Nice, is that for you or building for someone else? I know you have done some before but for some reason i thought this one might be for you.
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Nice, is that for you or building for someone else? I know you have done some before but for some reason i thought this one might be for you.
Aaaaaaand getting closer.............................
Damn man. As much work as that is, I'm jealous of a nice solid project to sink your teeth into.
I'm sweating my bag off in this southern heat doing little piddly shit projects and at the end of the day have very little to show for the effort.
When I make it back to Cajun country I still drive by the last barn I built and just stop and take enjoyment that it's there because of all the hours I put into it. I'm also making sure my welds havent failed (made from drill pipe) and dropped the roof on the horses
Aaaaaaand getting closer.............................
You know it Bogey. It's that sense of accomplishment thing again, and again. I'm still broke dick enough that I can't put any real mojo to into horsing shit around. We've played this game a few times around the hood and it's absolutely killing me not being able to do what I can do. But that's changing. You gotta helluva project on your hands right now that will start putting a big smile on your face and you know it. Looking forward to your progress man. Keep us posted ya ornery cuss.
Wood in direct contact with soil makes me twitchy...
Thanks buddy. The words of encouragement help. I think I mentioned one of my trees falling on a neighbor's (empty) storage building. I got the tree cut up and gone in one day. It has rained EVERY SINGLE FUCKING DAY since then. This morning I wake up to "when are you replacing my shed?" Which is a fair question. I explained that it's been storming every day and I would by no means enter their yard without permission and potentially tear it up with my truck etc, but that I'd already found a replacement or could pay them for the damaged shed, since they have a second one also sitting empty in the yard. They wanted the damaged she'd gone today, so I've been out there all fucking day in their yard in 110* heat index with not a patch of shade taking the damaged shed down. A shed that's been there for 4 previous homeowners before them. I finally got a bit dizzy and took a few mins to cool down and rant.
Ive got another neighbor with a tree down that I'm trying to get a deal done to cut it and haul it off. That would pay for this fucking shed I've got to replace, but I can't get that done and make some money because I'm killing myself working on this, which is not only working for free but is costing me money.
I need a job, it's a helluva lot less work!!!
Good eye. It's not even close to done. Just holding right now. See that spray bottle on the trailer and the black thingy next to it and the box a little further down? That's diesel and heavy plastic. To the left is the concrete. We're shoring things up, then taking 2 ft of dirt back out, putting in anchors, then filling with concrete before the big pore. I appreciate the heads up though cuz you're right. Wood n Soil = FAIL.
You deserve to rant Brother. I'm sorry they're pouring salt in the wounds. Keep your cool. Literally and figuratively. You'll getter done and be on to the next disappointment in no time. The damn heat I know is the deal breaker. Grab a cold one, wipe your brow, and ponder just how good ya really got it. Be good man.
^^^ Out here in Mayberry.... architects are folks who end up stuck in ditches in their BMW's screaming for help and wondering why their All Weather Tires don't manage to come up with traction on red clay roads. And who overcharge flatlanders for additions that we woodchucks could do ourselves in a weekend. But, hey, I am not judging. If architecting things makes you enough to buy cool precision rifles... well, Good on ya! Everyone needs to make a living.
So it's ok. With a few months instruction, many architects can learn to do things like start chain saws with a pull chain, hook up a tow strap, stack firewood or fend off a very angry ferret. Some can even learn how to frame out a reloading room or do wiring.
That said, out here in Mayberry, we also know that a pole barn may not be designed by I.M. Pey or LeCourbisier (Everyone knows Frank-Lloyd Wright is, so I won't bring him up).... and it may not stand up as long as Hagia Sophia... but for its purpose, a good pole barn will outlive most pole barn builders. And most architects.
Have fun designing the McMansions!
Cheers,
Sirhr
P.S. Sorry... I don't usually pick on new members. But, well, architects are a special case ;-) Welcome to the Team Room, Alex. The Latte bar is down in the PX.
^^^ Out here in Mayberry.... architects are folks who end up stuck in ditches in their BMW's screaming for help and wondering why their All Weather Tires don't manage to come up with traction on red clay roads.
Aaaaaaand getting closer.............................
Thanks buddy. I cooled down and went to the LGS where I was hoping to trade a couple of pistols on something new. They offered me roughly 25% of USED value on them in trade against full retail plus tax on what I wanted, which wasn't great for my mood. I did however meet a badass old timer in the shop and chewed the fat for about an hour which helped. I managed to use the cooler weather from the impending thunderstorm to get the offending shed loaded up and hauled off then took a "shower" in the rain. I literally carried a bottle of body wash out in the yard and stripped nekkid and showered in the rain. It was hugely refreshing. I just finished some more of that big ass steak from last night and am about to crack a cold beer now that my "chores" are done for the day.
Hoping to get get up early and tackle that tree for the neighbor if we can get a deal done. I'm obviously an idiot.
