I forgot-yesterday was the anniversary of the purchase of this acre surrounded by woods. I will see if a picture taken back then is worth publishing in this post- here's one of exactly one year ago today of my "camp" in the living room...and one from 11/15/2011, before I bought the place, of the house and smaller garage.

Today I worked on finishing the basement supporting stud wall under the center beam and then painted all the studs with a brown paint I had so the new and old all look the same now. I need one more 2x4 and then all the temporary supports will be gone.