In a lull....

The posts are in and painted, but Scott hasn't been available to hang the fence, so unfortunately not too much happening right now.

We DID have a wonderful neighbor stop by to look at the (non working) electric in the barn, and he totally fixed it and had some good information and advice for future planning/building plans, ie, what we will need when we're really running full lights to all the stalls, and a hot water heater for the wash rack, etc.  He would NOT accept payment, which was a total bonus, and he let us know he would be available for future projects/help.  NICE!!!

I have been working on getting up all the clay clumps that fell off the auger when they drilled the post holes in the arena area.  They are all over the field and are ankle rolling awful things.  It's wretched; back-breaking and tedious.  BUT, since I'm not getting any base or footing this year, that area needs to be as smooth and manicured as possible.  I will hand groom that acre if I have to, and hopefully complete it this weekend.  Also, I need to climb the rafters in the barn or get a ladder up somehow and get light bulbs that work in, so after Daylight Savings Time, I can groom in there, and we will have light for building projects... stalls?  tack room?  We'll figure it out!

Fencing: Doing it right the first time.

Work began today on the north part of the driveway.  Aka, the dressage arena, hacking track, jump field.  You know, use your imagination!  It'll get there.  But, the gorgeous FENCING is going in!!!  Done correctly from the beginning, by McLaughlin Fencing.  I cannot <3 more.

Ramm Fence - How it is delivered

Shed Completion!

I know I'm partial, but I really do think this is most well constructed, beautiful shed ever built.  Saying it's a shed doesn't even do it justice.  All credit really goes to Keith for design and building.  And lots of thanks to Meghan for helping purchase supplies and being a helpful assistant.  :-)  I think I did okay with helping and clean-up and buying beer and powerade!

I still have to paint the trim black, so it totally matches the fencing and color scheme of the farm.  But, some pictures of it's beauty.