I can't remember if I ever posted a pic of the sonofabitchin tree and crushed shed. Here's one in case I didn't:
For scale, that shed is 10' wide. That's the top of one my trees, there's still 30-40' of it still standing in my yard. The portion that came down was 24" diameter where it broke, with a 30"+ crotch you can't see in that angle. I limbed it, bucked it, and hauled it off in a day. It's now awaiting splitting:
Thanks buddy. I cooled down and went to the LGS where I was hoping to trade a couple of pistols on something new. They offered me roughly 25% of USED value on them in trade against full retail plus tax on what I wanted, which wasn't great for my mood. I did however meet a badass old timer in the shop and chewed the fat for about an hour which helped. I managed to use the cooler weather from the impending thunderstorm to get the offending shed loaded up and hauled off then took a "shower" in the rain. I literally carried a bottle of body wash out in the yard and stripped nekkid and showered in the rain. It was hugely refreshing. I just finished some more of that big ass steak from last night and am about to crack a cold beer now that my "chores" are done for the day.
Hoping to get get up early and tackle that tree for the neighbor if we can get a deal done. I'm obviously an idiot.
I can't remember if I ever posted a pic of the sonofabitchin tree and crushed shed. Here's one in case I didn't:
For scale, that shed is 10' wide. That's the top of one my trees, there's still 30-40' of it still standing in my yard. The portion that came down was 24" diameter where it broke, with a 30"+ crotch you can't see in that angle. I limbed it, bucked it, and hauled it off in a day. It's now awaiting splitting:
Alright gawd dammit. You're triggering my OCD. Get that split and report back. But video that 3 way branched fucker sitting on top of that round 2nd back from left to right, port to starboard,but ya,that one over there. Looks like a challenger.
^^^ Out here in Mayberry.... architects are folks who end up stuck in ditches in their BMW's screaming for help and wondering why their All Weather Tires don't manage to come up with traction on red clay roads. And who overcharge flatlanders for additions that we woodchucks could do ourselves in a weekend. But, hey, I am not judging. If architecting things makes you enough to buy cool precision rifles... well, Good on ya! Everyone needs to make a living.
So it's ok. With a few months instruction, many architects can learn to do things like start chain saws with a pull chain, hook up a tow strap, stack firewood or fend off a very angry ferret. Some can even learn how to frame out a reloading room or do wiring.
That said, out here in Mayberry, we also know that a pole barn may not be designed by I.M. Pey or LeCourbisier (Everyone knows Frank-Lloyd Wright is, so I won't bring him up).... and it may not stand up as long as Hagia Sophia... but for its purpose, a good pole barn will outlive most pole barn builders. And most architects.
Have fun designing the McMansions!
Cheers,
Sirhr
P.S. Sorry... I don't usually pick on new members. But, well, architects are a special case ;-) Welcome to the Team Room, Alex. The Latte bar is down in the PX.
That's pretty good lol.
Mayberry or Manhattan, wood in contact with soil will lead to rot. It's just a bad idea.
I've never designed a McMansion but I can start a chain saw and hook up a tow strap. Don't own a BMW but I have pulled people out of the mud in my SUV. I do like a good Latte.
Well regardless of the short term issues it's done.
Didn't turn out too bad eh boys?
Just like reloading and other labor's of love, there's more than one way to skin this cat and we're staying with the plan. We have people that made ALOT of money doing construction, concrete, wiring, plumbing, all of it. We could take all the main stream advice and watch the $ signs grow. That's NOT the plan. The "PLAN" is to build a building that will definitely outlast all of us for next to nothing except some time. We in this little community love doing and helping each other with projects, large and small. It's what we do. And then there's Beer. Beer helps build some amazing things. And it motivates people. Be patient. It's all gonna work out fine. I promise.
Notice the 'redneck' rolling scaffolding? lmfao Whatever works.
Vertical grain/cut old growth fir. Nothing but the cream of the crop. They don't give that stuff away. Oh wait, yes they do. "Can you please drop and haul out this 'problem' tree for me? YES. I'll pay you. OK. So you want that 150 yr old Doug Fir gone eh? OOOOOOOKAYYYY. Bzzzzzzzzzzz bam. Whalla. Free wood. And paid to grab it? Winning.
I guarantee that pole barn will still be standing in 50 years. Nice work, AJ! Nice work!
Cheers,
Sirhr
Well regardless of the short term issues it's done.
Didn't turn out too bad eh boys?
Just like reloading and other labor's of love, there's more than one way to skin this cat and we're staying with the plan. We have people that made ALOT of money doing construction, concrete, wiring, plumbing, all of it. We could take all the main stream advice and watch the $ signs grow. That's NOT the plan. The "PLAN" is to build a building that will definitely outlast all of us for next to nothing except some time. We in this little community love doing and helping each other with projects, large and small. It's what we do. And then there's Beer. Beer helps build some amazing things. And it motivates people. Be patient. It's all gonna work out fine. I promise.
Notice the 'redneck' rolling scaffolding? lmfao Whatever works.
Vertical grain/cut old growth fir. Nothing but the cream of the crop. They don't give that stuff away. Oh wait, yes they do. "Can you please drop and haul out this 'problem' tree for me? YES. I'll pay you. OK. So you want that 150 yr old Doug Fir gone eh? OOOOOOOKAYYYY. Bzzzzzzzzzzz bam. Whalla. Free wood. And paid to grab it? Winning.
Fricken awesome 1J04. Love it. Pump Handle WA getting together to build something that is appreciated and will last. Keep the pics coming..
Up here they sell Organic firewood to the idiot flatlanders. Not making that up.
Oh and Tucker... that is epic!
Cheers,
Sirhr
Let's get this going Guy's. Gotta lot of stuff to put up. Busy wet day.