February 13, 1999.

The deck is under construction by Northern Deckworks. It should be finished in a couple weeks.

	The deck is integrated with the side wheelchair ramp.
	The construction is all 6"x6" vertical supports with no bolts bearing the weight of the structure. I like it!
	The screened porch will cover the kitchen window.
	The stairs will lead down to an eventual patio outside the basement french door.
	A view back up the hill (to the south).
	This integrating ramp is steep, but still allows Rachel's wheelchair passage between the main ramp and the deck.
	There's still a little cleanup to do.
	Looks great!
	Details are what make this deck so wonderful.
	Every last detail was designed-in and implemented perfectly. The benches are cedar.
	The view coming around the corner from the ramp.
	This skylight is supposed to let a bit more light into the kitchen. Problem is, it faces north. Eileen thinks it might have worked better facing east. Maybe so. Too late now!
	I love the detail in the rafters. A ceiling fan/light will hang where the wires are. There will also be two spotlamps on the corners to light the stairs and the main area of the deck.
	The downspout and gutters are not yet done in this photo as can be seen here through the screen.
	View to the south.
	On the wheelchair ramp looking west toward Clovermeadow Drive.
	The ceiling fan and stereo speakers add the final touch.
	Not to mention this wonderful Shorea wood furniture.

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