We had only enough time to save our cats, dog and llamas. All personal and work related contents were completely destroyed. We are fortunate that no people suffered serious injury or loss of life. We did not have fire insurance but immediately started building house and studio ourselves with physical help from friends. Funds and materials have been donated by those who are able to do so and continue to be appreciated.
Construction is, as always, slower than desired but our attitudes are good and progress continues.
Winter came early and powerfully to our part of the world. The snow offers us a chance to stop pounding nails and respond to many who have written and called wondering where their marbling journals are or how rebuilding our lives is progressing. The second floor is closed in and we're working on the first floor while the foundation for the studio awaits walls and roof. We are able to sleep in the second floor which is a great improvement over the tent and continue to cook and store tools in the all-purpose 12'x12' shed built soon after the fire. We have a temporary studio here and can marble with one or two tudents.