Decking and 1st floor framing

Dan, Garrett and Joe glued down the 3/4 inch tongue and groove decking, then used 8-penny 2 3/8 inch nails liberally along each joist. Next, they snapped a chalk line along the edge and cut it with a circular saw.


Garrett filled the gap between old and new with concrete.


By the end of the day the entire first floor was framed with 2X6 studs.


This is the view from the living room window of the barnyard, the sheep pastures and the farm across the river.


A friendly grey cat's been visiting me when I'm working at the farm, but I never have my camera handy when she's there. Today I was scavenging copper from the demolition of the side porch, and when I put it in the barn I woke her up from a nap! I ran for the camera, and kept calling to her so she wouldn't run away before I got my shot. I wonder if this is Aida? Aaron will have to tell me--he's the only one who will be able to give a positive ID.