I've posted some pictures on MySpace page myspace.com/toddpcwv (more pics to come) for our 'barn raising'. It's a 12' x 12' barn/workshop for dad.
This is the summer of projects! I've built a tall backyard shed, moved the old one UP the hill (my neighbor is still trying to figure out how I pull THAT off), fill in the hole left by the shed with a couple of truck loads of dirt, opened up a stairway path into our woods, transplanted a TON of grass, rebuilt, remulched several flower areas, fixed the driveway retaining wall, capped/repainted the frontyard fence with decorative post balls, and... a couple of other things I'm sure.
Now.... for the barn, Dad and I both have taken about 2 weeks off of work to build it. He had ordered the 'kit' from 84 lumber a few weeks ago, and it's been HAUNTING us there in the front yard! We've done a few building projects before, but nothing of this scope!
It didn't help that after WEEKS of hot, sunny, DRY days - we've had to duck and cover from the thunderstorms the first few days of our vacation.
We've gotten a little help, though. My brother Scott has come over and spent a few days and several hours laughing and building - and Josh, an old buddy, also helped out this last weekend.
A week later, it's looking like something! The foundation is down, level and the walls are up. The roof trusses are up and the plywood is nailed in place. There is still more to do - but I think we'll get it done this week.
... if the weather holds.
Quote for the summer, "It's a good day when you can do one or two "impossible" things."
Sunday, July 22, 2007
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