Desert Weyr Blog
-
Winter Guests
Ken’s brother Peter and his wife Ailleen came to visit us for a week just past. We had a wonderful time! They even appreciated the snow and cold. We got to go to some museums we had never been to, did a full day of baking, and ate way too much good food. We even… Continue reading
-
Snow, Snow, and More Snow!
The snow just keeps on coming! The driveway was still covered in snow after Ken plowed it for hours! We’ve got a good two feet or more on the flats, a lot more in drifts, and even the main hay barn has snow where the wind has blown it in. It’s been cold, so the… Continue reading
-
More Bread Recipes
The bread experiments continue. Our latest recipe has been modified a bit: Mix the dry ingredients. Stir in the wet ones and cover with plastic wrap, then let rest for at least 8 hours. Knead briefly, then place the dough on parchment paper to rise for 2 hours. Shash the top before baking. Preheat a… Continue reading
-
Roof Started
The roof got underway this past week. It started to snow again and got slippery, so the crew had to quit partway through, but we did get the north side upper sections done. All we need is two good weather days, and it’ll be finished! Continue reading
-
Siding & Trim
Construction continues! Batts are being added over the siding, door and window trim is being installed, and the flashing for the roof is going up. It needs to be installed before the dormer siding. The upstairs has been turned into an additional workroom, with saws and all sorts of activity. The entire building looks really… Continue reading
-
More Construction and Farm News
Construction is proceeding at a rapid pace. The rest of the windows and doors were installed today. The stairs were also roughed in, and we can easily get up and down to appreciate the views from the second floor. I definitely prefer going up the stairs in comparison to the ladder! The siding’s been delivered,… Continue reading
-
More Tyvek and the Crew
Today, the crew finished the exterior framing, framed where the stairs are going to be, and put Tyvek on the west side of the building. Tomorrow, more windows will be going in, and Tyvek installation will continue. Continue reading
-
Tyvek and Windows
We made major progress today. The front porch is now covered, and the Tyvek has been started. What’s even more exciting is that the first two windows are in. Next up is framing and putting in the stairs, then the rest of the doors and windows. Continue reading
-
Winter Again
It’s winter again. Our January thaw has officially ended. We got between eight and ten inches of snow last night! Today is the day to put the backup rams in with the ewes. So, Ken had to shovel a path to open the ram pen gate. I was able to catch both boys fairly easily,… Continue reading
-
January Thaw
The big storm predicted for western Colorado has, so far, only sent us rain. It’s created a huge mess. Right now it’s raining over the frozen ground, and once it does cool off and freeze, the driveways are going to be one solid sheet of ice. The worst part is that the snow pack is… Continue reading