Friday Set up the forms between two of the gazebo columns at Ahi for another concrete pour. Using the generator to produce electricity for the electric cement mixer is much easier than mixing it in the wheelbarrow. After pouring the concrete in this formed area under the gazebo, I worked on creating steps into the shower.Continue reading “May 12, 2023”
Category Archives: Construction
May 11, 2023
Thursday I spent the day shoveling, raking, and hauling a 15 ton delivery of sand and rock at the top of the Ahi lot that came yesterday. By no means, am I finished. I made a big dent in the pile, but it will take more work to distribute this pile to where I want it. The drivewayContinue reading “May 11, 2023”
May 10, 2023
Wednesday I put the last piece of roofing on the gazebo roof – I should say that I “placed” it there, because I have no more tar to glue it down with. I will have to depend on boards I will lay on it to hold it in place until I can get some more tar.Continue reading “May 10, 2023”
May 9, 2023
Tuesday Poured concrete in the forms for a seat/shelf in the shower at Ahi. I used the rebar that I picked up in Hilo as reinforcement as well as some garden fencing. I also poured the first two sections of concrete for the floor under the gazebo. TTFN
November 2022
Early November called for a return to the Big Island. Changing planes in Oakland The approach to the island was much the same as usual, lots of clouds gathered around the mountains covering their mid elevations with the peaks of the volcanoes poking their heads through. Mauna Loa with the east coast of Hawaii AContinue reading “November 2022”
Play it Again, Sam!
Sept 9 – 6 AM flight leaving Phx Sky Harbor to Kona, with a stop over in Oakland. We should arrive at 12:10. At the same time, Hurricane Kay is slowly moving up the west coast of Baja California! I am glad we are flying through Oakland and not LA as this might not haveContinue reading “Play it Again, Sam!”
Lots of Progress
Leaving Hawai’i
Septic System
Another step forward. On my trip to Hawaii in July/August I have successfully completed the installation of a septic system on the property. This is in preparation of building the house. Most homes in Hawaii outside the major cities, have a cesspool; a large hole in the ground where the sewage from the toilet, kitchen,Continue reading “Septic System”
Another Great Trip
The end of april saw me headed back to continue with what work I could do in Hawaii. And of course, to go to the beach/ocean! The major project I wanted to concentrate on was the outdoor kitchen area/Gazebo. On the last two trips, I have been raising the original 12 x 12 deck toContinue reading “Another Great Trip”
Marching forward
With all due respect and multiple appologies to CCR: Just got home from (Paradise), lock the front door, oh boy!Got to sit down, take a rest on the porch.Imagination sets in, pretty soon I’m singing, Chorus:Doo, doo, doo, Looking out my back door.There’s a giant doing cartwheels,A statue wearing high heels.Look at all the happyContinue reading “Marching forward”
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