pokermonger wrote:
I used to run a lumber/hardware store and saw much social discord amongst those who were remodeling, some leading to divorce. Watch out for the stress, and keep smiling
That won’t happen here for sure.
My hubby’s attitude is “surprise me” and he says it with a smile, remembering previous surprises I served up.
He is going to sit by the water with a book and a pipe and some cold lemonade and wait until it’s time to go “OOOOH” and “AAAAAH”.
He is a smart man! 
and the living ‘rough’ is worth it
Not so rough. If I get sick of being outdoors (unlikely) then there are lots of nice bed and breakfast places down by the river, or we can go to a nice motel.