Weekend warriors



The barn as seen from the driveway.  It is 32 x 60.



Chris finishing the corner sofit.

This past weekend we completed the soffits and facia on the barn. It has not been easy.  It rains 3/4 days so even on the days without rain,  it is still really muddy.  Chris started to build the cupola and when that is complete we can order the roofer to put shingles on. I am really happy that I don't have to go way up on the high ladder any more. Those gable end were tricky.

We have started the process for our construction loan, so hopefully construction will begin befor the year ends.

In other news I have passed my test to be a Virginia Certified Land Disturber.   You need to hire one before the county will issue you a building permit.  So we decided It would be cheaper for me to take the test.  Just one less contractor we will have to pay. I am sure plenty of you will get a good laugh out of that one.  I even have an official certificate!  What I really want is a big digger I can drive to make it official.

Earthquake, Hurricane and life goes on

After surviving the Earthquake and Hurricane in the same week, we are back to business.  Work on the barn is slow going.  We have had lots of rain lately and lots more rain in the forecast.  We did get the trim boards and soffits delivered last week and got one side of soffits installed, 1/2 of the skirt board up for the siding, garage doors trimmed and half of the windows trimmed.

This week the health inspector will make his first trip out to look at the well and septic for clearance to release the building permit. We should also be getting the garage doors installed. Chris is back at work full time now so things will have to be completed on weekends only.

Pear shaped puffball mushrooms from our yard.  They are supposed to be delicious, but I am not sure I am ready to test that.

Artichoke Flowers in the garden. 

Just a cool little mushroom.  I have got to find out what it is.