The whole top of the Carriage House was blown off. The cupola at the top is gone. The widow's walk is still intact, but there is nothing above the railing. When the lightning struck, all the windows were blown out, both in the cupola and on the second floor. The second floor is burned badly. No bed, couch, art, or carpet. They are busily rescuing anything of value, which turns out to be the drop-leaf table made by David Nickerson and all the dishes. The first floor, Ken's workshop, had only water damage, so all his tools and furniture will be stored, along with his partly completed kayak.
In a twinkling of an eye, all the beauty of the Carriage House was gone. But we must remember, that it was just stuff, to be used and enjoyed. Now it is gone. Ken and I loved building that place and it was very useful to us and enjoyed by our friends and relatives. Our decision must come ahead of us, so we must figure it out.
My brother's comment was the most accurate. Dave said, "Now you have a project."
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