Chestnuts Roasting In An Open Fire

Wednesday was my day to rake and burn.  It was partly cloudy and sweater weather for a while. The sun popped out and the sweater was shed.

We had a chestnut tree rubbing on the roof of the shop and the lean-to.  Been on our list to get it cut since we cleaned those two out buildings.  The day finally came to get it started.

Kubota bucket to the top of the lean-to.  First some repairs had to be made.  Andrew and Hubby knew what they were doing.  So did I.  I stayed on the ground and was the official go-fer. 

Andrew choked up on the hammer handle but he got the job done.  Tin nailed and secured.  

Grape vines and chestnut tree

both had to be trimmed drastically

and they were.

A cleared repaired roof line oughta last a few more years.

Finish work and complete clean up tomorrow.

We'll have fire wood and wood for crafting.

Only a million more jobs to go.

On The Side Of The Shed

that was his work shop is a lean to where Dad had his forge, his tractor, his band saw and his drill press.  Recycled scrap tin was added to the open side of the shed so the water would not affect his equipment.

When we moved here I decided the old advertisement on the tin needed to be covered so I began to paint a mural.  To the right of this stream is a mountain.  I think the entire piece has seen better days.

One of my projects this year will be to repaint this.  The paints will tell me.  I never know which direction they'll take.  I love working large and abstract so it will be a surprise for all.