Raising the Ramparts (Part 2): Floor Joists for the Second Story of the Block House Go Up!
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- Опубліковано 22 лют 2024
- Join Peter and Cathy as we delve into the challenging and rewarding process of constructing a blockhouse, inspired by the iconic structures of the American colonies and Canadian frontiers of the 18th and 19th centuries. In this episode, our journey takes us from laying down the foundational white oak planks gifted by my friend Ryan, to erecting the first floor joists, and working on the second story of our very own blockhouse.
As the sun sets on our progress, we reflect on the rich history of blockhouses - from their strategic architecture designed for defense and survival, to the touching story of Adam Carnahan's blockhouse in 1776, a symbol of resilience amidst the turmoil of Frontier life. We also explore the evolution and continued relevance of blockhouses through centuries, from the Second Boer War to the World Wars.
This video is not just a construction diary; it's a homage to the past, a hands-on history lesson, and a testament to the enduring spirit of pioneering. Whether you're a history buff, a woodworking enthusiast, or someone who cherishes the art of building and storytelling, this video offers insights into the challenges of traditional construction methods, the importance of community support, and the lessons history can teach us about resilience and innovation.We're passionate about sharing our adventures and a slice of history with you. Support us by liking, subscribing, and hitting the notification bell for a weekly dose of a wee bit of history and unique tales from the frontier.
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One of the blockhouses for Campus Martius in Marietta, Ohio, was found when a house was being renovated and the siding was removed to reveal the giant logs it was made with. The blockhouse served as a residence while stockade was occupied. It is now enclosed in the museum at Marietta.
That is so cool! Hope to check it out.
I am a Carnahan and Adam was a great, great many times Grandfather. Thanks for the family history lesson.
Our pleasure!
Peter the great lengths and strengths that you go to for preserving and protraying history are truly unmatched! If only we lived a few hours away I'd be over on weekends to help. Keep up the great work!!
Aye, and I’d be lending a hand with your home build. Cathy and I are pretty excited to meet you guys.
As are we! Hopefully you guys can arrive a few days early and we can take you over to Fort Dechartres and take you out to see the house.@@TheWoodlandEscape
@frontierpatriot We are planning on arriving the afternoon of Thursday to 9th and would love to see your new home. We were planning to visit the fort on the way home and are planning on meeting a friend from Kansas there. I trust all is well with you both and we’re pretty excited to finally get to meet you.
That sounds great! Cant wait!! As are we!! :) @@TheWoodlandEscape
It's coming along together Peter. Keep up the great work. May you and Cathy produce more amazing video and with some wee bit of history.
More to come!
Kelly's Station should also be called Heaven's Door. Your home is a piece of heaven on earth, and this is coming from a history need. The colonial era is my favorite and I hope I can come to Ontario to meet you and Cathy. You are making a legacy.
You would be welcome at our fire anytime, Kathy. Thanks for the kind words.
Incredible that you are doing this alone, in winter, and in period costume.
Heck, period clothes is pretty much my entire wardrobe, lol. As to winter construction, it beats the heck out of blackly season. Thanks for watching.
Blockhouse is looking good, Peter. It's a lot of work, but this fort is going to be a masterpiece.
One log at a time it gets closer to fruition… oh my, then what will I do?
Kelly's Station is moving right along. Great job, Peter.
One log at a time … thanks for watching.
Your block house is coming along very nice, be proud my friend. Be proud.!!!
Thank you and I must say I am a wee bit proud!
Your build is coming along nicely Peter. Slow and steady will get the job done every time. I look forward to its completion. All the best! Cheers!
Thank you … one log at a time and before you know it the last one goes up!
Good morning from Syracuse NY United States of America my friend and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures in history
Good morning, Earl. Thanks for watching.
Peter is literally living the dream.
I am indeed … thanks for watching.
just keeps getting better. Im absolutely enthralled. Thank you Pioneer Pete.
Pioneer Pete, now that’s a new one, lol . Thanks for watching.
It's always good to hear from you thanks for the updates on Kelly s station
Our pleasure!
