Coop-a-coming

NIGEL:
Well its been a while. That's because we've been working hard on getting the Taj Mahal of chook coops up & finished!! There have been challenges along the way. We reinforced the floor & structure... our neighbor Jim made some suggestions... but mostly it has been hard work.

My right arm is about to drop off!! Hammering, drilling, holding objects at weird angles, digging, carrying, etc. is taking its toll. We would not be close to finishing if it wasn't for the enthusiastic & somewhat obsessive help from my parents, Russell & Cynthia. They continue toward the goal of helping finish the coop before they leave... I don't think it is going to happen! :(

Our grass is coming along, thanks to my mum's watering. We had a dog/coyote bury a possum in amongst our grass for a while, but I think s/he has eaten it all by now.

While we were away, Mum & dad finished the little storage shed. It said it would take at least 5 hours to complete.... well.... almost 5 days later, they did it!!! It had a ridiculous amount of screws, bolts & plastic washers..... in fact we had to go back to Lowes, as there were not enough to follow the instructions!!!! They were champions to stick with it & it looks great. All we need to do is finish the flashing & sealing of the base.