Annual John Koskinen Memorial Toast

Four years ago last week a dear friend of mine John Koskinen passed away. John and I had made a number of trips to the Mountains of Colorado and California over the years and although he was a "water person" we talked about living here.

Since the house was built it has always been in the back of my mind that, Marlys and I never got to share it with the John.

So "Krankman" here is the annual grog lift in your memory!

Some pix's from January

The "girls" came to visit Marlys in January on their way to Phoenix. Of course, it turned out to be one of the colder and snowier weekends.

In anticipation of their visit I had to get a few of the lingering tasks done.

One was to join the two piece fireplace surround, which I did with a loose tenon joint. I also refinished both the top and surround.

I finally finished the coffee table, but we are now in need of something to set on the expanse.

We are making plans for our next life transition so stay tuned.