Not many big changes this weekend, but we got a lot of little stuff done.

The doghouse got it's ceiling joist and decking




Drywall came next. Because it is temporary, we covered it in the most efficient way. Solid wood corners were not covered with drywall to save material. The gap at the end of the joist will be covered with plywood or siding (which ever is cheaper). Doorway needs to be trimmed and door installed.





My '54 Chevy got wheels under it again!! (kinda)



Part of the shelving units we bought from Gander Mountain store closing put up.



And maybe the most exciting, car lift posts are up. Still needs top brace, motor, arms all installed







We also got some clean up work done outside with no pics.


On the horizon: Front porch and parking areas concrete, exterior stone, more framing.

Somewhat of a major milestone hit yesterday! The BIL, Mrs. Gringo, and myself were able to get a little work in on the 4th.

FIRST PERMANENT/REAL WALLS!!





These are the first of the walls for the shop bathroom. We will use this in interim while working on the main house and living in the doghouse.

I know its not a lot to look at, but I was pretty excited about actually bolting walls down.


Side note, we've had a humming bird in an out of the barn the past few weekends. Found the little fellow yesterday. RIP



Was tempted to freeze it and ask some taxidermists if it's possible to mount. Figured that'd be a great conversation piece for the finished house.

Small update. Most of the weekend was spent "bug proofing" by sealing an visible openings to the outside.

The majority of the wall between shop and living is done. The previous pics of the bathroom are just to the left of this picture.



Also the trim for the front was installed. Makes the front look so much better.


Outside rock is supposed to be up soon. Then porches and parking area concrete.

Damn I hate this thread....makes me wish I could afford to buy some land and build a barndo so bad.

Keep the updates coming

Perimeter framing is complete! I guess technically it is ground floor perimeter framing. There is still some more to go but that will be 2nd floor, after all interior walls are up and ceiling joists are in.

The framing around the big window up top was much more of a pain than I anticipated. But it's done.



Also got the breaker box mounted. Doesn't seem like much but each piece that goes into its final location is one more thing off the list. Still need to cut the excess main cables, 10 minute job.



We had another bird incident. This time a dove, but I think he lived. Found him wounded on the floor after returning from lunch. I think he came in the shop door and flew into the big window at the top. I helped him outside, under the porch. He was gone half hour later.



Friday, Chris at Texas Concrete Design sent someone to do stain samples. And they are currently staining at the time of this post. We are shooting for the one on the far right, maybe a touch darker. We are gunna act like that one on the bottom middle didn't happen....

Pics of the stain. This is without sealer. Hard to get good pics because of the glare.











Mrs. Gringo and I love how the color turned out. Can't wait to see it polished and how it works with wall color, cabinets, etc.

All covered up, won't get to see the full final product till close to move-in.





Chris and his team are good group of guys. Product and process seem to be right on. The guys were respectful of the job site and took good measures to protect everything, much appreciated.

Thanks. We appreciated the opportunity to be part of y'all's project.

Stone Wainscot was installed yesterday.











They forgot to make the penetrations for the hose bibs, but I think I can handle that. Timing worked out well, concrete guy is out today starting on front porch and parking areas.