Friday, May 22, 2009

Redneck Yard Update

No commentary is even needed here. I will just give you the before and after photos and give all credit for the hard work to Laurent and Jean-Pierre (to whom I pledge my undying gratitude)

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Ok, maybe just a bit of commentary. The half-roof will be rebuilt, and we will use it as an outdoor dining area (covered since it rains so much here). Door on left hides the well, which is why Jean-Pierre boarded it shut with those two pieces of wood.

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They are going to tear the metal off the side of the hangar (ugly and makes noise), but leave it on the top to shield the building materials. Until we finish construction. Which will be in 2020, the way things are going.

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AND MOST IMPORTANTLY...

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THE VAN IS GONE...I don't know how, I don't know where. All I know is that I'm retracting my application for 2009 Loire Valley Redneck of the Year.

8 comments:

mary said...

I'm gonna miss that van........

I know how much work that was and truly do "get it". Congrats on a huge accomplishment...

Olga Granda-Scott said...

...but it gave your hanger such character! Laurent and JP deserve one of those chocolate cakes.

Anonymous said...

Hurrah! Good for Laurent and Jean Pierre! Laurent deserves even more than the chocolate cake :-)
Gretchen

purejuice said...

gosh, that really is impressive. congrats to the men. way to go, upper body strength!!!

Nadia said...

Wohoo! So much neater now. Good job!

Tim said...

Doesn't there need to be a family living in the van for it to be a true redneck enclave?

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