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And the House Color is… 3

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Pacific Blue!  After driving around and comparing all of the opinions from the family, we have decided to go with Pacific Blue as the color of the exterior siding for 8 Sandpiper.  Certainteed has many great color options but we chose a dark blue to contrast the white trim and … Continue reading →

Model Home with Certainteed Pacific Blue
2013-07-18 - Uncle Rob and Charlie - Cape Shores, Lewes, DE

First Look at Second Floor

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The heat has been brutal this week, but the crew has been able to make some great progress and today we were taken to the second floor of 8 Sandpiper!  The framing of the upstairs den and master bath has been completed, and we were able to see the living/dining … Continue reading →

Enjoying the Heatwave at 8 Sandpiper

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As the heatwave continues, we have been spending days on the beach as we watch the progress of 8 Sandpiper.  Today work continued on the second floor and framing of the walls started.  Our crew has been sweating through their shirts and pants these past two days! The biggest thing … Continue reading →

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Work Starts on the Second Floor

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Today the heat wave hit Lewes, but that didn’t keep the crew from working on laying the floor joists for the second floor.  We were watching the progress and were able to see a load of lumber being delivered which will be used for the sub-floor.  The second floor should … Continue reading →

Lightship Overfalls Hosts First Summer Sundowner on July 17

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Did you know that Lewes, Delaware houses one of only 17 remaining lightships out of a total of 179 built from 1820 to 1952?  The Lightship Overfalls in Lewes was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2011, and it is one of seven lightships in the U.S. still open to the public. … Continue reading →

Lewes Historical Society Craft Show This Saturday July 13

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Throughout the year there are many great art and craft shows hosted in Lewes and this Saturday is no exception.  The Lewes Historical Society will be hosting its annual Summer Craft Fair on Saturday, July 13, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Lewes Historical Society Complex at … Continue reading →

Aunt Sue with Board at 8 Sandpiper - Lewes, DE - Cape Shores
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First Floor Walls Framed in One Day!

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Today we were totally blown away by the progress made at 8 Sandpiper.  The four-man crew worked all day to frame out the first floor and get all of the walls in place.  It is all taking shape in record time!  As you can see from the photos, the first … Continue reading →

Happy 4th of July! The Lewes Boat Parade Starts at 2:00 p.m. Today

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Happy 4th of July!  To celebrate, we thought we would share this great slideshow video which highlights photos from the Lewes 4th of July Boat Parade.  Today’s event starts at 2:00 p.m. today if you are in town.  We suggest staking out a viewing spot from either side of the canal or on the draw bridge. (although you might want to grab some shade and a cool drink!)  Here are four great spots to catch the red, white and blue decorated boats in the parade:

Special shout-out to Portraits in the Sand (http://portraitsinthesand.com) for producing and sharing this video.

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