In the machine shed on the mountain, we have a loft. We sleep on the loft. We have a long counter so we cook there. My Beloved decided that he wanted to add counter space in the "kitchen." It really is not a kitchen but it is always protected from the rain which really helps. Wind not so much but I am okay with that.
He and Koda Bear went foraging supplies for this build. There was a maple tree of the right size that was not in the right place. Or the best shape. There was a butcher board type counter top from the ReStore. Boards and screws from other projects. The chainsaw came out and the boyos went to work.
The wood glue had curdled and did not stick. There was discussions that maybe lumber should have been placed differently. The shelves were probably installed in the wrong order to make life easy. But in the end there was is a counter.
Due to the end shape of the counter and the colors of all the wood, it has an Asian or modern feel to it. It reminds me of the angles in some of the roofs and stools I have seen. Or the lanterns. I like it. Not bad for time and ingenuity. The counter top was the only thing that we had spent money on and not even this trip. We had purchased it a while back. So you could say the cost was $25 plus time. And trees and leftovers from other projects.
I do have to admit, the boys were bored due to the broken tractor. I mostly helped with design, holding pieces in place as they were screwed in, and supervising. I worked on my sweater in my rocking chair watching them.
I have been doing a lot of resting since we have gotten back. In some ways, it is still like I am on vacation. I have three appendages with blisters so my normal morning walk has been difficult. We have also been doing some video watching and reading late into the night. Next week will be more normal. I am just hoping the allergies are better too.