Started the build.

fishfighter · March 17, 2017, 04:30:48 PM

So much for resting. There has been something driving nuts and I just had to tackle it now that things are drying up. DanG mill shed that I been working on had a big problem. One side had a drop about 3/4" center. The people I got this "free" building didn't know what they were doing. Spanning 14', using 2"x6" just wasn't going to cut it. No matter how high I jacked up that side center, it wouldn't let the ends drop down. >:( So, the more I checked things, I found out that they also used some 2x8's, but cut the ends to 2x6. >:(

So, to fix things, I had cut out the end floor joist and replaced it with two new 2x6. The plan worked ;D I do have a 6x6 running under the ends and center. All things are good now and I will start back doing the siding. ;D

The siding I doing.

And a picture of my sheetrock lift in action. :D

Darrel · March 17, 2017, 11:09:52 PM

Yup, some days it's more work to stay in bed and rest then it is to just get up and go to work. Lookin good!

Magicman · March 18, 2017, 09:36:18 PM

Looking good Sir.

We have a couple of medical hiccups going on here but when we get them behind us we are planning a visit.

fishfighter · March 19, 2017, 07:05:53 AM

I'm sending prays for y'all. God speed to a fast recover.

I did get a little work done on the shed yesterday, but had to stop. :( Maybe a little more today. Moving at a snails pace. :(

Bruno of NH · March 19, 2017, 04:31:41 PM

Good work Mr Fish
You are doing good

fishfighter · March 19, 2017, 05:37:13 PM

Why thanks Sir.

Got a little more done on the shed, but the heat ran me off. :( First day of Spring is what, tomorrow? Already to hot. :(

fishfighter · April 03, 2017, 04:38:42 AM

Saturday, I had My son, daughter and SIL over for a day of sheetrock floating. They did a great job. Now if only I can get them back for a sanding party. :D Small steps, but getting there. 8)

fishfighter · April 08, 2017, 05:08:52 AM

The last two days I been working on the back bedroom roof along with some wiring. I had done one side in the pass, but due to weather I been putting it off. With the good weather we been having, it was time for me to finish that roofing. It's in place, but I still need to trim it out. I will finish that today.

For some reason being kind of old and doing roofing just don't mix. ;D DanG knees and lower back is hurting. ;D

Tomorrow, I will be spraying the second coat of roofing kool seal paint. My knees are not up to it to do it today. :(

sandsawmill14 · April 08, 2017, 08:15:54 AM

fish sounds like your making good progress you will be finished in no time ;)

fishfighter · April 08, 2017, 08:44:06 AM

I don't know about finishing this any time soon. Only been working on this for 2 years.

When I built my house which is 4 br/2baths, from ground breaking to finished, I did it in 6 months. And yes, I did more then 90% of all the work and worked a full time 12 hour shift job at the same time.

But back then, that was 17 years ago. :D

BigZ La · April 08, 2017, 10:52:30 PM

Back then you were young fish, now not so. Us old guys have to pace ourselves. :D

fishfighter · April 09, 2017, 06:44:17 AM

For sure, but I still think that I can do what needs to be done. Well, things just didn't work out yesterday. Made one climb up on a ladder and had to call it a day. Must of got some bad food Friday night. Spent the day in the bathroom or bed. >:( A bit better this morning, but still kind of weak. :(

Magicman · April 09, 2017, 09:51:16 PM

It's good to see you plugging along ff, but take care of yourself. Remember, we do not mix well with ladders. :-\

fishfighter · April 10, 2017, 07:38:02 AM

Quote from: Magicman on April 09, 2017, 09:51:16 PM
It's good to see you plugging along ff, but take care of yourself. Remember, we do not mix well with ladders. :-\

For sure.

How's that arm and shoulder?

Still didn't do any work on the camp yesterday. Was still dragging, but helped the wife with a little yard work.

Today, I got to hang around my heart monitor for a remote reading. Once that is done, I have to finish up that roof. Rain in the forecast , and tomorrow I have to go to New Orleans. Doctor appointments. :(

If I have a little extra time, I will go fell a few oak trees and drag the logs out. I'm in need of some heavy timbers for my saw shed.

fishfighter · April 12, 2017, 06:09:07 AM

I did finish up the roofing and did some rock sanding and applying a second coat of mud to the sheetrock Monday.

Yesterday's trip to New Orleans was somewhat ok. Doctor doubled up the new med and read my heart monitor report. Wasn't to happy on that. Showed I had 3 bad episodes in the last 3 months. He asked why I didn't go to the ER to be checked.

Oh well.

Going to try and get out today and do some sawing. In need of some lumber for the mill shed. ;D Besides, the wife will be going into work today and she flat out told me NO ladders today. :D

Magicman · April 12, 2017, 01:53:51 PM

Smart Lady. ;)

fishfighter · April 12, 2017, 02:48:19 PM

After being married 37 years to me, smart might not be the right statement. :D

Guess the old saying, "love is blind" is true. :D

Got out and sawed up some 4x4's and 6x6's. DanG, it got HOT quick this morning. The sun is telling me I need to get hopping on my mill shed quick.

fishfighter · May 11, 2017, 07:09:06 PM

Been a few weeks, but today I got back on the project hanging more sheetrock and sanding. Step by step, I hope to finish up this project by the end of the summer.

Magicman · May 11, 2017, 10:14:28 PM

It's good to see you making progress again.

Nothing happening here tomorrow....rain.

fishfighter · May 12, 2017, 06:04:52 AM

Rain coming here too. Going to do some more work on the camp inside today. Still waiting on replacement parts for my mill which should be here Monday.

Now the bad news. I have to head to New Orleans Monday. My heart monitor has been going off. They called yesterday evening and wanted me to go to the local ER. Told them I was ok, so they changed my appointment a couple days early. Learn one thing from the past. Never, ever do I want to go down there on a Thursday or Friday. If they put me in the hospital on those days, no matter what, they always keep me thru the weekend. Anyway, it might be that my battery is dying. Last check said less then a year. I'm paced 100% of the time and if the battery gets to low, it might not have the power to fire off the defibulator if I need it. Since last Saturday, I been dragging somewhat. So, that is why I think the battery is getting low. :(

Magicman · May 12, 2017, 02:16:19 PM

Please keep us updated and my prayer is for a successful outcome.

grouch · May 12, 2017, 09:16:49 PM

fishfighter:

You know even a cordless weed whacker needs a recharge now and then. Don't want that little dog having to wake you up in the yard again.

fishfighter · May 13, 2017, 06:15:03 AM

Thanks guys, I'm still ticking. DanG battery suppose to last 10 years. Been having this thing in me just over 7 years. In all that time, it only fired off three times. Something I hope it never does again.

Not a good feeling getting kicked in the chest by a mule. But, it could be worse. ;D

Going to go pick up a load of SYP logs today. Been putting that log trailer to work. Cost wise, been burning about $10 in fuel per load of logs. So that is around $3 per log which avg size has been 16' long and the small ends around 20". 8)

sandsawmill14 · May 13, 2017, 06:44:43 AM

i knew pine was cheap but that is about the best/worst price i have heard of ( depending on which side your on ;D ) :D
hope everything goes well for you at the doc and will be praying for you