2013 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

Any Game of Thrones fans out there? Not too many here at the barn, but once October hits, we know what is lurking in the near future. Cold, and lots of it. With that in mind, the fine folks at the barn completed a few tasks that should keep Lucifer happy over the coming eight or so months. Bob has spent a lot of time putting in his fire wood for his home and for the barn. Fortunately, he has some time to spare these days!

This weekend past, Grant, Bob and I replenished the wood pile inside the barn by using the left over wood in the wood shed. We then unloaded by hand a well-filled 3/4 ton SMP trailer of cut and split fire wood. By the time we had finished, we had a very well stacked supply on hand for feeding Lucifer.

The next object of attention was to remove Bob's hobby tractor from the front of the barn. The tractor fired up nicely (and loudly - no muffler) and Bob drove it to its winter storage site. If you look closely at the photos below, you will see Bob's improvised tractor seat.

We had a nice lunch in Rockland, where we chatted about things CMP and the passing of Alex Blair. Alex's service last week reminded us of the temporary nature of life, and the need to follow his example and enjoy your family, friends and shared hobbies. Rest in peace, Alex. We will miss you.

Photos: (ignore the time/date stamps)
1 - Lucifer's food
2 - Bob in the wood shed
3 - Grant and the wood trailer
4 - Bob fiddling with Alice
5 - Alice heading for storage