Some weeks ago Bowhunter posted news of the exciting new addition ("continuous architecture" as an anonymous poster termed it) to Rossiter Lodge. What Bowhunter didn't say was that he was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, Falling Water, in western PA. The original renovation plans called for a cantilevered anteroom overlooking the outhouse stretch of First Fork creek. It was to be called "Making Water" but the local code enforcement officer would not grant a variance for the french doors leading to the cooler fishing deck and Bowhunter's architectural dreams were dashed. Despite the setback a dedicated team of craftsmen began crafting a new west wing.
A solid foundation being constructed for the addtion. Note the trueness of the floor boards. That was my job.
Bowhunter overseeing the most important aspect of the renovation project.
Smokey, Bowhunter's dog, also pitched in.
The seasoned construction crew worked feverishly to get the framing under plastic before the rains came.
Bowhunter's Dad provided topnotch supervision and continuous encouragement.
I'm looking forward to breaking in the new addition at the fifth annual Big Woods Summit in 2009.
4 comments:
Don’t worry Matt; while Floyd Wright’s plans got cancelled, the building architect came up with some new plans. Phase 2 will have a new tiki deck coming towards the Outhouse beat. Off the tiki deck will be a Crow’s Nest. The Crow’s Nest will give everyone a great view of the valley. Oh, there will be plenty of casting room for those long drifts in the outhouse beat. Welcome to the new improved “Cooler Fishing”. Now you can have a steak and a beer while fishing.
Very nice composition skills on the shot of Mike's dad. I'll bet he's thinking "The next time I'm going to hire union labor" :^)
Ooooh, a tiki deck! I'll bring the torches. Nope, cancel that, Chief will just burn up his truck trying to light his camp stove with the silly things.
You can't have a tiki deck without Bossa nova music. At least that's what the RBF girl told me one night when we were in Brazil last summer.
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