Day 1

7am ... well, really 6am 

March. 13. 2011

Our first day at Pefferlaw started out early, really early. Of course, our first day would begin on Daylight savings - so what was supposed to be a 7am wake-up was really a 6am wake-up call. The drive ahead of us was about an hour, into a town that seemed to be in the middle of no where. With no cars on the road, it was a speedy trip. We arrived at the warehouse at 9am sharp with only two other cars around. We figured our teacher had forgotten to change his clocks for Daylight savings. So we decided to park our cars in a triangle and chat for half an hour...

Pefferlaw Warehouse:  9am

I wish I had a picture... after half an hour, maybe it was 40 min.. our teacher popped his head out the door - wondering where we had been this whole time...??? By this time, our whole team had arrived and we finally got to start our newest project. 

Now, you're probably wondering by this point exactly what a group of girls are doing at 9am on a Sunday morning at an empty warehouse??? Well, we are the design and build team for a netzero cottage. For the next 6 weeks or so, you will see us brainstorm, research, design,and even begin to build this cottage. You may also see us eat (lots), sleep (little), and go a bit crazy at times... 

Day 1 consisted of measuring the kitchen cabinetry we already had, a tour of the warehouse, moving some 2x4's, and of course - having a little fun. We were all happy to finally get a chance to use our workboots, hardhats and gloves - and I was truly glad I did, because at one point I found a nail in the sole of my boot!!

Kitchen Cabinetry [to be restored...]

Bi-fold doors to be re-used

Our first day ended in a visit to the actual site where the cottage is being built. Eventually we will see the development of the cottage that will cantilever over the river. 

View from the 'cottage'

Our stylish design team braving the cold Canadian winter weather

Warning: Sitings of fabulously dressed designers will not be uncommon during this project. From pink boots to pink hardhats - this design team works hard, but also takes pride in their looks! 


3:00pm End of Day 1

 

The day was coming to an end, and we all had a long drive home. We gathered around the garage for one last picture of the day, and parted ways.