During the last two
weeks of June, Frank the mason and his work crew progressed through sweltering hot days and alternately heavy rains to reach completion of the first storey of the main house. Work had been delayed at the start so we postponed the delivery of our second storey hollow core slab foundation that would mark completion of the first storey. With our goal almost in sight to add the hollow core slab onto the main first storey, Bob and Jim began to prepare the top blocks for the new scheduled arrival on July 5.The intrepid thrifty architect wanted to secure a steel beam before the weekend so while all headed for Sandbanks, he visited a few wrecking yards in the area and at one such spot his sharp blue eyes spied one that would fit.
Meanwhile Linda's daughters found a long weekend happily calling them to the County, so July 1 Canada Day we, in honour of the Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Windsor, the family celebrated high tea under the tarp at Twin Oaks with a gathering that will always be fondly remembered.
Aunt Joyce and Uncle John came from Brampton while Linda's mother Sylvia with Len travelled from Ottawa to rest under the heavy green foliage of Headwater Farms. Emilie, William and Camille travelled in the 'rabbit' from Ottawa and the Gatineau bringing tents, a camp stove and of course beach wear for the long awaited dip into famous Sandbanks waters.
Yoga before cooling off in Lake Ontario is now a ritual on the farm. Sylvia especially enjoyed a quick siesta with Len in the hammock.
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