project status: August 31, 2007

Well, the new barn is really beginning to take shape now. 2 walls complete, and beginning to start work on the floor for the storage room. I took some more pictures this afternoon at feeding time for the horse. She is really grateful for her new dining room:)

barn raising update: Day 2

Today I finished putting the roof on. Then for the rest of the day I patched holes in the old tin. I knew that can of plastic roof patch would come in handy someday. Didn't have time to take any pictures today, but I will have more as progress continues. My vacation week is over, so back to work tonight.

couple more pictures

I decided to call it a day on this project. A storm cloud blew in and there was some thunder & lightning, so I ran for cover. Anyway, I am about 80% complete with the roof framework. A few more 2 x 6's to nail down, then put the tin roof on. Then the walls and floor should go pretty easy. Its a little smaller than the old barn, but we don't need as much room as the old one had. On the right in these pics, and left in the first ones I posted, will be feeding and sleeping quarters for my horse. On the far right, there will be a little room to store the horse's grain and hay in. And the middle section will be for storing equipment. Lawnmower, garden tiller, etc. In the background you can see the old barn. It looks tired and sad, huh?..It should, after holding up for 80 years or so.

under construction

Pics from barn raising, Day 1

Barn raising day

I remember studying in history class in school, how back in the 1800's, folks used to have quilting bees and such to help out their neighbors when there was a task to be done. Well, today Dad and I had something similar to that. Not a quilting bee, of course. But we did lay the foundation and set the corner posts for a new barn and tool shed. Now, all we have to do is get the lumber to build the sides and the roof, and voila, we've "got 'er done" as my good friend Larry the Cable Guy might say. There should be some usable lumber left in the old barn once we tear it down, and enough tin to put on the roof. We might have to patch some holes in the tin, but hey, recycling, thats the thing:) Don't want to be be accused of contributing to global warming 'nstuff.
For my next project, taking up old carpet in my hallway and replacing it with vinyl floor covering. Stay tuned for the next episode of This Old House! err, Barn

DO NOT OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 21

Well, I guess I'll be the first to wish myself a happy 46th. Might as well go ahead and get mine in early, lol. For all my many friends, acquaintances, admirers from afar, loyal subjects, fellow Americans, citizens of the world, and anyone else who cares;) I will gratefully receive all gifts (cash, checks, money orders, gift certificates, keys to new automobiles, etc etc etc). Address provided upon proof of existence of aforementioned gifts. Can't I just say that I'm 23 for the second time?

could this be our next President?

Whoopee, we're all gonna die

new stuff

I have spent some time today tinkering and adjusting on my blog. I've added a site meter, edited my profile a little bit, and swapped some things around. Now, I am looking for a way to add some music to the page. Hopefully, it'll make it a little more easy on the eyes and ears:) I hope that everyone had a blessed Lord's Day. Pray for us at my church as we go into a new year, with new Sunday School and Discipleship Training teachers. And also trying to put together a new budget. I believe, with prayer, and seeking God's leadership, that He will put all the pieces into place in a way that honors and glorifies Him.

Music

Every night right before I walk out the door on my way to work, I'll select a cd from the rack to listen to as I'm driving. Most of the time, I just listen to the songs but they don't really get stuck in my head. However last night, this one song on this particular cd just kept playing inside my head. Not that I mind, I have always liked this guy's music. He's a good writer and performer. So I thought I'd post the lyrics here. The first time I heard this song, I was like, wow I can't believe Willie Nelson wrote this.But this one just sticks with me for some reason.

I could tell the moment that I saw Him
He was nothing but the troublemakin' kind
His hair was much too long
And His motley group of friends
Had nothing but rebellion on their minds

He's rejected the establishment completely
And I know for sure He's never held a job
He just goes from town to town
Stirrin' up the young folks
Till they're nothin but a disrespectful mob

I know for sure He's never joined the Army
And served His country like we all have done
He'd rather wear his sandals and His flowers
While others wage the war that must be won

They arrested Him last week and found Him guilty
Sentenced Him to die, but that's no great loss
Friday they will take Him to a place called Calvary
And hang that Troublemaker to a cross

Is it just me...

or does it seem like we've lost the ability to be shocked by anything? I was listening to a radio talk show this morning, and the hosts were discussing some of the events that have happened in the past several years. Columbine, 9/11, Virginia Tech, Katrina,just to name a few. Seems like every time we have a major jolt to our country, we seem to be less shocked. Have we become so jaded or de-sensitized to tragedy, that we just say "oh well, it's just another one of those things that happen". I hope not..because I am afraid to imagine what it will take to make us sit up and take notice..

