After much discussion, we finally decided the granary built in the late 1940's was not worth saving. It wasn't usable as it was and would have taken a lot to renovate. Yesterday, the demolition crew came and within fifteen minutes the granary was a heap of tin, wood and junk. It took several hours to load the stuff into trucks that hauled the remains of the granary to the landfill. We've ordered a Morton building - ours is the first picture on the left on the top row, except it will be brick red. We'll put the Gator, riding mower and the gardening things in it. Should be very nice.
Another structure bit the dust, too. The strong Kansas winds blew the 100 year old plus smokehouse over. It was leaning severely so it didn't take too much to finish it off.
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Welcome, Gunda - a new found relative on the family tree - so nice to hear from you!
Yes, the Morton building is more practical and cheaper and I've begun to take on the attitudes of the area - yikes!
Posted by Cynthia | March 13, 2005 9:12 AM
Posted on March 13, 2005 09:12
As you know, I'm disappointed about the smokehouse. I always liked that little building for some reason, probably because it was little. I'm looking forward to seeing the Morton building, though. Don't know why, but I thought you were going to have a wooden structure built. I suppose the Morton bldg is more practical and apt to last longer though. At least the granary's gone. That was a scary building! I never did step more than a few steps inside it--too afraid something might sneak a hand out of one of the dark stalls that hadn't seen sun for umpteen years and carry me off.
Posted by Elizabeth/Daughter | March 13, 2005 8:58 AM
Posted on March 13, 2005 08:58
Hi Cyndia, hi Pat,
I found your Journal, when I visited "Würzweiler". I have seen, that you bought a new house.
We bought an old hous one year ago. It is a lot of work to do.
I will write you a mail and send you a Digitalpicture.
I wish you a good Sunday.
Gunda
Posted by Gunda | March 13, 2005 4:31 AM
Posted on March 13, 2005 04:31
Hi Cindy, hi Pat,
I found your Journal und have readen (gelesen) that you orderd a new house.
Ich habe auch ein Haus gekauft. Es wird gerade renoviert. Es ist a lot of work.
I will write you a letter.
A good day wishs
Gunda
Posted by Gunda | March 13, 2005 4:20 AM
Posted on March 13, 2005 04:20