3/2/19:
Building Summary: Today I measured, marked, and cut all the remaining floorboards for Jacobhouse. Padre and I also began planning in regard to ‘trimming’ up the front interior. As an afternoon bonus, Padre and I got started on tomorrow’s task of re-rigging the sail shade (bent the ends of the rebar).
Commentary (12:00 PM): This morning I arrived a bit late to Jacobhouse on account of making a big vat of beef-bone stew*. As written in the summary, though, I did still manage to get something done in regard to construction. The highlight of this activity was when I test-fitted each length of board into their intended places and found that each one fit snugly (but not so much so as to make installation a hassle). Now, I just need the fasteners.
Additional Commentary (7:00 PM): Padre and I got a head-start on tomorrow by preparing the sail-shade rebar. To do prepare the rebar pieces, we first had to remove them from the cow lot (where the creatures were trampling and defecating upon them) and then bend the ends where they will be inserted through attachable gate hinges. It was a satisfying process, bending the rebar with a pipe. I probably should have let Padre do a little to experience that satisfaction, but I ‘accidentally’ neglected to do so.
Final Note: I think the next step is to make an order off of Zoro (20% off of $250.00 or more). I’ll be able to order self-tapping screws, CPVC valves, hot/cold water hose/fittings, the bathroom exhaust fan, the kitchen light, and perhaps another few electrical fixtures. As for tomorrow’s activities, it will likely consist of reinstalling** the sail-shade.
*I didn’t include a picture of the beef bone stew, because despite its deliciousness, stews do not make for the most attractive of pictures. So, instead I included the image of a lone sunflower. I took the picture this morning for Madre after she pointed it out to me.
** We first installed the sail-shade a couple months back. It’s what the green poles in front of Jacobhouse and the ‘rabbit ears’ sticking up to either side of the container’s front are for. Unfortunately, the sailshade had too much bow in it and wanted to collect rain water, so we took it down and had to formulate a new plan (involving rebar) to prop the canvas up.
Additional note: The FedEx contest is going on for another month, and voting reopens every 24-hours. If you have time, please feel free to vote for Master Blend Cattle Company here. Thanks!