12th - warm

Got started on the bridge forms today.
The radius for these parts is about 10 feet, so it could be cut with a circular saw.
Also had Wildland Fire training all weekend. Here we are practicing deploying emergency fire shelters.

3rd - High 43

Today we burned the old barn on our place. It was a good time to do it since we had some snow still on the ground.

Some older pictures.....

Here is a picture from one year ago when I had just gutted the house. It's come a long way but there is still a lot to do. What a mess.

Here is Brandon at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone.

Me and T.

1st- projects and more projects

Guitar

Finally! The guitar is done. I took it to a shop and had them do the final set up for me so I could be sure everything was adjusted and set properly for the sound. And it does sound good. As good as the Martin I think, maybe a little less bass but that's ok. I was a little worried that the small soundhole might mute the sound but it has good volume. I may sell the Martin.

Bed

The bed should be done this weekend. I am always optimistic on how long it takes for these projects. At first I thought I could do it over the 3 day weekend but a few extra days is not bad.

Bridge

I will be starting the bridge replacement pretty soon. Right now we have an old railroad car that was converted into a bridge that is in pretty rough shape. The plan is to replace it with an stone arch bridge. It will actually be concrete and faced with stone.

House Addition

I had planned on starting this by now but winter finally arrived in February and I was wanting to get the other things done anyway. Right now, the plan is to build part of the addition this summer and then do the rest probably next summer.