Digging was easy... for the first 2 feet... then it got harder and harder... almost like concrete. November 26, 2005
Lower level and foundation taking form... December 2005
Trucks arrive with pumping rig and cement... and thanks to Sid for this picture. Please note the Ocean Crest Resort in the background.
Steve Pomeroy on the job
Lower level with main floor rafters
This is the main floor with the Pacific Ocean in the background.
floor framing
It can get windy on the bluff in Moclips! The framing was fine, but the Porta-potty took a hit.
Looking at the future dining area
Emile, the job foreman.
Multi-talented Doug.
Tom and Melan standing in what will be our living room and standing in front of the view for which the house was named.
Ken Osborne, designer from Ocean Shores, on site.
house taking shape. 29 March 2006
Some of the old growth cedar rescued from the forest floor. It was cut in the early 30s, but abandoned when the depression caused a downturn in construction. Larry found the logs and had a helicopter "fly the logs" out.
Our mother and daughter Maltese "log inspector's".
In the living room looking at the foyer and loft.
Doggies having fun on the beach.
Waiting for some lunch.
Lunch
One of the roofing team... great job!
Another one of the roofers... I'm told that this was NOT an easy roof to do, and can be expected to last for a "forever".
A view of the construction from the upper floor at the Ocean Crest Resort
Two of the fellows on the concrete crew.
Finishing a job with pride... they put their trade Mark quarter in the cement... in fact, they put in two.
"... a happy young man on the job with dad".
Paul, a local resident with a shady reputation, stopped by to give us some tips on how to give Steve a hard time.
The house as of 1 July 2006.
Emile gives a rookie some OJT.
Putting the copper roof on the portico. These guys did a great job!
Melan deciding on colors with painter and Steve.
John Davis, a master craftsman, working on the kitchen Granite.
Looking up to the loft from the living room.
The living room ceiling and beams.
Pacific Vista on September 10, 2006
Dining room cabinet designed by Melan and built by Canyon Creek of Monroe, Washington
Kitchen cabinets also built by Canyon Creek.
The "lower level"... a work in progress
Lower level bathroom... it's a "guy thing"
Lower level bathroom... artwork by Melan
Melan stencilling in the lower level bathroom
Our custom Olhausen pool table... stays with the house if we ever decide to sell. Lower level bathroom door is in the back
The wine cellar... also, a work in progress
Pacific Vista, July 4, 2008
"Pacific Vista. US" sign artwork by Dennis Hermey of Studio 109 in Ocean City, Washington
Beach view
Beach view from the
back deck
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