Hubby and I started with a great weekend plan. I was going to be off Friday and so was he, we were going to get working on some of the big chores and get geared up for coop building day. Saturday was scheduled to be a continuation of Friday. Sunday was build day! Oh how God has a funny way of taking even our simplest plans and turning them upside down.
Friday - I worked and hubby did nothing productive LOL. Saturday was a super productive, beautiful day that allowed us to get tons of stuff done around the mini farm. Mom came over and helped which was tremendous as you can never have too many hands when there are a list of things to be done. That brings us to today... rain, rain go away!
Our construction crew consisted of Hubby, my Father-in-Law and my Dad. Now all of these men are very experienced in construction, so there was a touch of fear that we might have too many cooks in the kitchen per say. Turns out that was the least of our worries as rain, wind and potential thunderstorms rolled our way. The radar started out this morning just like it is now... rain, rain, rain. Grrrrr I felt horrible that we had asked family to take time away to help with this huge project only to be shut down by Mother Nature.
Little did I know but apparently men that work in construction their whole life aren't frightened by a little water. I've never felt so blessed as I watch these men work in cold rain for me and Hubby's homesteading dream. What troopers they were.
So in true Nicole fashion, I cooked! I started them off with biscuits, MaMa's chocolate gravy and bacon. Fueled them with lots of coffee and kept the travel mugs full. For lunch Hubby smoked a pork butt for 12 hours and we served it up with my famous potato salad and some baked beans. No man went hungry or thirsty today. It was the least I could do.
So construction was finally cut short when we ran out of lumber and it was obvious that someones rain dance had conquered my sun dance. They did manage to get the hardest part done, walls are up, rafters are on and everything is level. Hopefully Hubby and I can wrap it up from here. However, if any of you are bored and just want to do some manual labor for fun, remember the food is good, the coffee is hot and the adventure is never ending. Volunteers are always welcome!
**Anyone have a dance that keeps the rain from washing your newly planted seeds away?!**
Glad things got set up! If I lived home again, I would love to help. :)
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