We prep’ the “bed” for the first wall of the carriage house
“I’m ******* Luce and I’m building a castle — sir…”
While I was busy transplanting a ~15 YO volunteer pear tree (that sprouted right where our castle will be), my wife tackled cleaning the sand from the joints in the wall. You go hottie!!!
PS: she said she likes my wall!!!!!! Made my day.
The test wall is a resounding success
22 days ago I setup and poured a 5’X9 test wall. I stood that wall up today and here is the result:
A couple weeks ago I requested a permit to put a crossing in our stream for the construction equipment etc. The permit came today. One more piece of the puzzle falls into place.
Our local readymix plant of choice came through with a recomendation for two structural engineers in my local area. I emailed the one that wasn’t going to funnel the money out of the area to a major holding corporation. I received a response about 24 hours later and will plan to meet later in the week. I am guardedly optimistic.
I describe the basic premise behind my efforts. I am building a real castle. For more info, see the castleproject.net
well it was just another day at the office for me today before my second job started (building the castle).
I had to return a couple parts we didn’t need for our 200 amp service, and then I had to replace a hose that sprung a leak on the tractor. I managed to get the rest of the trench dug for the entrance cable. So next it is on to setting the power pedestal and then calling the power company to activate service. hoping to wrap that midday Friday.
Did I mention we really need a structural engineer
With the parts in hand, and the site approved by the inspector and utilities locator, our next step is to install the conduit in the ditch we dug, and then the meter base for our permanent power. I hope to wrap that up by midday Friday (weather permitting).
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