The big task this weekend with the ongoing Gray House refurb project was to remove the chimney on the right side and patch the roof hole. Started on Friday with the above-roof portion, this took me until it was pretty much dark. I was rushing at the end to beat a pending rainstorm.
On Saturday me and my super-model wife rigged up a block and tackle to a roof joist and proceeded to deconstruct the chimney inside the house until it was roughly waist high. Was drenched in sweat by the time this was over. The back and shoulders will be sore tonight. See the progress and results below.
Here we go! 
Not too bad to this point 
Getting this one out was a real hassle. 
Finally below the roof line, time to patch. 
From the inside 
Rubber patch, temporary (<2 months ) 
Block and tackle worked well 
Super-model 
She’s a keeper! 
Result at the end of the day Saturday.