Been kinda snowed under so am behind on posting progress of old farmhouse renovation. We are getting really close to being finished and Noleen has started doing her thing decorating and transforming an empty shell into a 2nd home. The floors really look good. They were sanded down, stained...
Fire Ants
One of the sad truths around here is that we have more than our fair share of the imported red fire ant (check out items 3 and 4 on how to identify as they are many more good ants than bad ants!). These ant are invasive and their painful...
Bird Nesting Boxes
Erected approximately 20 bird nest boxes to attract Eastern Bluebird, Carolina Chickadee and Titmouse birds. The nest boxes are of three different designs (will add some images), each specifically made to attract certain types of birds. The Eastern Bluebird prefers open grassland and nest boxes were installed approximately 4ft above...
Trail Camera
Still have to find the right spot to setup the cameras. I am finding that they are very sensitive to tree limbs moving due to wind. We presently have two cameras installed both with night time (infra-red leds) capability.
Farmhouse Renovation (6)
Starting to see an end in sight, next will be to tackle the small outside shed and grounds. New faucets, tiling, lighting and fans are in place. Floorboards still to be sanded but initial clearing underway.
Relaxation/Therapy
Moved some brush piles today – excellent therapy by the way. One of the brush piles was about 7 feet high and took several runs to move it – Really glad I went for 4 wheel drive version. Really amazing how simple the machine is, yet how capable. Also...
Tiling and Septic Tank
Great guns on the tiling. Laundry and bathroom are getting a facelift. Travertine and multi-coloured slate tiles.
Wine at sunset
Your favorite person in the whole wide world, sushi, wine and sunset out in the open – what could be better (more wine maybe?) Unfortunately didn’t have bigger camera with me, but cellphone didn’t let us down. Was great to be out, but was also a reminder of how...
House has new roof
Lady luck decided it was also time for a new roof. I guess after 50years this should not be a surprise. Does she look elegant or what!
Old Barns and farmhouse pictures
We are planning on framing the lighter tone (and textured) images and hanging in bunkroom in old farmhouse – a reminder of it’s working days. These barns have incredible character and we are really undecided on what to do with them. We will definitely be keeping some of them....