All by Myself, Don't Wanna Be

I worked by myself on Friday, mostly on siding. I could only reach about this high with one level of scaffolding (note the dry erase board to write down my cut lengths, which meant I could minimize the trips climbing up and down between cutting and nailing):


When I couldn't reach any higher I had to add another level to the scaffolding (by myself, need I remind you):


And then I got tired of climbing up and down the scaffolding, so I eliminated the climbing from the process completely. I set up the chop saw on some 2x10s on top of the deck (and though I'm not the savviest guy with a computer, having my laptop on site saved me when my iPod froze):


And while the folks (and the food) at the Lost River Grill have been a treat, I've been eating the same three sandwiches for too many dinners in a row. So this was a welcome change:


On the menu - bratwurst, grilled peppers and tomatoes, an ear of corn, chips and hummus: