After many weeks of measuring, cutting, fitting and installing ceramic tiles in the Copper Crown Suite of the Hazelnut Inn, Matt announced this afternoon that he had finally laid the last full-sized tile in the secret room of the castle. He has about a dozen cut tiles left to wrap things up totally. This is a massive and impressive accomplishment! Since the edges of the ‘stone’ room were edged with a row of small cut tiles, which carefully follow the undulations of the wall and most of the tiles were laid on the diagonal (or not), there were more cuts than whole tiles throughout the project. Once the last few tiles are laid, there will be a final dep clean before the crew does the dark grout. It is going to look fabulous! Stay tuned…
Base coats on Downey's signs
Downey’s projects currently dominate the shop, but the last giant letter will start tomorrow, and the three signs are now in the final stages of painting. Next week, these signs will be complete and pulled from the shop to make room for a wide variety of new projects for Vala’s Pumpkin Patch in Nebraska and Kraays Family Farm in Alberta. Stay tuned…
Fifty years young!
It is an incredible thing to think that Peter is turning 50 years old tomorrow. Thankfully, he is still very much a kid at heart. As I reflect on having him in our lives for fifty years, I am so very proud. Peter is an incredible son, brother, husband, dad and boss. Peter is patient and loving, generous and kind. As a father, his kids rightfully adore him, for he always has time for them, no matter how busy he might be or how pressing things get.
Peter is incredibly talented, yet humble to a fault. He has always been a wonderful leader and mentor to all who have worked for us through the years. He is incredibly generous, never fails to lift those around him, and encourages everyone he comes in contact with. Peter is also very patient, aiming for the long-term goals, while still not forgetting to live every day to the fullest.
Our lives are incredibly richer because of Peter. Happy fiftieth!!!
