Monthly Archives: March 2014

This shows our representatives having fun on our behalf!!!   …and they made it to the game!!   Ole!!! See you all tomorrow, J

Last post re: the upcoming exams. Here is the final sketch-up model for you to refer to.  Again, many thanks to Don Gillies for producing the models for all of our benefit. The shot shown the final shingle installation, but … Continue reading →

Whew!  This posting business is a lot of work – but then again, anything for you guys!! Short and sweet today: two pics of the valley flashing and the drip edge: First the drip edge (or starter)….notice that it is … Continue reading →

Well that was a fun day…..we are ahead of schedule, the exam sites are made, the shop is clean and we stared the jh demonstration…with the pressure off, I feel that we can spend a little more time to answer … Continue reading →

Second post of the day – as soon as I wake up and right before I go to sleep…..don’t believe everything you hear…. Next shot: In this shot, you can see the rafters installed. I suppose this is the “main … Continue reading →

Another in the series….. Keep in mind that a good layout will really help in the construction of your dormer – this means that you’ve got to know what you are doing with the SGF’s.  If you have any confusion … Continue reading →

Next post in the series on the way to a successful exam result….again, take a look and try to figure out what questions you need to ask and clarification you need to have….the better you understand your own confusions, the … Continue reading →

Good day today!!  I enjoyed our time together and we are making progress on the projects. I told you I would start posting some sketch-up shots of the project you will have to build for the exam, so here is … Continue reading →

Well, we did it!! We won the tickets to the Habs vs Sabers.  Many thanks to Alex and Reed for figuring out how to submit the video, and to Reed for picking them up.  Unfortunately, I did not see the … Continue reading →

First FULL day of spring….although you wouldn’t know it!!  There are Robins around my place…..so perhaps a good sign.  Remind me and I’ll give you a little natural history lesson about the American Woodcock. A little clarification regarding formulas for … Continue reading →