Grey and Rainy, but it is a blessing :0)

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Very grey and rainy today, but we are so grateful for the much needed rain slowly filling the pond.  Fortunately, Scott and I had the opportunity to take "J.B", our Jon Boat, out of dry dock last week to do some repairs on the overflow of the pond.  We have been in such a drought pattern that the broken off overflow pipe had not been an issue, but it was also the perfect time to do the repairs.  We added a coupling to the four inch pipe and another section of pipe as well.  We are praying that we continue to receive this much needed rain that will increase the level of the pond. As of yesterday morning, the level had indeed risen to the bottom of the new coupling. So far this morning our rain gauge indicates we have had an additional 1.09 inches overnight and we have more in the forecast!


I am so glad the days are getting longer and we have a little more time each day to work outside before dark.  We spent yesterday evening working in the barn/workshop cleaning up a bit.  We often have so many different projects going at once that the poor barn ends up in shambles!  Scott and Gideon are still working on the four wheeler. It is in many pieces at one end of the barn, but we managed to clean the rest of the barn and workshop area. It will be much easier to work inside the barn during foul weather and it will be easier to get to tools and equipment to finish The Chicken Inn II.

Here's a little peek at the progress on The Chicken Inn II:

 Scott and Gideon putting up the first piece of siding!

 Finishing up the front of the coop

Doors and windows have been cut out

These pics are from weekend before last.  This past Sunday afternoon, we put 1/4" hardware cloth over the windows and Scott started framing in the windows. We worked until dark, so I'll have to get some pics of his beautiful work when the rain stops and the sun returns.

If the weather permits, we'll continue framing in the windows tomorrow after my hardworking Farmer Man returns home from his paying job. We are so very blessed and are grateful that we can share our little farm and experiences with you! Have a blessed day :0)