What an; 'en'deer'ing' bit of opening film Empress Catherine! Thank you most kindly! And you Emperor Peter...you are building like there's 'no tomorrow'! HMmmm, methinks you perhaps saw a 'wee bit' of present day News, and it affirmed just those thoughts = (no tomorrow). LOL! This is a blessed winter in which to get much accomplished, especially before excessive heat and bugs! I can see your 'compassion' for the deer...helps to bring them a little closer for some 'buck' shot later? The view from the blockhouse will also come in handy that way, if not mistaken. I believe you have come to desire a certain way-of-life for your fort...a Vision of sorts..."Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing." (Quincy Jones). Thanks 4 the sharing...take care dear ones! :)
I don’t actually hunt in my area as I prefer to watch them. As to Quincy’s quotation, I firmly believe we should all share, be it knowledge, skills, humour, compassion and food! What a fine world we’d live in.
The lockhouse is coming along nicely, thanks as always for sharing and for the bit of history!
Glad you enjoyed it
It’s always refreshing when you post man. Not many people who live history like this. Keep up the good work brother!
I appreciate that! No plans to stop anytime soon. Thanks for watching.
It never gets old, your work is outstanding.
I thank you, sir!
All of that hard work keeps you young! It also makes you feel old! You are fast becoming the Canadian log building expert! The hard work will pay great dividends in the end. To you and to Kelly Station.
I refuse to say old, but certainly quite tired at the end of the day, lol.
I really like to use the term wizened. @@TheWoodlandEscape
I find blockhouses fascinating and simple, yet each has its own personality. I've seen many of them at Fort George, Fort York, La Colle Mills, Fort Mackinac, and Fort Meigs. And, of course, their round cousins, Martello Towers. Also, I didn't know that putting the Fort first indicated a government fortification! Looking forward to seeing what Kelly's Station blockhouse looks like when completed!
You and me both, Alex. Second story is a bit of challenge by oneself.
It’s coming along nicely Peter. Sure is a lot of work and you’re doing a nice job at it.
I thank you, sir.
Peter you're a tough man! Love the channel.
Thank you … determined if nothing else, lol.
God, I got nervous when the video started…I’m off-work with stress at the moment and I’m a bit jittery. I half expected that tranquil ‘Bambi’ scene at the beginning to be broken by the sound of musket fire, then see it cut to another hide tanning scene! So glad this deer got away! 😂
I’m here for the building, crafting, the blacksmithing, the history, the stories and the incredible feats of strength lifting those bloody logs…the hunting, not so much, but each to their own! 🦌 ❤
I understand your feelings. Thanks for your interest.
Very Nice dove-tail work on the second story floor.
Thank you! Cheers!
A block house always put me in mind of where munitions were stored but I’m sure they were used for more than that. See you walk the planks like a your man is amazing.
Barracks mostly . Powder was never stored inside as it was the last defensive position. Most fortifications had a powder magazine outside.
Ah! Makes sense. I remember a episode where you showed an upstairs area where defenders would stay, don’t remember if it was a block house perhaps so.
Hey Peter! I love watching any log structure being built... and a Blockhouse in particular warms the cockles of my heart!! Kelly's Station will be a fortified homestead to be reckoned with... when it's done! You'll have to name one Blockhouse, "Peter's", and the other one, "Cathy's"! Long may they guard the farm... together!
I’ve decided on only one, the opposite corner will have a V shaped rampart.
You need a push pole with a good fork to slide those boards around so there are less trips up the ladder.
You raise a valid point …. Great tip!
It is really coming together! And I have watched all your videos! So amazing what you and Cathy have done and are doing. Thank you so much for you sharing your knowledge with us! Bless you both!
Thank you so much! You’ve done a lot of viewing, I believe we’ve made 190 episodes to date.
That’s looking so good! And I’m almost getting a sore back just watching you work. You’re made of iron!
Well, at least my determination is iron strong, some might even say stubbornness, lol.
Thanks for sharing another great video.
Thanks for watching, means a lot to us.
The block house in Merrickville Ontario is very impressive should you have the opportunity to visit. Yours is coming along nicely, thanks for the inclusion!
I’ve actually visited it… mine is not quite so impressive. Thanks for watching.
Your boundless skillset and energy continue to amaze me! Do be careful though! Great video! Very nice craftsmanship! Thanks!
Thank you! Will do!
Incredible progress Peter! 💪🐾🙏🏻✌🏻
One log at a time! Thanks.
Great video as always. Thank you for sharing and teaching.
Glad you enjoyed it
Peter, you are the MAN!
