Life in the Barns

[Toolfool]

Wow ! I remember seeing this thread way back, but didn't subscribe. Everything you've done looks great. As a carpenter, I truly appreciate the efforts you have put into preserving your barns. Another GJ project I wish I had been able to work on. Big pat on the back for you, sir !

 

[Homebody]

Wow ! I remember seeing this thread way back, but didn't subscribe. Everything you've done looks great. As a carpenter, I truly appreciate the efforts you have put into preserving your barns. Another GJ project I wish I had been able to work on. Big pat on the back for you, sir !

Thank You Sir! I appreciate the kind comments!
I wish you had helped also!!

 

[davo727]

Northern Illinois.... Just noticed this thread. I grew up in Durand, IL.

 

[Homebody]

Northern Illinois.... Just noticed this thread. I grew up in Durand, IL.

20 minutes from me![emoji6]

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[timbitca]

Just made it through to the end, not sure how I missed it before.

Great thread and amazing transformation on your barn!

 

[Homebody]

Just made it through to the end, not sure how I missed it before.

Great thread and amazing transformation on your barn!

Thanks!!

 

[RedVise]

Glad I found this! Tremendous Job! Great results !

Brian

(and being GJ, we did bust you on the saw cord !)

 

[Homebody]

Glad I found this! Tremendous Job! Great results !

Brian

(and being GJ, we did bust you on the saw cord !)

lol I still haven't started that GoFundMe page for a new Skilsaw yet!

Thanks for the comments!!

 

[losdudes]

Just read the whole thread, all I can say is WOW!

 

[IowaMercMan]

Subscribed


Walt

 

[Homebody]

Just read the whole thread, all I can say is WOW!

Thank you sir!!

Subscribed
Thanks!

Walt

Here's a few pics of The Barnyard from a frosty, foggy morning today.


2018-11-27_09-24-32 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_070532 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_071433 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_070502 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_071317 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_071346 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_071406 by Laine Olson, on Flickr


Not much else going on right now compared to last year when we were readying the barn. Just kind of taking it easy and doing some smaller indoor things.
I did get my small barn cleaned and somewhat organized to use as a workshop again. Don't want to get too carried away on it just yet until we find out how our zoning permit goes for the barn.

Happy Holidays ya'll!! This was us getting a tree in 15.
2018-11-28_10-36-04 by Laine Olson, on Flickr

 

[C_F]

Santa's shack looks great!

 

[Homebody]

Santa's shack looks great!

Thanks, pretty happy with it's seasonal look!

 

[Toolfool]

Some excellent Christmas card shots right there !

 

[Bears Fan]

Awesome shots of the barn yard

 

[Homebody]

Some excellent Christmas card shots right there !

Awesome shots of the barn yard

Thanks Gentleman!! Merry Christmas!

 

[don long]

3 months and no posts. No wonder That I haven't seen your thread for a while.

Come on Homebody show us your little projects too

 

[Homebody]

3 months and no posts. No wonder That I haven't seen your thread for a while.

Come on Homebody show us your little projects too

I know, pretty pathetic huh?

Honestly I didn't do much of anything over the Winter as I have no heat in any of my shops and it was a pretty brutal Winter to do anything for more than an hour or so out in them. So after a long 2 years of the barn project I just decided to take it easy!

Meeting with the county on turning the barn into a venue went well and the building inspection also went very well! All I have to do is add 2 paved handicap parking spots and a sidewalk, Exit lighting and swap out a sliding door for some French doors.
That was going to commence shortly but now I have to have a Full Knee Replacement in 3 weeks so there goes that..

I do have a couple of neat little projects that I'll work on while recuperating that I'll post up when the time comes. Be nice to get back outside doing something!

Thanks for checking in Don, I appreciate it!

 

[Toolfool]

Hoping your surgery goes well and you have a quick recovery.

 

[Bears Fan]

I feel your pain on the crappy winter this year Hope all goes well on the knee replacement. Hopeful this summer we will get some barn updates! Good Luck

 

[Homebody]

Hoping your surgery goes well and you have a quick recovery.

Thanks, Me too!

I feel your pain on the crappy winter this year Hope all goes well on the knee replacement. Hopeful this summer we will get some barn updates! Good Luck

Thanks, hopefully lots to post in a couple months!

 

[FTWingRiders]

Thank you sir!!



Here's a few pics of The Barnyard from a frosty, foggy morning today.


2018-11-27_09-24-32 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_070532 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_071433 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_070502 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_071317 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_071346 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20181210_071406 by Laine Olson, on Flickr


Not much else going on right now compared to last year when we were readying the barn. Just kind of taking it easy and doing some smaller indoor things.
I did get my small barn cleaned and somewhat organized to use as a workshop again. Don't want to get too carried away on it just yet until we find out how our zoning permit goes for the barn.

Happy Holidays ya'll!! This was us getting a tree in 15.
2018-11-28_10-36-04 by Laine Olson, on Flickr

Those are some awesome pictures! I'm trying to convince my wife I need to "plant" an old truck in front of my barn.. not having much luck tho...LOL

 

[Homebody]

Those are some awesome pictures! I'm trying to convince my wife I need to "plant" an old truck in front of my barn.. not having much luck tho...LOL

Thanks!
That's surprising because old trucks seem to be all the rage these days with decorating and stuff. We get requests from people wanting to take pics by it quite often.
Keep after her...lol Good Luck!

 

[BLUE72CAMARO]

How is the knee doing Laine? Hope all is well up north, we are about to wash away in the southern part of the state...

