When the end is near...I get even more excited! I'm at a point now on this display, that I can

see it finished. With the recreational area and water feature done, all left to do will be the

edge. I can't believe it's that near...but boy am I glad!

Here are a few more pictures of what has taken place since our last update. I'm

hoping to be finshed sometime tomorrow.

A little blur in this one....but I shake some....farm area. Hard to see but pigs in front of barn, twins feeding the ducks, marshmellow roast

at the campfire...carolers behind the tractor...etc.

Another view

The beginning of the river.

Smokey Mountain Retreat. Snow Play Day.

A lot of activity on the slope.

More work done on the river...but not finished.

 

Here's an overview of the downtown and residential areas.

Another view with the shaking hand!

Closer view of SMR.

You can just see the smoke coming out of the chimney.

Well, the High Roller's Casino is back this year. We might mention that gambling is not allowed at Heather Ridge. The steamboat is

rented each year for Christmas light tours in our little town.

A rear view of the steamboat and unfinshed river area

Cabins and the Jingle Bell Houseboat wait for finishing touches

The Super Chief has pulled into the station. The train is always a big hit with the kids that visit each year.....all the kids....big and small!

View down the track

This picture was taken from one side of the bridge looking through the tunnel

More to follow in a day or two.