Category: Construction and Maintenance
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Demolition!
We’re getting down to the last of the demolition projects on the farm. This old shed was near one corner of the front field. The wooden supports had been eaten by horses, and the siding was just particleboard that had been painted. It didn’t have any foundation – just some old treated telephone poles. It… Continue reading
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Final Electrical Inspection
Jake finished all of the electrical stuff except a few small finishing touches. There’s just one fixture and a couple of outlet plates left. The inspector came and gave us the final check-off on the electrical. This is great news for us. Ken can fill the trench now, and we can finish up the fencing… Continue reading
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Burning Brush and More Lambs
Yesterday, we burned the big brush pile in our field. We have to call the Sheriff to get permission now. In years past, agricultural burning was allowed with no restrictions. It’s a bit of a hassle, but I guess because so many urban folks moved in and saw burning, they had to institute some sort… Continue reading
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New Sign and Fence
Yesterday, Larry and Ken got the new sign holder welded onto the corner of the fence. The sign is up and installed. We still have to paint the holder, but it looks great! Larry and his crew also finished installing the short section of fence between our open fields on the west side. It also… Continue reading
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Linoleum and Finishing Electric
The upstairs linoleum for the shop was installed, and it looks lovely. Jake came back to start the final electrical installation. One note to self: do not take a picture that requires a flash when an electrician is working on an electrical box! Poor jake thought the box was hot because the flash went off… Continue reading
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Major Milestone
The farm passed a major milestone today. This old travel trailer has been here for at least ten years. It was used as a temporary guest house on occasion, and Oogie stayed in it when she first got here in fall 2000 with the sheep. It was not in great shape – wasps had started… Continue reading
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Lawnmowers
We got the ewe yearlings out to graze the bits of grass coming up around the guesthouse. Why use a lawnmower when you have sheep? The grass must be too young still – it doesn’t taste good yet, and they didn’t like it much. They did have a grand time racing all over and checking… Continue reading
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Shop Painting!
West McKee was back this weekend, painting the shop. We were never able to get the painting contractor to call back, so West is coming through to get it done before the linoleum is installed. He’s doing a great job, and we really appreciate it. Continue reading
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Shop and Sign Progress
The new sign hanger is done. We still have to paint it black, but it’s finished. We’re going to have it welded onto the big elk fence at the corner. It’ll be visible from both sides of the road there. In shop news, the garage door got installed, and painting is starting inside. Next week,… Continue reading
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Insulation and Drywall
I had a bit of a bobble trying to update this blog, so expect a lot of posts all at once today. The insulation people came back and finished installing the blown-in insulation just as the boom truck was delivering the drywall. Fortunately, the drywall contractor was right on time and moved fast. Upstairs, there… Continue reading