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Did a little walk-around this afternoon with AM, the fellow who has helped me with a lot of work since 4 April; initially removing the tree from the barn, later organizing rental of a dumpster and directing the barn demolition, and amidst other tasks, tackling the priority issue of creating or improving temporary livestock shelters. Funny story: I had contacted him and introduced myself way back in March - remember March? when the barn was in one piece? - asking if he'd be interested in sawing up some fallen branches and boles in my Upper West Side paddock. We got on very well at our first meeting, and ended up walking the property while the conversation ranged into lots of possible projects. When he was leaving, he said, "Just call me when you decide what you want to do first," and I'll bet he was surprised when I called him a couple of weeks later and said, "I'd like to start with removing the tree that has fallen across my barn."
For weeks now I've been going round and round in my mind, wrestling with decisions about next steps. I'm determined to move forward soon, and it was good to walk around the shelters and the barn and the paddocks and have a natter about every option either of us could think of.
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I'm very glad you've found a knowledgeable worker to partner in this big project. And that you're getting to some decisions. That tree falling was one of those before and after events in your life. A massive change, suddenly.
ReplyDeleteAll true.
DeleteThe barn priority will give peace of mind.
ReplyDeleteI hope it all goes well.
Brainstorming sessions are always so helpful. Especially with someone else who can see and explore possibilities. Then comes prioritizing, which is never as easy as one thinks! So glad you've got someone willing and able to help.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad too! The timing on meeting AM and hiring him for some tree work was serendipitous to say the least.
DeleteI know it's often really difficult to find a like-minded and willing person that's available to help out, so you're fortunate to have found 'a guy'. I didn't realize that your barn had to be demolished - ouch.
ReplyDeleteParts may be salvageable, but the original structure had to be gutted and all the materials loaded into a dumpster. It's still a mess out there, but a lot better than a few weeks ago.
DeleteGah, decisions are hard. But it will feel so good to move forward with a plan. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sally - you're right, it will be a relief to make a solid plan and get on with it.
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