No trip to the cabin is complete without taking in the vista at the castle valley overlook. Here Mr. Wright is experiencing the view of a lifetime.

Seems to be a common theme, "keeping up with the kids" We appreciate Eunice sharing some of her memories while at the cabin.

Eunice's kids playing in the meadow.

Eunice and daughter taking a selfie in the meadow in front of the cabin. Eunice called to say her kids were having a great time and that made Susie's and my day. We love it when folks enjoy the cabin experience. This beats playing on a cell phone some cartoonish game.

A NEW METAL ROOF
The final product. Bunger Steel roof of rust color put on by Clark & Steve of Darkhorse leadership. The deck roof line that used to have a sag to it has been straightened and a new metal roof put on. This was a project that was over a year in the making and a lot of helpful private businesses made it happen. It started with Jason Swim of Arizona Native Roofing here in Phoenix, Sergio at Bunger Steel, Scott Hatch of Topline builders and finally Clark and Steve of Darkhorse leadership. In the following posts you can read a bit more about the project and view the websites of the folks mentioned. I thank each one of them and recommend their goods and services without hesitation.

Not just anybody is nimble or knowledgeable enough to perform this maneuver for an entire steep angled roof line. Steve demonstrates the perfect blend of canyoneering technique with roofing expertise.

We lost almost an entire day to some unexpected weather on of the days. A somewhat late but predictable snow storm came out of the mountains and laid down quite a blanket. It was not just snowy but pretty cold as well. Clark and Steve did lose most of the day but nary a discouraging word was heard.

There were some crazy steep angles to this project and beyond the capacity of a homeowner do it yourself type effort. Here Clark and Steve are in harms way, yet tethered via their canyoneering safety gear. This was a project I at one time contemplated doing with some family and friends. As I watched these guys work, I realized it was a pipe dream to think anybody but pros could do this correctly and safely. I am very pleased with their work.