Garsh V, I know you can't wait to jump on a boat and head over when Dick gets this project finished. Bet you got the details for his celebration building party estravaganza all figured out. So many choices with food and drink! And no, it won't be a BYOB.
Dick, I was thinking about the comment on the climate changes with heat and colder weather, with the expanding and contracting of the metal. I really believe that it will be structurally sound as long as the inside bracing and tie/guy wires are like their supposed to be. Plus local building codes have put into effect mandatory bracing/ etc in the event of our future weather fronts yet to be named. Have you had a chance to speak to anyone about that? I know you have been up to your eyeballs in the project.
i certainly hope not, the host can boast in my option.
Although if i was living anywhere in Florida, you'd definitely see my bare white @ss working along side amps in those pics. Mates take care of each other & their houses / projects in our country. So the same rule would apply!
LOL, you poor b@st@rd. & those first 1500 were just to make the building strong enough to support the 80's disco balllol
Oh man let me tell you V, in the '80s I was 40ish, freshly single, experimentally dating and hot on the disco dancing ballroom floor, Also loved jitterbug. Shined shoes, bell bottomed slacks and slick shirt every Friday and Saturday night. I was footloose, fancy free and makin up for lost time.
I've thought of having a "barn raising" party but, this thing is a bit tricky putting up and aligning, I've decided it's my poison for the many sins I've committed in life. I ought to be heaven bent when this is finished.
Now, Skurvey, a "raised barn" party is a different story. I'll give that some serious thought. And, there's never a shortage of booze around this abode.
But V might want to bring his own "coolies" or "tinnies" because the only Aussey beer I've seen here is Fosters (Australian for beer) and I think he chooses something finer.
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Dick, I was thinking about the comment on the climate changes with heat and colder weather, with the expanding and contracting of the metal. I really believe that it will be structurally sound as long as the inside bracing and tie/guy wires are like their supposed to be. Plus local building codes have put into effect mandatory bracing/ etc in the event of our future weather fronts yet to be named. Have you had a chance to speak to anyone about that? I know you have been up to your eyeballs in the project.
This building has no inside bracing, no tie/guy wires for support. The beauty of it is it's self supporting so the interior is totally open, free of any space limiting structural supporting. That's one of the reasons we chose this design. I've got to get the boat inside out of the brutal FL summer sun. Yes, it falls under FL's strict hurricane code and the inspector has made all scheduled inspections. Due to the delays, explained early on in this thread, my building permit expired and I have to have it renewed. More $$$ down the drain.
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Although if i was living anywhere in Florida, you'd definitely see my bare white @ss working along side amps in those pics. Mates take care of each other & their houses / projects in our country. So the same rule would apply!
V, I would love to get your butt up here (as opposed to being down there) but, please spare me and the Misses having to see your bare white @rss. That would be more than I want to know about you, my young friend.
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man..if only it was like that here in new york...lmao none of my neighbors could care less about eachother...haha
That's pretty sad, pvtdonut.
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Although if i was living anywhere in Florida, you'd definitely see my bare white @ss working along side amps in those pics. Mates take care of each other & their houses / projects in our country. So the same rule would apply!
I know you're a good guy V, and very creative, which reminds me, how are you coming along with the 2nd stage of the Picto Challenge?
man..if only it was like that here in new york...lmao none of my neighbors could care less about eachother...haha
That is awefully sad lil buddy. I guess you find that in very large cities, a swarm of humanity and numb. One reason a large portion are starting to migrate to smaller cities to find a niche and become part of something bigger than themselves.
This building has no inside bracing, no tie/guy wires for support. The beauty of it is it's self supporting so the interior is totally open, free of any space limiting structural supporting. That's one of the reasons we chose this design. I've got to get the boat inside out of the brutal FL summer sun. Yes, it falls under FL's strict hurricane code and the inspector has made all scheduled inspections. Due to the delays, explained early on in this thread, my building permit expired and I have to have it renewed. More $$$ down the drain.
Yeah, the tax man is gonna get you coming and going. I remember a time when there wasn't any permits. Now, they wanna permit to paint, put a new roof on, next thing you know, they'll want you to buy a seasonal permit to cut your own grass and do lawn maintenance. I'm glad the design is approved and I feel that the inspector will offer any suggestions if he sees something amiss. It's just when a hurricane makes up it's mind to come your way, sometimes it seems like no matter what something is made out of, if he wants it, he will have it. Don't mean to bring you down, it's just a accepted way of life on the Southeastern coast. We're way overdue for a major one ourselves and when it does come, I'm afraid it'll be another Hugo. I thought we were going to die that night. Or get hit by that train!
Just stopping by to check on progress. Looks like everything is moving along even if slowly at times. We could find a weekend to come down and help. We can even put the kids to work.
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Lynn, if I could get you, Frank and the kids to come down, it would be to relax and play in the pool. From what I gather you have great kids and you know me, I'm just an old kid. You guys are welcome to come anytime. We might even get another arch up.
Ahh yes, Progress. We are making it now that we figured out some of our mistakes and omissions in the manual. Grrrr! Here's a picture of the 9th arch being started...
There are 22 arches total. One option I was told to buy locally, if I wanted a weather proof seal (to be sure about keeping out ran), was butyl sealant in tape form. I bought a case of a thick version, 3/4" wide by 1/8" thick. We used it up rather quickly, went back for more and there was none available. Realizing the thick tape was overkill I decided to get a thinner version.
When we began raising the arches and the building was out of shape, we realized the thick butyl tape was the culprit. It is hard to believe but it was true. Here is a pic of my dear wife scraping off the thick tape...
Luckily this is the last arch with thick tape. The rest have the thinner butyl tape. The building is beginning to take shape and looks like a....well, a building.
I think it was Veriann that stated above, we should hold a concert or some such event. I'm thinking a barn dance.
That's it for today kids.
Dick
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That is really starting to take shape and look good Dick! You are so fortunate to have such a wonderful wife like Sue. Ya'll remind me of me and Scott, we do all of our projects together and we make a good team. Ya'll look like the perfect tag team also.
It seems like forever that I had some good news to report on the building project. The parts we were waiting on finally came in and we got busy.
The latest picture is from yesterday...
We're nearing the stand pipes for the geothermal cooling loop which signifies to us, the end is in sight.
Dick
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Reaching my 70th BD, I realize that I cannot help but grow old. However, I refuse to grow up!!! My wife would tell you, "He may be 70 but, He's going on 17". Life is wonderful with a woman like that.
Looking good Dick! I know you are ready to get this project finished and reap the rewards for all your hard labor. I am hoping that you can get it completed before the dog days set in.
So many choices with food and drink! And no, it won't be a BYOB.
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