As the sun sets on another wonderful year it is a time of reflection and planning. We are thankful for so many great experiences and fun people we’ve enjoyed this past year. We also look forward to 2026 with great anticipation. For us next year will be one of transition as we complete the Hazelnut Inn project and move towards concentrating solely on shop and yard projects. Happy New Year to everyone!
Light magic
Our friends from BNR Electric spent the day hooking up the last of the light fixtures in the Copper Crown Suite of the Hazelnut Inn. The room took on a whole new look under its proper lights, and with the dimmers now all in place, the mood is truly MAGIC. Imagine waking up in the morning to see this four-foot-wide fixture over the king-sized bed.
Soon to be painting with light
No doubt operating the new laser is going to be a challenging adventure. I’ve been down that road many times before. Tonight I downloaded the machine software (called Lightburn) and noodled around to see what’s up. As expected, there are many new things to explore, new terms to learn and settings to figure out. I’ll tackle this as I do every project - by jumping into the deep end and learning how to swim. I’ve ordered a whole bunch of sample materials and supplies. Many are already on hand. This afternoon, I received word that the machine is due on Friday of this week, so it won’t be long until I’m painting with light. Stay tuned…
