Saturday, July 11, 2015

Update

First - It is RAINING! This is very welcome because the fire situation was getting very serious. There was a smoke haze over everything and people were developing breathing problems. It also means I can take a day or two off from my three or four hour a day job of building the garden shed.

We had a visit from our friend Les yesterday. He has moved from Mexico for a while and is back living in Nanaimo where he is preparing for a 60 day cruise and then a lengthy visit to New Zealand and England. He will be gone for several months.

He was in Campbell River for a tennis tournament so he came a day early to visit with us. We went for a feed of fish and chips at Dick's on the dock. It was delicious as usual. This morning Les got up for his tennis and it was raining! He headed off for the courts and if they decide to play in spite of the rain he will stop by later for a shower before he heads home. It is always fun to catch up with Les. He lives an interesting/complicated life!

Here are the garden shed photos! First the old smoke house foundation and my new cantilevered base. The corners will be supported with 4X4 pressure treated posts (from Brooks' burn pile).


Back wall up.


All walls finished, door framed and siding (reclaimed cedar fence boards) on three walls.


Inside details



I have to put siding on the front, install the door (salvaged from the old shed) and build the roof. By using salvaged material from the old fence, I have managed to keep costs down to $165. I bought two bundles of shingles but I think one will do so I can return the second one and get almost $40 back.

Life is Good!

9 comments:

  1. Nice job getting more usable space without tearing up the old foundation!

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  2. It doubled the interior space and found a new use for a bunch of recycled wood. Win - win.

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  3. thanks for a great visit rained out this morning cheers les and I enjoyed the gluten free breakfast Norma!!!!!

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    1. It was great seeing you Les! Sorry about the cancelled match.

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  4. Very creative construction Croft. Nice job. Great that you got to see Les. I hope the rain continues. Other than that 20 minutes yesterday morning we have had nada.

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    1. It looks like a lot came down in that 20 minutes!

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  5. You're a pretty handy man. I like that. Norma's a lucky gal. Keep the rain coming.

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  6. Your shed is looking good, sure will come in handy.

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  7. Cool to meet up with Les and then go for those yummy fish and chips!

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