old bead

board that will be recycled and become wainscoting in the new Carriage House quarters.

Kevin Waggett - our master tiler measuring the Carriage House bath

Nate & masonry crew - at the ellipse

The ellipse comes to life!

"Let's see, first A, then B, then C...."

Bobby Curtis - and his framing crew raising the walls at the Carriage House!

South wall is up.

"How many carpenters does it take...."

East wall is up.

West wall is up.

The roof begins on Monday- stay tuned!!

 The old garage is quickly becoming the new

Ramsay

Carriage House

The north wall is standing!

A new profile emerges

 

On site today:

Sherry & SY - the usual

Richard King - groundsman & [briefly] carpenter's helper for Kevin Kennedy (in Mike's absence)

Nate (red shirt) - mason and crew

East entrance to Parterre garden

Rachel Lilly -checking on masonry work

Ron Bush - double checking new irrigation system re: new sod  in Parterre garden next week

Curtis  Heating & Cooling - Larry & Anthony, installing cooling exhaust fans in Main House attic

Kevin Kennedy - completing the surface of the new Studio deck

Ipe decking boards in custom design!

            Kevin has done
            an exceptional job!       

A beautiful summer 
sunset after a storm