Great work and craftsmanship once again looking forward to watching the progress
Thanks 👍. One log at a time!
I really like your channel and your history lessons!
Look at all that Birch. Soooo many bessoms lol. Fantastic as always Peter.
Kind of reminds me of the old Bailey castles, of mot n Baily fame.
Looking great Peter! Looking forward to seeing the top floor.
You and me both! Thanks for following our progress.
Coming along nicely. They remind me of the old Roman watchtowers like those along the Rhine. Probably the oldest style of a family fort known man in reality.
Indeed! Thanks for your interest.
Very hard work again, but you are a very determined man!! Lets hope the weather holds for you. Blessings.
Yup, what I lack in skill I make up in determination. “ Don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re done”! My dad used to say that to me as a young fellow.
Peter why not get volunteers to help with your building? It's awesome and provides such historical value I don't know why someone, two or mayhap three would not be interested in this endeavor! If I were younger, with my love f history, I'd put my long pants and coat on and be there in this awesome building! Much luck and God bless you!
I do have a few living historians dropping in this spring. A kind offer if only in thought from you.
Need to make arrangements to come help you.
Good morning from north Idaho,USA. I very much enjoy your videos. My late wife said I was born 200 years late. I have muzzle loader’s and make my own accessories. I’ve been subscribed for quite a while. Can’t wait to see more progress on the block house.
That is awesome! We certainly appreciate your interest and support.
Steady progress Mr. Peter. I felt your pain, lifting those cold, wet and heavy boards. That kind of work will make Ms. Cathy's beans and tatters taste even more delicious. Stay safe and warm friends.
Thanks 👍. I do look forward to the end of day meal!
It’s a blast to watch this build as I plan on doing similar starting next year (was going to be this year but I miss payed my taxes).
Ah, taxes and death, the two constants of life!
It has been a long time coming, congrats on 80k.
We are flattered that so many have taken an interest in our endeavour!
Beautiful job Peter!!
Many thanks!
During the American revolution in the Mohawk Valley, one of the important fortifications was Eldridge Blockhouse.
Always enjoy your videos and your wee bits of history Peter. Thanks.
TC
Thanks for sharing, I have a vague memory about that blockhouse, I’ll have to look it up.
According to dutch wikipedia, it derives from blochuus. Huis gemaakt van balken, house made with beams. So essentially a loghouse.
The Blokhuis here in Leeuwarden was built as a Coersion Castle (?) As a way for outsiders to impose power on the city. After that it was in use as a prison...
Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom … very interesting indeed!
Thank you for bringing us along on the journey again can't help but think that the block houses of old had more than one man putting them together you are amazing
Very true, but I must say although slow I do like working alone.
Wee bit of history from my area? Throughout the latter 1800s the civized tribes in my area were self governing, with their own courts and judicial systems. A local Cherokee fellow in my area had a call from the dark as hecwas crossing a foot bridge telling him to stop. Things being what they were in the area he didn't. When the shooting stopped Ned Christie found hed just shot a federal marshal. He took to the hills and built himself a fort, not a blockhouse but a fortified white oak cabin out of huge logs, with the floor dug out below ground level, loopholes cut through the lower logs for firing positions. Time after time officers and groups of officers tried to flush him out, even bringing in a small cannon. It bounced off the thick walls. The house was so strong and well fortified that they couldnt get at him. Not to mention that Ned would always be forewarned of their coming. The situation lasted for quite some time. Finally a large group came. They got behind a burning wagon and used dynamite. This did no appreciable damage except it turned over the stove inside and smoke started boiling into the room. At that Ned almost made his getaway through the smoke but, as luck would have it, the smoke thinned some at ground leveland the son of the marshal who'd been killed spotted Zekes feet and shot, followed, i'm sure, by a volley from the rest of the posse. As a foot note it was said that the son continued to be a considerably bitter individual. He went north with the cattle business just as one of the greatest blizzards to ever hit that country came along. He froze to death. Ibhave beenbto the said site of Zekes fort but saw nothing of any note. The sad part of the story is that Zeke might have gotten off on a claim of self defense. Whether he didnt trust the White courts or whether he felt they should have no jurisdiction in the Cherokee Nation people have conjectured about for years.
You’ve always got some great wee bit, Thanks for sharing. For the record, I don’t think Kelly’s Station will be quite that rugged.
