Birthday and Barns Weekend
This was a short trip. Only 2.5 days but, we wanted to be there for Al’s birthday so, off we went. Surprisingly, we got so much done! The temps were way milder. Still hot, but not breathtakingly hot. 
The only mowing we did was around the barns. Al had been up a few weeks prior and mowed the plateau. The grass is definitely growing much slower. Hallelujah!!! We still plan to continuing mowing other areas though. Trying to get all sections of the property done before next Spring! The outer pastures will only need mowing maybe twice a year. We just haven’t been able to get to those because of the constant mowing of the areas in which we utilize. Hopefully winter months will allow us to get caught up.
With less mowing we were finally able to clean out and organize both barns! I’ve been wanting to do this since we bought the property! Before – 
After – 
All tobacco sticks are now in one stall and not scattered all over the property. 
And, Wile E. has his own barn now!! 
All hay is now in the past. Saw a few field mice but, then stumbled upon these cute babies and I think they will have their jobs cut out for them! 
We removed some fencing and gates as well. 
The large barn needs some reconstruction on the corners. The support beams are rotted. Al has done some work on them and our next trip he will continue with phase II. Apparently this must be done in phases or it could possibly cause the entire barn to cave in! The small barn will become my potting barn. I have lots of ideas for it!! Reconstruction on it will take place once we have moved there. The only other building is a small shed on the outskirts of the property. Not sure what it’s function ever was but, it’s a two room building right by the gate. 
This is a shot of it from the road. The doors (yes it has two) are on that side. We managed to clean one room out. (eight hefty bags later) We are cleaning the other room out on our next trip. This shed has been neglected as well. But, we are going to give it some love on our next trip. Maybe even a paint job!
As always, we took time to walk the property. It’s great exercise and you see so much more on your feet than in a vehicle. We picked up some hickory nuts and took some really cool photos of the gate that leads to the plateau. 
And, as always, our loyal friends kept us company throughout our stay. 
Thought this was interesting. Like, get a room. 
Stay tuned! We will be doing lots of work and renovations on Honey’s stall our next trip! Gotta keep the baby warm!