Saturday, July 4, 2009
Snapped a few pics yesterday in between demo tasks, shopping and bouts of rain... It's nice to finally see some progress! Vegas has been building sore muscles this week, I tell you - now he's gone and sprained his ankle, the poor babe. Hope he heals quickly cuz there is sooo much to be done...
*head spins*
Anyways. We're having a ball, adapting to a different rhythm and just sucking in all up like a sponge: the beautiful green, the fresh air, the lovely people, the impromptu visitors, the horses... finally owning our own tiny piece of the world feels like the greatest blessing of all.
After having each other, that is!
Ooops not supposed to be a mooshy post so here we go with the eye candy!
OK let's start with the barn (aka stables). The outside shelter was torn down in two days, below is day two of the demo:
When all you have is a wheelbarrow, carrying all that junk to the dumpster eats up a lot of time and energy but thankfully Vegas was up to the task - what a warrior!
Finally it was all done today. Yay! Next step is to order rocks to cover all the clay and help drain the land around the barn. Stupid ex-owners let ten horses hang around there all the time so the place became a giant toilet. No more!
View of the house from one of the horse paddocks, under a grey sky...
I love going in the field to hang out with the horses, they're super calm and friendly. I look forward to having my own some day... And see? We're not in the boonies, LOL!
My handiwork for the day. Took down as much as I could of the old dog run but with my stick arms, it was slow going... let's just say I sweated and swore and it was FUN!
See? I made that pile! Then Vegas took it away *grin*
Needed some strong man-arms for the posts and such.
I have to relocate a bunch of perrinials that are currently where the new dog run will be - my mom's going to help me with that tomorrow, weather permitting.
There is always a happy doggy in the window, no matter which side of the house you are on: you are being watched with a grin! They loooove it out here... I'm sure they don't miss the city one bit.
Funny thing: the fur on Dakotah's hip grew back the past few days. Like, totally just whoooshed right in - it's a beautiful sight after seeing him sport bald patches there for almost a year. Happiness does wonderful things, doesn't it?/end of I Am In Love With Life post/
13 Comments:
Wow,so neat! That's a lot of work, but it's going to look beautiful when it's done. Thanks for sharing! You will have stronger arms in no time.
You make me smile with your pictures and words...love the shot of the horses A**. I am happy to see you do have some neighbors...is that a different neighborhood that backs up to you? Looks like you have more yard than them...but don't rub it in, they will be jealous.
I also love having man hands/ arms around for big jobs!!!
it is all looking great and so happy to hear the dogs are loving it also....if only they would ignore little kitties though. :)
Rebecca, it's slowly coming together... every day we do a bit more. It'll be nice when ONE project is completed though, LOL!
Busy Bee, we only have neighbors on one side of the property, but they're quite far away. We back up onto a woods and the other side is an evergreen plantation. Two neighbors in front and that's it! The dogs LOVE it here... it's beautiful to see :)
I thought you liked the previous owners?
I'm glad you're finally going to the gym. hehe. :D
your new place looks divine! so green, so much to do, which will be great memories later in life...
enjoy, hon!
c
You have done so much in such a short time! I'm tired just imagining all that work. :) That is one seriously amazing place!
Sounds like you had quite the busy weekend! The pix are great and the fur kid looked so happy in the window. I'm so glad everyone is acclimating and happy.
Happy Monday
Wow! I love your music video selections! All great music! You make my week start on a great beat! :-)
What an amazing-looking property...you lucky folks.
Prin, I do like them, they're nice people :) however the stables and other old buildings are in dire need of repairs... ah well. one project at a time, eh?
C, I'm discovering gardening skills and it's so rewarding! I love it :)
Katie, we're only going fast as we need to start generating revenue with the place to help pay the mortgage, LOL! but some days are slower than others, thank goodness.
Kathryn, I should take pics of the furkids outside, eh? I'm such a bad mom! LOL
Charles, why thank you! Am happy you share the love of good beats ;-)
Frank, thank you! Too bad you can't come visit... unless you do come visit ;-)
Love the pics! Keep em coming!
All I can say is wow. You are living my old life. And I am living in yours! I am happy you enjoy it. Good luck with your finishing touches making it all home!
Hauling the wood away??? To a Dumpster??? I'm confused.
2 words...
BON FIRE !!!
Thats what all our scrap wood gets piled up for :oD
Then get a back hoe or dozer to bury the remains good 'n deep (ie nails)
Looking great though *thumbs up
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