Ed has been so tired of being "within four walls" that yesterday, he needed to get out and about. Kas and Nate had stayed over the night before, so we asked them if they would like to go to breakfast and then take a run up to see the barn. (they haven't seen it since December). We all packed up, including Sadie and three cocker spaniels and headed to Acton. Ken and Steve had planned on working on the barn while we "were on vacation", so, we knew that things would be done in our absence.
We were so pleased and surprised to find out how much they have gotten done!!! The "shed" roof on the "road side" is now in place, the one on the "wood side" is all framed and ready for roofing, most of the windows have been put in.....
AND, the framing for the tack room is in place!!! This is SO exciting for me, because I can really see what sort of space I have to work with now!!!!
The other thing that I am so happy about, is how bright the barn is inside!!! We knew it would be with all the windows that we had planned, but this is amazing. I have a "thing" about dark spaces, and I really wanted to be certain that the barn would be as bright as possible.... guess I got my wish!!!!
The other "surprising" thing is how much snow is still in Acton. I keep forgetting that when we have rain on the coast, they get snow inland, and there is probably a good three feet of it in the field. Kas and Sadie just had to climb "the mountain" and get this shot (and no it isn't all snow, there is a dirt pile under there). No flowers or leaves here, but the day was beautiful and we were certainly happy to be out and about, and all together!!!!!!
On the way home, we stopped by a place in Eliot , we had heard that they build barns, and carry the supplies for stalls (doors, hardware, dividers). I will blog a little more on this later, but will tell you that we bought some "leftovers" and "slightly used" stall hardware for a fraction of the original price and now have almost all the material to get the stalls into place. Needless to say, it was a wonderful, wonderful day and we in the hopes that it only gets better from here....
5 comments:
You got snow?!?!?! We've got rain, sun, clouds, and a thunder storm. (IT"S SPRING!!!!!)
THE BARN IS AMAZING!!!! We're building (yet) another barn for some Norwigian Dwarf goats, (However they spell it.) A momma, who we hope is pregnant, and her kid a few weeks after the baby arrives.
the barn is amazing- i cant believe how quickly it really is all coming together!
I have such barn envy it is not even funny!! Can we borrow your Ed? Can't wait to see it and help stock it with hay and critters!
The barn is looking great !! I love the wreath Kass made..real spring looking..Glad Ed was able to get out and go look at the barn..glad he's much improved
Wow! The barn looks GREAT! I can't wait to see it in person!
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