Although this would have happened, with or without the internet, one of the things Terry and I worked on, was the removal of the last old barn on our place.
First things first was to clean out the old barn, then to start breaking up the and removing the cement. We both used a sledgehammer to break up the cement, then we loaded the chunks into the loader whereby it was hauled to a landfill.
Then it was time to remove the roof and the rest of the walls
Terry used the tractor and loader to push the whole thing over
Almost down
After which we had to clean up the mess. I’m trying to save all the old barn wood, since there seems to be people out there who like to create with it. This barn was built in 1920.
Terry and I have had a great time finding ‘artifacts’ to admire and [possibly keep or give away or sell or….] ..like the tin and the nails for the tin…..I know we are easily entertained.
Just one wall left to remove, when this photo was taken. Now we working on rebuilding a the wall and roof, for the other building…straighten up the inside of the building, before we lay the footers, for the foundation of the new shed.
It was a huge process, but one we rather enjoyed.
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Nothing like a satisfying bit of demolition to calm the mind! I had my own sledgehammer, and friends used to know me as Thora, Goddess of Hammers and Whacking Things… It fit me very well back then. These days, my pleasures are a little calmer!
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It is rather calming to swing above ones head and come down with a huge whack and know it’s okay to do so!!! 🙂
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What an exciting project! Mom has never even seen a sledgehammer outside of Home Depot. Farm life is amazing!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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And tons of work. I sleep while they work… I’m old —thats my excuse. Boomer
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It’s always fun to see what you find in those old buildings. 😊
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It is…I have small pile of rusty items!
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I’m glad you saved the wood. People pay big bucks for that.
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I just have to take the nails out and then I can sell it.
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That is a lot of work and so much more gets done here too if the internet is down. 🙂 We all love old barn wood. I used to make lots of decor with it too. Bird houses and all kinds of wall art. I look for it here too. I’m sure you can find lots of people who will buy it from you and be happy to have it. I LOVE your header photo!
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I can imagine enjoying it Linda. I think the feeling of satisfaction when it is done and there is actually a space to build something new is satisfying.
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You are so right, Pat! New clean and NO SPIDER WEBS!!! 🙂
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glad you’re able to save some of the materials for recycling. 🙂
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Yes! I have a hard time getting rid of antique anything.
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Yes, Linda it does feel good to clean out, tear down and make something new. Bless you both. be careful with the old nails and do not step on one.
Fall here in south central Kansas is looking good. My Niece is here from Portland , Oregon and she is so enjoying the sun and warm temps. They have had rain and cool there.
Take care. Harry and Sharon Drake
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It’s acting like rain here, but we are moving ahead with the corn harvest. A warm fall is such a blessing!
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Looks like a big project at least you have equipment to help you! 🙂
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Yes. Corn first then we work some more on the building.
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Your muscles must have muscles!
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Tee hee….I don’t think so. But I can hold my own.
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& azz YoozYooUhl: I get tired just reading about it! I did, however, throw a few things away while “going thru’ the garage” today. tomorrow? might HIKE up Escalante Rim Road (from Escal crk) as part of my post-surgery “get back in shape” attempt …
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Gosh, be careful! Surgery is a serious thing.
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it was minor (da surgery) — however a literal P I T Butt, as there was some “work” done near my tailbone. at first I pretended I couldn’t “do anything” but Betty (Deb) knows I can still vacuum, rake leaves, continue inventorying the garage, etc. (shucks !)
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Chuckle. Still take is slow and rest. Surgery is surgery.
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You and Terry are always so busy! Nothing like a bit of demolishing .. 😃
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Then the rebuilding! That’s the fun part.
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