tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post1396509702352661115..comments2024-01-31T02:16:53.518-08:00Comments on The Poor Farm: A Lemon of a BarnDonna OShaughnessyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-21139667807336554452017-06-12T06:31:31.964-07:002017-06-12T06:31:31.964-07:00Like I said, we're happy no one died. We don&#...Like I said, we're happy no one died. We don't have the permit for our private family cemetery yet!Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-2194160112537155172017-06-12T06:30:49.473-07:002017-06-12T06:30:49.473-07:00The most excellent advice ever! We're moving a...The most excellent advice ever! We're moving ahead. Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-70749759778089168622017-06-12T06:18:36.247-07:002017-06-12T06:18:36.247-07:00In 24 years of farming together we've worked w...In 24 years of farming together we've worked with literally hundreds of people in our business of organic meat production. Contractors, customers, friends. We've had just two raw deals, both in the last year. Statistically, we're doing ok, and so will you when you hire help. Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-72023171839559390282017-06-12T02:33:25.428-07:002017-06-12T02:33:25.428-07:00Oh, what a terrible disaster for you. I hope you c...Oh, what a terrible disaster for you. I hope you can put it right without too much extra expense!Yarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06662236319781194283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-58900076313589032152017-06-11T20:50:32.615-07:002017-06-11T20:50:32.615-07:00Frustrated for you guys (been there, bought the t-...Frustrated for you guys (been there, bought the t-shirt company) but I also know, energy cannot be wasted, mulling over what should have been. It's best placed, getting in and fixing it, asap. It does wonders for disappointment levels. :) Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-45052629539509892642017-06-11T18:56:07.094-07:002017-06-11T18:56:07.094-07:00Oh dang it, I'm sorry this happened to you. I...Oh dang it, I'm sorry this happened to you. It's one of our fears when we have things done at the farm. I hope you can salvage the good parts and get something good in the end!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-39819387655860807782017-06-11T17:29:26.053-07:002017-06-11T17:29:26.053-07:00We do so regret not being on site more when he was...We do so regret not being on site more when he was taking this building down. We hired them because we didn't feel we had the time to do it ourselves and in the end it cost us more money and more time. And still, Keith never feels the need to drink. Now me on the other hand....Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-23265439540791367442017-06-11T17:27:40.166-07:002017-06-11T17:27:40.166-07:00We have lived in this area over 25 years and worke...We have lived in this area over 25 years and worked with many local folks on a hand shake alone, but you may be right. That kind of business deal is waning. I think this guy may have some early dementia and as I said, I am most happy no one got hurt. Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-81648726598590770652017-06-11T17:25:24.887-07:002017-06-11T17:25:24.887-07:00It's all good Kev, it really is. No one was hu...It's all good Kev, it really is. No one was hurt, my husband and I are still healthy enough to rebuild the building (well today we are) and it motivates me to learn even more carpenter skills. Life is a bowl of cherries, we can handle a few pits.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-31406138422277893482017-06-11T17:22:56.816-07:002017-06-11T17:22:56.816-07:00Dang those utility companies! I hope you get an ev...Dang those utility companies! I hope you get an even better fence in the long run.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-80370358077074857702017-06-11T17:21:43.213-07:002017-06-11T17:21:43.213-07:00No worries Linda, this guy won't be suing us n...No worries Linda, this guy won't be suing us nor will we sue him. It's over and done with and we're all moving on.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-72177043909440531082017-06-11T17:20:40.456-07:002017-06-11T17:20:40.456-07:00Thanks Cro, we look forward to seeing what we can ...Thanks Cro, we look forward to seeing what we can do as well. now that the shock of the damage is wearing off, we are getting hopeful again. My Keith is a talented man, if anyone can salvage this barn, he can. If not, I guess the livestock will board with us this winter.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-63169145720564577032017-06-11T16:57:07.160-07:002017-06-11T16:57:07.160-07:00Oh dear, it's like we learnt a long time ago, ...Oh dear, it's like we learnt a long time ago, if you want a job done properly do it yourself, or stand over whoever is doing the job. I do hope you manage to selvage enou8gh for your needs without spending too much. Renovation in Galiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-88565591473840813102017-06-11T16:06:37.733-07:002017-06-11T16:06:37.733-07:00Sorry to say, but that's exactly the kind of &...Sorry to say, but that's exactly the kind of "great service" & "attention to detail" that we encountered when attempting to "hire locally" & "build relationships in the community". I hope you had a written contract.Mrs Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636736944375337989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-16003005495968428082017-06-11T14:53:18.109-07:002017-06-11T14:53:18.109-07:00I'm gutted for you, just a little more care fr...I'm gutted for you, just a little more care from that guy would have saved you loads of work and loads of money. I can imagine your disappointment, I remember being on a job and gettting some lads to take a fireplace out that I would have sold and split the money with them, they rushed and did it like idiots and broke the thing in two making it worthless.<br />Never mind these things are sent to try us! Hope to see the new barn up soon! Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-48089685270624282772017-06-11T13:23:41.043-07:002017-06-11T13:23:41.043-07:00oh i am so sorry this happened to you. i would be...oh i am so sorry this happened to you. i would be pissed big time! the gas company did a project on our street and totally ruined our fencing. now we have to fight with them to get it fixed. they broke our entire sidewalk and compromised trees and shrubs too. grrrrr!!!jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-67169881519282861592017-06-11T06:27:50.294-07:002017-06-11T06:27:50.294-07:00Well, that's a shame considering all the plann...Well, that's a shame considering all the planning and thought that went into this project. Compromised roof trusses are NOT what you want on a building. Hope you can salvage something out of this. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-39361604628647736652017-06-11T05:33:28.889-07:002017-06-11T05:33:28.889-07:00Lots of pictures will help your case if he takes y...Lots of pictures will help your case if he takes you to court. Get the names of his helpers. If they complain about this job, they may be unhappy with other things he has done. It is a shame you lost so much good material.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-28952042199733701532017-06-10T20:45:44.299-07:002017-06-10T20:45:44.299-07:00Oh dear; oh dear. I know that ancient barns are ta...Oh dear; oh dear. I know that ancient barns are taken to pieces over here, but they are usually very substantial buildings, and each piece of the structure is marked and recorded. It doesn't look as if the same care has been offered in your case. I know you'll both find a way of putting it back together again, but I must say I'm glad It's not me who's doing it.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing pictures of a perfect, newly assembled barn in the very near future.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com