Well, we are home again after our trip to great state of Massachusetts to see Michael at the timber frame school called Hartwood in Washington, Ma. It was a very interesting trip and Michael looks great. We were actually able to watch as some of the classes were going on. Dad and I very much impressed with the school and its owners, Michele and Will Beemer. Timber framing is a whole new ballgame compared to just building a house. Lots of man labor and time consuming. Also went to Stockbridge to see an actual barn that has been brought from Toronto and then rebuilt in a very, very large shop. It reminded me of an airplane hanger - only larger. The owners had a lovely party to celebrate the final phase of rebuilding this barn which will now be taken apart and shipped by five trucks to California. It was an amazing sight.
Top left is building which the class made to protect their earthern over and next day put a roof on it. Right one is Hartwood school itself, the window at top is where Michael resides. It is a generous building, classroom on top floor, kitchen and eating area plus large workshop on main floor. The apprentice have their own small kitchen and bathroom. Second left is the BIG three at the reception for the timber frame barn. Last one is the loft of the building where they reconstructed the barn from Toronto.
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Mom, Great pics, can't wait to see the rest when I return....love, dor
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