Well, here it is. The first photograph of the shack. This was early in the cleaning stage – the drive had been scraped – I can tell by the earth in the foreground. The front door had been replaced and the yard had been cleared of car parts and debris. This is taken at the bottom of the drive.
I still remember those days clearly. The long days cleaning, the sense of newness and adventure. The hopes and dreams of creating this home together. A wonderful time in our lives.
Until next time……
thecourseofourseasons 
The setting looks lovely–and I’m looking forward to hearing more about the shack.
Thank you, Sheryl. It was a wonderful old house and we spent a wonderful 10 years there. If you want to check out other Shack stories, they are listed in the directory on my blog. Thanks again for dropping by! K
I love seeing a house with character. So much that I consider charming in a building has been pushed to the wayside in these sleek, modern, “cookie cutter” monstrosities I see popping up all over lately. Give me an old house with slanting floors and doors that aren’t plum with the frame anyday! There’s history in those walls! 🙂
Thanks Sarah – It was a horrible old thing until we found its magic. It became my heart and I still miss it. I am enjoying writing the stories and there are lots more to come. Stay tuned ; ) K
Lovely photo!
It is the earliest I could find – Probably taken in March of 1992. I am looking for more pics to show the evolution. I am sure enjoying your blog – have you written anything about Eureka Sprgs yet?
K
Can’t wait to see the story unfold!
Thank you so much for the encouragement! I appreciate your reading. Nothing on Eureka…yet. Our summer has been jammed packed. Hoping we find some time in the fall. How was your recent trip there?
We just had a quick trip – lunch at Sparkys. Had the Picasso Platter (goat cheese, olive tapenade, veggies and pita) and fries. A weird combo – but hey, it was my birthday! Town was crowded so we did a little shopping – stopping by to say hi to friends – then home.
Sounds lovely! Hope you had a great birthday.
It sounds like you are revisiting a home you once lived in here… I know the strange feeling that produces …
I am enjoying remembering the stories from this home. It became my heart and it is the home I get homesick for! If you would like to read more – go to the The Last Really Good Shack in my archives. Thanks!
Wonderful, thanks for sharing your stories…Ellen
Thanks, Ellen, I am enjoying the ‘remembering’! Has made me homesick a bit tho. Have a lovely day, my friend.