It's been a while since I've post.. and I'm getting hell from everyone so I'll try and recap.. shutters are done and up. Yippee!  The metal "old school" support brace are out and cedar posts replace  them.  They look awesome with the shutters!  Pa and Rog did a fantastic job and I think Pa only fell off the ladder once.  Our storage in the Hill Country is empty! That saves a few bucks!  We had our first fire in the fire pit tonight, with a nice bottle (or two) of wine. Nam and Pa leave tomorrow.. and I will work on Wed and Thurs and Tiff and our grandboy Hudson (inutero)  come on Friday.. can't wait!  I think Rog will work on ceiling and staining the concrete in the next few weeks.  It is going to be a long process.  So stay tuned...