2Ch 7:13 If I close the sky so there is no rain, or if I command the grasshopper to consume the land, or if I send pestilence on My people,
2Ch 7:14 and My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
2Ch 7:15 My eyes will now be open and My ears attentive to prayer from this place.

my favorite day of the week

Hey folks!

Mondays, I love 'em..Its the only day I'm not really obligated to do anything or be anywhere in particular. So basically, if the grass doesn't need mowing, I just turn into a couch potato and give my tv remote a good workout.

We had a good day at church yesterday. I had been praying all week about some conflict issues that had come up last Sunday night at business meeting. And thanks to God, everything seems to have been smoothed out. So, thank God for answered prayers. Sometimes though, it's a blessing when prayers aren't answered.

In other news, I had to have a window replaced in my truck over the weekend. I live right next door to my parents, so our yards kind of overlap. So whenever Dad or I decide to cut grass, we just do the whole place. We always take time to move our vehicles to a safe place, to avoid flying rocks from the lawnmower. Unfortunately, he didn't move my truck far enough, and wham...a rock found it's way straight to my front passenger window. Good news though, a friend of mine who has a body shop replaced my window for only $100, which is far cheaper than I hoped for, and I didn't even have to deal with insurance company.

Well its time to get moving and see whats going on around the world. Gotta check the batteries in the remote;)

Git-r-done!

the heat is on

Boy am I glad I work nights. It was just about 2 degrees short of boiling in the warehouse last night. I can hardly imagine how miserable it must have been during the day shift. Well, it is August after all. Todays high temp is supposed to be 97, with heat index of 105. Tomorrow, 98. And then to top it off, Fridays high temp ...101, heat index 110. Hurray! We have finally broken into the 100s... Gotta love it, makes me wish I had a fire hydrant to open up. Apparently, the heat didn't keep folks from voting, as it was a very good turnout for election day.

Election Day

Well, its that time again, time to cast my vote for state and local elections. Governor, Lt Gov, State Treasurer, Sec'y of State, Atty General, county sheriff, circuit clerk, chancery clerk, supervisors, etc. Then next thing you know, we'll have the big Presidential election coming up next year. It's an important time in the life our county, state, and country. I haven't decided yet really who to support for President, but I must say, it doesn't look like it will be any of the currently declared candidates from either party. There are a couple of undeclared candidates who might be worth considering, time will tell.

Thats the latest from the front porch, ya'll!

Psa 118:8 Far better to take refuge in GOD than trust in people;
Psa 118:9 Far better to take refuge in GOD than trust in celebrities.

ok its been a while

since I've blogged, and someone keeps pestering me to post something new..so I thought I'd give it a shot. Even though its not totally original lol


2 pieces of string walk into a bar. The bartender says, "We don't serve strings in here. Get lost." They leave, but once outside, one of them says, "I'll bet you 20 bucks I'll get back inside and get a drink." The other accepts the deal.
He ties a half-hitch through his torso, and pulls at the fibers around his middle, giving himself a fuzzy look. He saunters confidently back to the bar.
The bartender looks up and says, "I thought I told you to get lost. We don't serve strings in here!" He replies, "You can serve me."
Bartender says, "C'mon, you're a piece of string!"
He says, "No, I'm a frayed knot."

Three teenagers who grabbed a package from a woman's car in Des Moines, Iowa recently were in for an unpleasant surprise: the package contained droppings from the woman's dog. The victim said she had been walking her Cairn terrier "Tippy" and had used the bag to pick up after him. She said when she finished, she wrapped the 4-by-5-inch package and set it down on her car trunk. That's when the three teenagers rushed by. One grabbed the bundle and yelled "Thank you." The victim said she looked up, saw the trio racing away, and replied, "You're welcome." She told police,"I just wish I could have seen their faces when they opened it up."