I'm running out of titles for the roller-coaster ride of the renovation project that started in July. But, Nov. 20th marks the forward motion once again. This is about where we left off. Then came frigid temperatures and an early snow. When balmy temperatures returned, I took the opportunity to try out my paint colors. The steps make it hard to use a ladder to paint any higher. It might have to look like this until spring unless we have a mild winter. Then, some good news. A sunny day in the low sixties and my nephew, Ross, and his helper, John, were available to work on closing in the second story. But, even better, my brother Dan spend the entire day on the job doing what he could, even though it has been only 14 days since he broke two ribs in a fall. Dan had painted some of the siding before hand so we are seeing the painted side on the left. Two sides covered. One to go. They also picked up the doors that were on hold at Home Depot. Her