the mansion next door

Meanwhile, back on Block Island, the house next door is getting quickly enclosed—shingles, windows, whoopee! Then there will be earth moving and porches and interior. Maybe they'll put in one of these outrageous outdoor bathrooms. One could wish, for my tenants' sake, that the exterior was already finished. But looks like it will be very soon.
  In news from way the other side of the U.S., a friend has a new yarn she has spun and dyed and is giving some of it away. If you are a knitter, check it out and enter! Or buy some of her yarn. The drawing is on Wednesday, so you have to enter today or tomorrow.
Oh, and I meant to put this up. If you want to buy half of the family compound (we'll keep the other half, tnx) check out this ad. Only $6 mill, baby!