Pole Barn 1: Dirt-work

Here's some step-by-steps to enjoy!

Teddy pulled that little tree out of the pole barn's way. 

All by himself.

Burning brush one Sunday evening,

as well as priming the hand-pump (again).

Good family time!

 Official site preparation begins, May 21.

Puchased used tin from brother's resort in the background.

 It's all flat and sort of level!

 Still Minnesota spring, so.... chilly!

 Framing string outlines the pole barn walls

 Bob and his tractor help Randy dig post holes! May 29

 At the end of the day, Randy successfully 

got the first pole in the ground!

 The next day, we "all help" put up more poles!

Teddy and Bridget (and Andrew, occasionally) helped backfill holes, 

I helped level, poured a bag of quickcrete and tamped dirt, 

Randy prepped holes, set and held poles level.

 By the end of May 30, it's looking like Stonehenge!

June 3, and we need to take a break, do other work, 

and let posts settle before they're added to.

 Same spot, looking more toward the driveway.