Traveling to Canada, no not for the Olympics, well they are over, though someone might want to tell the Canadians, they are still on a high from the final hockey game.  I don’t know why they are so excited, they one one and we won one, so we need another game to find out who really is they best.

Our friends Jim and Dee Dee have a place in Sun Peaks, its a ten minute walk to the village, it is a cool little village, they have a chocolate shop, we couldn’t pass up, so far two nights in a row we haven’t passed it.

The place is cool, two bedrooms, two bath and a hot tub on the deck. last night the stars were out and it was incredible. Today blue skies and beautiful.

Sun Peaks one of the mountains

Herb and Tom Relaxing and Dad is telling me stories of his life

This weekend up here they have the fastest skiers on the earth, they travel over 100 mph, sorry I didn’t convert it to KM/h.

It’s time for a hot tub

The structural engineer set forth requirements to accept the SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) on this Beacon Hill project. The existing frame had to be able to handle the additional load of the second floor. This is normal whether you have SIPs or standard framing methods (2×6’s)

SIP being lowered in place

This photo illustrates what a typical SIP looks like as it is lowered into place.  On Wednesday morning, a truck will arrive at the Beacon Hill site and a forklift will take the panels from the flatbed truck on the street, up a narrow street, to a crane that has been setup and waiting for the panels. Then the crane will set the panels in place to the Fine Constructions awaiting framing crew.

GG brings donuts to the roof crew

I explained to GG (my daughter) that yes, donuts are great treat for the guys on the jobsite, the sugar gives the guys energy.  Then she asked why she could only have one.

The great thing about this location, and Beacon Hill, is the transit system. The new light rail has been installed, and I hope that they continue to make progress on expanding the light rail system.

Light Rail near project on Beacon Hill

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