 

[kota4bye]

Wow, great thread! I grew up in central IL (between Springfield and STL) our family farm had a huge barn like yours, and I remember playing in it until we lost it to a lightning strike when I was about 10. Anyway, beautiful place, and great work. Happy belated anniversary to your daughter and her Devil Dawg!

 

[KatanaKid]

Here , in south New Jersey is one that could use some help also

 

[Broham]

Loved reading your build thread. Beautifully done on everything. Hope the surgery went well and your having a speed recovery.

 

[JCU]

Very nice work! I’ve been contemplating what to do with mine. Great vision.

 

[don long]

Merry Christmas

 

[Homebody]

How is the knee doing Laine? Hope all is well up north, we are about to wash away in the southern part of the state...

Hi Blue! Sorry for such a long delay. Yes the knee is doing great, thanks for asking! The fact that they are just now finishing corn in the fields tell ya how crazy of a year it's been for weather!

Wow, great thread! I grew up in central IL (between Springfield and STL) our family farm had a huge barn like yours, and I remember playing in it until we lost it to a lightning strike when I was about 10. Anyway, beautiful place, and great work. Happy belated anniversary to your daughter and her Devil Dawg!

Thanks so much for checking in and reading my thread!
Our Son in Laws last day of service is April 3!!

Here , in south New Jersey is one that could use some help also

Wow, no thanks, one is enough! Sad that there are so many that could use help!

Loved reading your build thread. Beautifully done on everything. Hope the surgery went well and your having a speed recovery.

Thank You!! Yes the knee is doing great also!

Very nice work! I’ve been contemplating what to do with mine. Great vision.

Thanks! Do something that makes you happy!!

Merry Christmas

Thanks Don, I appreciate you taking the time to check in!

Thanks everyone for checking in. Sorry for such a delay in posting anything. I mean, if Don has time to simply wish me a Merry Christmas then I have no excuse for not posting more. He's a very busy man!!

It's been a weird year with the knee replacement and other stuff going on. That put me out of commission pretty much from Memorial Day to Labor Day due to some early complications. I didn't start Physical Therapy until week 7! It's doing great now though so all is good.

Haven't really done any major or minor for that matter projects to show ya but I'll be starting a few in the coming months so stay tuned. We have a few finishing touches to put on the barn before we start hosting events in August. I also need a new workshop as my current space in the small barn is going to be turned into a bridal suite and restrooms over the next two years, so a lot of stuff coming up to keep us busy.

I wish you all the very best health and happiness in the coming New Year!!

 

[FTWingRiders]

Glad to hear the knee is doing well.. Sounds like you'll need to be in top shape for your future projects! LOL.

Looking forward to them.

And best wishes to you and yours in the coming new decade!

 

[Bears Fan]

WHAT!!! Giving up your barn for a bridal suite? Okay now I have heard it all :

 

[Homebody]

Glad to hear the knee is doing well.. Sounds like you'll need to be in top shape for your future projects! LOL.

Looking forward to them.

And best wishes to you and yours in the coming new decade!

Thanks buddy!

WHAT!!! Giving up your barn for a bridal suite? Okay now I have heard it all :

Well, it kinda goes along with the whole wedding venue deal dude - keep up!

Oh, And it gets me 4 grand every weekend from May-Oct. Nothing I do in that barn will get me that...

 

[Toolfool]

Glad to hear you're doing well, Laine. Looking forward to following your upcoming projects. Just don't overdo it.

 

[Homebody]

Glad to hear you're doing well, Laine. Looking forward to following your upcoming projects. Just don't overdo it.

Thanks. I never do!!

 

[andyvh1959]

Fantastic thread, great work on all your projects. Idle hands are the work of the devil, right? With all you have going on there is no time to be idle is there?

Also, with such an appealing place to hang out, how do you not have groups of guys coming by daily just to sit around and talk man stuff? Y'know, you could start a "barn yard therapy" side business there. Everyone comes BYOB (bring yer own booze) limited to half a liter at most. Everyone must CICO (Carry In Carry Out, meaning clean up after yer own ***).

 

[Homebody]

Fantastic thread, great work on all your projects. Idle hands are the work of the devil, right? With all you have going on there is no time to be idle is there?

Also, with such an appealing place to hang out, how do you not have groups of guys coming by daily just to sit around and talk man stuff? Y'know, you could start a "barn yard therapy" side business there. Everyone comes BYOB (bring yer own booze) limited to half a liter at most. Everyone must CICO (Carry In Carry Out, meaning clean up after yer own ***).

Thanks for the comments. It's definitely a great party/ hangout place!
Appreciate you checking in!

 

[Homebody]

Hi guys, damn its been awhile!
Life goes by so fast. Haven't done a ton of projects as we've been waiting on permits from the county since March....

Anyways, if you recall the corncrib that was used as my escape cave looked like this.
20200517_141107 by Laine Olson, on Flickr

While it was cool as hell - it never got used much the last 3 years and I have no other heated out buildings so I decided to switch it back to a working shop.

Out came the furniture, flooring and any other thing that took up floor space sans the TV. Then I grabbed some of the old train tables my FIL had made and didn't use and made a work table.
20201109_184355 by Laine Olson, on Flickr

Had this old aluminum faced sign material laying around so I put that on top as a work surface.
20201111_180940 by Laine Olson, on Flickr

Then cleaned up and rearranged the rest of the shop.
20201115_142306 by Laine Olson, on Flickr
20201115_142344 by Laine Olson, on Flickr


Happy to say I now have a workspace again!!

 

[Toolfool]

Can't wait to see what projects you come up with !

 

[Homebody]

Can't wait to see what projects you come up with !

Thanks, Same here!