Floor Done

This photo was taken this morning. I got the flooring on today, but the area was in shadows then, so didn't get a photo. The frame for the floor is 2X6 pressure treated lumber. It is heavy.

I had a time getting good framing lumber for the walls. I had it delivered yesterday, and only about a third was usable. So I had to load it up and take it back to the lumber yard. Then I had to pick through their lumber to find suitable pieces. Bummer. Took half a day.



I don't remember where I got this picture, or why, but I think it is funny. I will definately keep my chickens off the sauce, just in case. I don't need uppity chickens.












Here's a woodpecker that was in our yard the other day. He was funny... he would get a sunflower seed from the feeder and then poke it into a crack in the bark on this tree. I didn't know they stocked up.

And that's all for today. Tomorrow it's back to work for me. The vacation was fun while it lasted, but now it's time to feed the bulldog.

Taking it to the Bank

Here's the latest CHP progress report. I have added a retaining wall to keep dirt from sliding down the bank into the chicken house project area. And the chickens will be able to stay fit doing the stairs.

Yes, I know the fiberglass fence is ugly. EB tells me it has to go, and so it will. Later. Right now I'm on a mission. The CHP Mission. The fence can be replaced anytime.

We had a nice Christmas here in Lake Wobegon, I mean Dolores. Here are some photos:


Sally with her new treat ball. She stuck her nose in it trying to get her kibble. Pretty funny. She has since figured it out.









Brenda, EB, and Pat at McPhee. It was really nice... about 50 degrees! Sally got to chase several bunnies. The first time Pat heard her he asked "Is she alright?" It was rich.






EB and her new t-shirt.















Sally and Uncle Pat and his tatoo.












The stockings were hung....


















Sally making herself comfortable on the stairs.











KC watching for those bad birds.














Pat's long-awaited sweater.