We were getting foamed today, but ...

Lots has happened since we started the process of restoring the Nickellton School. It was a complete mess.

Then the Washington Woodsmen gutted the inside of the entire building.

Charlotte removed nails left after taking off the plaster lathe.

Then Kurt and Dad put in new windows.

We put in a new door.

The holes were fixed for mouse and varmint proofing.

To get ready for the foam insulation we put in new electrical wiring. Electricity was added to the school house around 1948. Before that time the school used the natural lighting from the windows. If an evening event took place kerosene lamps were used. 

Notice the outlets are about 4 feet up the wall, not close to the floor. Electricity was new, many homes did not have electrical outlets. The electrical outlets were place high on the walls to keep small children from harm. Hmm... not a bad idea.

 The foam insulation has been slightly delayed as the insulators have no way to get to the Nickellton School. Mom and Dad are now on a island. All  bridge roads are closed as you can see below.

Bear Creek to the southwest of the house.

Salt River to the east of the house.

Bear Creek to the north. When I took this picture the bridge was still open. As soon as I crossed the bridge they closed the road. Within 10 minutes of crossing the bridge the water was over the road on the east side of the bridge.

Tune in next time to see if the school finally got foamed. Sounds like some kind of prank.