Hello Agrivillers.

[farmaholic]

Speaking of barns.... the original one that was built real early got torn down and some of the boards ended up being used in the barn built to replace it. This year, we decided to give the current barn(built in 1958) a face lift. Instead of maintaining the heritage look, we decided to take all the sliding doors off(front and back and two big ones on the front for the loft) and replace them with overhead doors(9X7's and 8X7's). Closed off all the windows and will cover the whole thing in tin. We didn't throw the old windows away because I know the craft people would like them. They will be for sale when I have time to list them.

The quality of some of the lumber is amazing. Old fir harder than a rock and very few knots. some of the boards from the old barn that were used for the manger in front of the stanchions of the current barn were amazingly long.

[parsley]

"roping saddle that was like riding on a brindle of shingles"

Only a clever father would buy a saddle that would inhibit the wantoness of his teenage son to a manageable level.

Oh my. I didnt say that did I, Brave?

[parsley]

Is anyone familiar with the old Eaton Houses that are sprinkled around the countryside?

I am. I knew w of an abandoned Eaton house that i have been tempted to buy and repair. I find the old world built with such uncompromising quality; both workmanship and supplies. I should have been a carpenter. 😜

[parsley]

elbow grease works best. !

I was born with elbow grease. And enjoy work.

[parsley]

Speaking of barns.... the original one that was built real early got torn down and some of the boards ended up being used in the barn built to replace it. This year, we
The quality of some of the lumber is amazing. Old fir harder than a rock and very few knots. some of the boards from the old barn that were used for the manger in front of the stanchions of the current barn were amazingly long.

They make amazing family tables. I have an acquaintance who builds custom pieces. They are breathtaking.

[parsley]

Our house will be 100 years old this year ....in 2013 we put a new basement under it and some renos. ...it was lifted and moved and then brought back on.....very few cracks ....solid.....absolutely enjoy my place .....very rare to the deere coffee shop anymore.


Old houses were well built and it's really too bad everyone has to have new....

We have new windows...new siding...new roof....well insulated....etc....in my opinion as good as new...

100 years? Well I want an invitation for wine to toast the 100 years on that front porch! It looks wonderful.

[parsley]

Sumdumguy

That's what I have.

I have an original Eaton's catalogue full of Eaton's houses one could order. Delightful.

[farmaholic]

See what happens Parsley, You come to the dance and look at all the attention you get!

[parsley]

Old saddles need two lubricants. Saddle soap and elbow grease. Some Neatsfoot oil after the saddle soap would help as well.

Should I try and scrub off some of the grime that has gathered over the years? Soap and water and scrub-brush? Or use a leather cleaner?

[parsley]

See what happens Parsley, You come to the dance and look at all the attention you get!

I'm so pleased to talk barn. And old buildings. And architecture! An interest of mine. I've been working with some pics and my IMac rebelled so I had to take it to a techie. He told me I had 22K pics in it.

Yup.

Dance with me, then! Can you schottische, farm? 😂

Pars