Plasma

A few days ago we traded some solar equipment for a used plasma cutter and finally got around to trying it out last night.  Can't wait to put this thing to work!

We also helped out a neighbor this morning and she was kind enough to give us this small dog pen. We don't know exactly what we will do with it yet, but it is very nice and in excellent condition. We sure have some kind and generous folk out here.

Metal delivery

We received a delivery of metal today from Hatco Steel out of Alpine.

These pipes and purlins will soon become the framework for the new porch on our Home/Office.  

We still need to acquire decking and roofing materials.

The planned expansion should add lots of living space as well as more rainwater catchment.

In a couple of days, some heavy machinery will arrive from In & Out Rental in Alpine.

We'll use it to dig on the properties, as much as possible.  We only have the machine for a short period of time, with a long list of things we would like to do with it.

Big plans, big machines, and big materials.  It's all part of living in the big Lone Star State.