@@TheWoodlandEscape perhaps you need more fire power. I'd suggest a 73 winchester, a shotgun or 2, and several reworked navy cap and ball colts modified to metallic cartridges by Ned Christie. He was said to be a good blacksmith and gunsmith who knew how to use his workmanship very well. He was also a member of the tribal council, respected by many, and a veteran of the Civil War. By many He is remembered as a hero for his stand against federal encroachment on Cherokee judicial rights on Cherokee land.
Great video! I always learn something! For instance, you sleep! Who knew!!?
Thanks Ian. Heads up, the 49th Regiment of Foot and perhaps a few Glengarrys are have their spring trading here the last weekend in April and I’d like to extent an invite to you. Good food, good friends and we also do live shooting of their muskets
Those board, I think you said they were oak - but can’t remember the type of oak, are unbelievable!!! And you know, they are being invested in righteous purpose. They’re off the ground with good air circulation and after 100 years they’ll be repurposed as they’ll still be good.
A nice thought to think those boards will be repurposed down the road.
You sure are plum busy folks Peter and Kathy! I do believe Fort Kelly will hold and be ready before the first raid happens! I can also very much appreciate the weight of those white oak 2” boards. Your block house is Lovely and even more so soon enough. The deer are a big plus along with the always great music! Thanks Much Friends! Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Fingers crossed, lol. I’m hoping to have it completed this summer.
Thank you for continuing this project and for the wee bit of history
And we thank you for the support.
I love what you are doing! I will be following your progress closely as I really want to create a small fort on my land in Virginia as well. So, keep those build videos as detailed as you can, if you please. When I get to the building of mine, I will document it for your amusement along with an invitation to visit the land where England made it happen in North America.
I also wanted to add that your "wee bit of history" is a favorite of mine.
Sounds great! We appreciate your interest. There aren’t many of us fort builders around … couldn’t find a single on in the yellow pages.
AMAZING!!
Great video, Peter and Kathy ,with a wee bit of history added. Interesting history about the block houses. Especially the one about Nova Scotia. That's where my wife is from. Take care and keep your powder dry
Thanks 👍. Watch yer top knot!
Battery low on my device Peter but I'll give you a thumbs up, a comment and catch the video later.
Im so nervous watching you up high. Wont detail my injuries but last deer season i fell 15 feet off my ladder. Please be careful 😊 Great job !
Oh my, I trust you’ve fully recovered.
@@TheWoodlandEscapePeter thank you for asking. I'm still recovering from a dislocated shoulder and some broken ribs and vertebrae but thankfully I'm alive and mobile. Take care please
@@ceh5476 one day at a time.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Peter
You are tough as nails.
Frank
You may have hit the nail on the head because me old body is getting as stiff as one, lol.
Maybe no one else mentions it but I hold my breath while you are walking those second story planks! Could be that it is because you are my brother and I have a vested interest in your well
being?
You’re always thinking of other, you’ve a kind heart indeed!
Cedar I guess, looking at your native species. Even cedar is heavy before drying , I suppose. You would know. What a fabulous blockhouse !
It’s fun, but as I age those green logs seem to get heavier, lol.
Make sure to get plenty of protein, it takes more as you get older!@@TheWoodlandEscape
Awesome Video
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice, love it!
Thank you! Cheers!
you rock
If you have ever been to the NMLRA national shoots In Friendship IN. They have a nice Blockhouse on the Primitive side at the front of the Primitive range.
I’ve wanted to get to that event for years … maybe this year.
Really coming along and I was struggling to help you move the logs while watching. I am sure all my grunting as you pushed and pulled helped you move them. lol. Looking really good.
Thanks 👍 … it must of been your efforts as the logs seemed somewhat lighter.
Hey Peter. I heard I may see you at Ron and Justine's wedding? Looking forward to it!
We are indeed heading down to that wedding, look forward to meeting you.
You’ll be the rival of Fort Edward soon enough….
I visited the Fort Edward block house last fall when I was in NS for a wedding… it’s an interesting site.
I’ve not seen it , but on my list for our next trip east.
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Romans had 2 story towers that were used as storage and patrol hubs. After the Romans they made Mott and Bailys with Donjons (hill with a wall around that has a great tower built on the hill). Later on they added Hording and changed that to Battlements with Machicolations. All major Fortress Castles have a Donjon. Dungeon comes from Donjon which the top floor of the tower was also a prison.
