By 21 August,
smoke from forest fires cleared due to a shift in wind patterns.
However,
fire season will continue well into September,
so a return of the smoke is expected.
In the picture at left,
finish carpenter Dan takes a break to help maneuver a spark arrestor
into place on one of the chimneys.
We don't have anything that will generate sparks,
but regulations require it anyhow.
The top will be covered with metal to match the main roof.
At the Carriage House,
we enjoyed "normal" August weather:
highs around 75°
and lows around 40°
(36°
one night).
This is great weather for working outdoors.
Cooler weather is a signal to bears that they need to start eating for
winter.
We monitor that by checking the berry bushes as we come up the
driveway:
they will soon be devoid of fruit.
One of the workmen has already spotted a bear on the lower part of the
driveway.
