while the cat's away

I went out to Mom's new studio building. She's built this to serve as a workshop for projects and a place to store craft and garden things. Hopefully freeing up garage space...

When she hatched the plan, I perked up. I suggested the roof could serve as an observatory! She liked the idea, nay, embraced it. I've been surprised how supportive she's been.



I unlocked the door and stepped in. And was immediately surprised how bright it is. This will be enjoyable for her, I think.

It's wired. Her contractor has put in sockets around the perimeter. We'll have power for the telescope(s) and computer.

I climbed the step ladder to the loft level. This too is a good size. Mom had explained that the builder is going to make a staircase which turns or switches back so to reduce the footprint into the studio. Sounds like a good plan.

You have to duck in the loft, otherwise you'll bean yourself.

Through the short door, I stepped onto the deck. And was blown away. It's huge! Roomy. There will be lots of space around Mom's Edmund telescope, full access. The deck will accommodate a chair or two for guests. There will even be room for a table or stand. Wow.

I looked at the skyline from the north and south ends of the deck. I like the south a little better.

Hey! There's a plug out here. Very cool. We've got power on the deck.

This is gonna be great.

I stepped back into the loft. It's generous. Suddenly I realised that there's so much space up here that I'll be able to build a workstation! I'll make an integrated table and some shelves. It will make a good space for resting, planning the next star hop, warming up in the winter. It will be excellent for keeping materials out of the dew. I immediately started consider red light options... Amazing.

The cordless phone works out this far...

All my concerns are allayed.