This crest features Gaelic lettering spelling “O’Brian”. The crest is capped by a mermaid. I wonder if it represents the homeowner’s immigration to Bermuda?
We had a blast for three weeks installing and fabricating these arches. Bermuda is a wonderful place to visit. We worked very hard, but were treated very well, and the experience in general was a career highlight.
I added several blank blocks to the container knowing that there were arches that were not yet built and couldn’t be templated, so we carved the curved arches onsite.
The finished product, mortared in, looks great and will last very well in the Bermuda climate.
The grass is difficult to maintain in Bermuda. The contractor was very concerned that we do all we could to protect it. While the pieces were curing, they were held in place and adjusted using screws and wood.
The home was a beautiful one. We arrived shortly after the hurricane that struck the island several years ago, so the beaches were still pretty torn up. There was a big sailboat in a tree I could see from the hotel window.
Thanks, Mr. O’Brian, that was awesome!