Tom, Perk, and Geri came down for a visit this last weekend and we had a great time. For the gals, the highlight was going to the Maple Leaf Festival and seeing all the great crafts....of course buying too. For me, and I think for Tom too, the highlight was taking a whole day on Sunday to get some work done on the farm. My barn had been leaning since the weekend we moved in here, one year ago. I wanted desperately to get the thing shored up and take down the 3 telephone poles I had leaning against the north side. With his help, I put a big bale on my tractor and applied pressure to the sides that needed it, while he propped up the poles in the places where the barn could be kept plumb. Then, we moved inside and used some 2X6 boards to cross brace the rafters. When I lowered the bail, there was a little creaking and cracking, but no shifting of the barn. We have since had some strong winds and still no shifting. Thanks for your help Tom! We love to have friends and family come and visit us. Sam and Hannah, especially, like it when they get to show people all the great "secrets" of the farm. It's always sad when our guests leave, but we appreciate the memories we make while they are here.
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