Last Days of Summer

The guys are outside right now in the damp, chilly fall air dressed in sweatshirts and stocking caps. A few days ago we were all in short sleeves enjoying the last few days of warm weather. Here are a few pictures showing what we have been up to.

Ric measuring barnboard for the East side of the Corn Crib:

Joe and Ryan M. on the scaffolding putting the barnboard siding up:

Ryan A., Aaron and Mel getting the upper inside floors started in the Corn Crib:

And here is the floor fully installed:

This is part of the old grain elevator and chute in the Corn Crib, nearly the last piece remaining. This is also probably one of the last shots I'll be able to get of the sunlight coming through the nailer boards before the roof is finished:

Jaime is here visiting us from Puerto Rico and we love having him. He is very skilled at making and remaking all kinds of things and is full of wise ideas besides. Here he is repairing some of our many broken tools: