Guys and Bras

Posted on September 19th, 2009, by Janet - Calico Gals store owner, gabby gal, newsletter editor, occasional piecer

Let’s start with the guys!

I mean the guys working on the new barn.

No place to park!

No place to park!

Many of you have done a “drive-by” to see where the new barn is being built. Sometimes you can’t even see the barn because of all the trucks and vehicles. This is a good thing!

Hard Hat area

Hard hat area

This day I had to climb over and under to get inside, and then I was so surprised! The sheet rock is up and the walls are really walls! Wow – it looks so different!

Here is a photo taken from the loft looking down into the classroom area. Note that I said, “down.” That’s right, the classroom is on the main floor. The windows are wonderful and check out those outlets – all around and in the floor.

Calico Gals new classroom

Calico Gals' new classroom

Meet Doug.

Hi Doug.

Hi Doug.

Doug is the hard-working contractor for the new barn project. He is the one pulling all the pieces together to make it happen. I think he is doing a great job and I am sure you will agree.

Now meet Shawn.

Hi Shawn.

Hi Shawn.

Another nice guy, Shawn is adding the trim to the inside. Look closely (at the board, not at Shawn). That’s cedar! These guys are all into the idea of creating a new barn. So the wide trim around the windows, doors and loft will be rough cedar. Really is beautiful (again, the boards).

And we thought quilting was messy!

OK, I'm outta here.

OK, I'm outta here.

And just in case you are wondering about all of the digging going on…

Big Dig

Big Dig

No, we are not putting in a swimming pool. This is going to be the “Underground Drainage Detention Basin.” Now you know. Now we all know.

So where are the bras?

Stay tuned. Next post. I really do have something to show and tell about bras.

4 Responses to “Guys and Bras”

  1. Julie DeGroat says:

    How cool is this! I called my sister, and we are both planning a trip down when the new shop is all ready.

    Fun!!

    Julie Old Crow

  2. Leslie says:

    Janet,

    This is so wonderful to see the new barn being built but sad the old barn will no longer be. So excited to not have to walk the stairs!

  3. Lynn says:

    The new barn looks great, I hope that some of the old barn ambiance will be in the new one.

  4. James says:

    Hi Mom, just letting you know I looked at the new pics and it looks great. We are all excited here and good luck.

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