Thought you'd like the first 1800 years of history of defensive towers.
I do indeed sir and thank you for sharing.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Fixed the Type-Os. Mott means hill and Donjon became dungeon for the fortress castle's prison. They'd keep important prisoners like princesses in the Donjon. Thus we have lots of stories with princesses in towers.
@@greggdougherty8992 I’ll bet you do!
It's very satisfying to accomplish jobs when you work alone.
I feel the same. Thanks for your support.
Well it's easy to see how you keep fit Peter just think of the money you save not having to join a gym or buy weights...
Yup, I wouldn’t have the energy for that there gym, lol.
If you are going to set the second story logs by yourself, you've got a job ahead of you. If I were not so far away, I would come give you a hand. You might try setting up a tall tripod with a either a block and tackle or just a pully at the top and a capstan on the first floor to winch them up. Just a couple of thoughts or suggestions, but I am sure you have already figured out how you are going to do it. I look forward to watching them go up.
John: Where are you located? If you are serious about helping Peter I will and can your expenses! The ball is now in your court friend!
I’ve weighed doing just that, John, but to honest cedar is not all that heavy and I believe time would be lost overall .Appreciate the suggestion and your support.
I’m tired from watching all that work. Great video.
Hope to see you at the Kalamazoo living history show again this year. My son and I loved talking to you about SA.
Quick question, when did they start building vertical log cabins?
I’m definitely attending Kalamazoo. Please remind of your name. Looking forward to our paths crossing again. I’m afraid I don’t have a clue about the timeline of vertical logs use.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Bob my son is Nate
Peter, just curious, will you be using the V-shaped rampart to mount your black powder swivel gun? I'm assuming that you will (of course! lol) be casting the gun in your own smithy; I believe ' Kelly's Station' deserves to have its' owner design, build (and FIRE!) its' own large bore gun to defend it from any 'hostiles' in the neighborhood. Kelly's Station would benefit greatly by having 'Cathy's Cannon' mounted atop the walls to protect all those within! What say you Sir??? heh-heh....
I plan on building a platform to defend the pond site of the fortification, but I’m afraid that a ways down the road.
Hey Peter love what you doing follow your channel for some years now. The Dutch and Flemish translation is Blokhuis ore also Blokhut . Greetings from Belgium Patrick " Paddy " Prikken
Thanks for the info, Paddy. Pleased to meet you.
Is my plesasure Peter @@TheWoodlandEscape
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Must be awful exciting to see it finally going up. Did you make those big nails?
Not on this build, I’m taking some liberties on this construction. With a project of this size, my passport says unless I do I’ll not be finishing it, lol.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Of course! You already showed some shortcuts, but there’s nothing wrong with that. They didn’t do it alone, amd if they did, it was a multi year project. A life long work sort of thing. I was just curious if you threw a few nails in.
Peter, nice work, if I may suggest that you dowel between joists to firm up the second floor. It might help.
Good tip, would if falling off in a heavy blow!
@TheWoodlandEscape I may haven't been as informative, by doweling the floor boards it becomes much more supportive. In Sweden they do this traditionally in there log homes.
Great idea!
Howdy Peter
I see another one of Freds' friends came by looking for her .
Looking good ...soon ..... do you have any idea when fort will be done ?
I’m hoping by mid summer.
Interesting subject fortified homesteads, Towers of one kind or another have been around since at least the early bronze age and probably before. Along with hill forts and lake settlements on stilts defensive measures appear to have been a constant since very early times There is a thought amongst modern historians that towers, hill forts etc were really only status symbols built to emphasize territorial presence whilst this may well play a part in these structures I doubt very much that it was the main reason for construction after all it would be possible to build far more elaborate and impressive non defensive structures if this were the case. Tower building in the British Isles has occurred repeatedly to my knowledge since the late Iron Age with the Brochs in Scotland, the mote and bailey constructions of the Norman period and the square towers of the late medieval built to defend against the cross border raiding and general lawlessness that carried on well into the period you like to represent. Of course towers were built in Ireland in some profusion in fact I used to work on a farn back home on the Isle of Man that had a tower whose daily job was as a home for chickens turkeys and pidgeons , nesting boxes of appropriate sizes being built into the walls at various heights the lowest level was a collection point for Guano with a door to allow entry there were also loop holes built into the walls allowing for armed men to cover the farm yard and the approaches to the farm house they also provided ventilation to the tower for it's daily life. the barns were built in a similar manner with loop holes for ventilation and defense and is a common feature on many of the older stone barns, where the livestock in them was your most valuable asset if you could defend them it was less important than saving the house, you often find farm buildings built in a quadrangle with loop holes on the external walls and windows and doors in the internal walls. Another style of house built in stone would have no windows and doors on the ground floor access would be via a ladder [easy to pull up] and a door on the first floor [thats the second floor for our American cousins] making entry almost impossible for raiders.
