I have to admit, it's kind of scary. I've built houses before but I've never seen one done like this. I'd jump in and help but I don't have a clue of what to do. So, I just stay out of the way and try to look important.
But I couldn't do this alone. Anh, a lady I have worked with as a guide for many years is going in on the house as a partner with me. She knows how to get the people and the materials together and is doing an amazing job of it. Especially when you consider that she is on the road leading tours for much of the time. Here is a shot of her and her group of Belgians she brought through Da Nang last month. That's Anh standing on the left.
Here are a few shots of the progress and a drawing of what the final is supposed to look like. The second floor is nearly complete and they are ready to pour the concrete for the next level. The house will have two floors plus a room and kitchenette on the third level.
6 comments:
Wow, Bill, this place looks fantastic. I bet you are anxious for its completion. Keep the pictures coming, I look forward to seeing them.
Seems that you're going native. I share in your excitement and wish you much happiness.
Best regards,
Semper Fi!
Pete Grizzell
Vietnamese food must suit you, you look like you have skinnied up on us.
Went back to Vietnam last night. The good news is it was the VN that I visited in 2000, not the nightmare causing VN of 1969. Bill you made this possible and I truely thank you for it.
Your place is going to be beautiful...and you're well on the way to going "native" on us. Bravo! Having been to VN once since the war, DaNang would be my place too. We'll miss you at the Dubliner and Old Ebbitts, but maybe you can crash our party some Veteran's Day. I trust that you're doing well and keep a place in your back yard available for Doc James and I when we come to visit...we'll have the poncho liners...lol.
...who is going to take LP outside of the perimeter of this place...? {:-)
"Yo Doggies...!"
Grady
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