Saturday, November 27, 2010 Barn Progress A second Saturday of work on the shed/barn. The header beam is in place. Comprised of three 16 foot 2x8's joined together, it weighs approximately 300 lbs. Eric devised a clever means of hoisting it in place, utilizing his truck on one end, a step ladder on the other. A 6x6 center support beam was then put in place. Next up: roof rafters and siding.

Thursday, November 25, 2010 Thanksgiving Day Sunrise Happy Thanksgiving! A very cold, early morning walk to the bog for sunrise. Ice is forming along the edges. Back to the house for a hot cup of black tea.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Pasture in the Making Lisa surveys the future horse pasture taking shape in the area immediately behind the barn site where Jason has begun work. The ground is level and the growth relatively sparse, an ideal location to open up given the close proximity to the house and barn. Almost exclusively white pine here, and a smattering of hemlock, with no resale value, save as pulp.