start of the finish

We began this "barn building project" the day after Thanksgiving when the first load of lumber arrived. Now, about 6 months later, we are beginning to put the "finishing touches" on the building. This is very exciting, because the time is really getting close... and it's actually some work that I can do!!!!

Because the ally way runs a real risk of getting wet (barn doors left open during a rain, wet horses shaking of the water) we decided to try Thompson's water seal on the walls. We found one that already has a nice "honey stain" in it, and are very pleased with the outcome. Not only is the wood protected, but it gives the barn a "nice warm feeling".....

It was pretty easy to work with, and really didn't take that much time to get it up.

Ed and Ken got the other stalls framed in this week, and I went to work on staining the outside walls.... makes a big difference seeing these last three stalls in place. Next step will be to finish the inside of the stall (we're using hemlock for the interior wood) and getting the outside stall doors made. The list of "things that need to be done" is getting shorter and shorter....

just in time, house plans should be arriving this week........