Italy and Greece both famous for their towers and I am sure we could carry on pointing out areas and time lines for towers over much of the old world. But I think even in timber towers make a good defensive structure certainly if you have half a dozen people to defend it, A quick aside churches in England in early times were built of timber but often had round stone built towers not dissimilar to the Saxon watch towers built in late Roman times, These were built buy the community for defense, the church were I live has one dating back to early Saxon times the village back then had a defensive ring with a church and tower at it's heart built by a Jute tribe, so it would appear that the Jutes the Angles the Saxons and presumably the Celts though living fairly close to one another took to raiding each other with sufficient deadly force to warrant building these structures. Strangely until very recently you would be considered a foreigner if you came from the next village and inter marriage was frowned upon, there is an expression " Normal for Norfolk" about covers the dated attitudes that remain until even the present time. As they say in Yorkshire "There's now't queerer than folk".
Well David, I must thank you for that very informative and interesting feedback. A high light for Cathy and I are the stories and thoughts people share with us and yours was a grand one!
AHHhh, Kelly: Have ye never thought of making a pushpole?
I did think that, saved me a sore back many a time! 🏴
I was going to build a derrick, but realized the effort not worth the time… I’ll get it done, lol.
Peter, you toss those logs around pretty easily. What do they weigh on average? Thanks!
Me or the logs, lol. They definitely weigh more than me, I suspect between 200 and 250 pounds.
Great video once again! We were wondering, what is the purpose of the green ties under your knees?
They are legging ties and hold my leggings from shifting. A common item in the 17 and 18th century . There is also a leather garter in the side that holds them to one’s waist. Clothing and material to make clothing was a scarce commodity … the leggings protected your breeches.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Thanks for the reply! That’s really interesting, it’s easy to see that with things being so scarce that nearly everything you see had a purpose. We really enjoy watching your videos in our house, keep up the great work!
Sorry I dont live up there I would be glad to help you,then it would be two old men huffing and puffing!!😂
The thought is nice. Thanks for watching.
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you got more sand then most sir
Some do say I’m a wee bit gritty.
Dutch 'blokhuis' = Block House (English) (blok = block and huis = house)
Thanks for the correction or should I say translation.
We know that there will some day be an end to your wonderful life, not too soon I hope. What are your plans with your property when you are gone? Most definitely it should be a historical site. I live not too far from you and hope that I can some day assist you in your projects.
Love to have you drop in even for a visit, but I’d not be turning down your offer to help.
I am presently pruning apple trees in a large orchard. When I am finished I will let you know and you can advise me of a good time to come. Only one coffee and the rest of the day is work. I am quite handy at holding the other end of a log. LOL@@TheWoodlandEscape
2nd story should be easy. As many of those logs as You've been moving, you should be strong enough to throw the rest up top. Lol.
Don’t I wish.
@@TheWoodlandEscape lol
I've been here long enough to remember that you wanted to forge all your own nails. I guessing that you're ok with that not being the case anymore....lol. Do you know the location of the blockhouse you spoke of in Pa I assume.?
wish i could help.
Your gray hair makes you look like a senior citizen, but in looking at you lift all those heavy logs makes me think you must be a lot younger than you look. What kind of food do you eat? Do you drink wine? Do you eat a lot of bread?
Well sir, I’m turning 71 in a couple of months. The secret is figuring out the right daily dosage of single malt scotch and one will live forever.
Feel guilty watching you work by yourself ,,hoping for reinforcements for you ,,I got no passport and work down here to do 🙂. Yep that was some wicked balance walk you did ,,let’s not do that anymore ,,who will finish if you fall ? 🙂
Sound advice. I do have some help coming in the spring for the wall construction.