Early doors

Brian was keen to get started today. We cleared the area in the barn for him to work and organise his tools. It was also good to be working undercover in the coolness of the barn. He’d prepared the wood yesterday, so this morning it was about fixing all the elements together so he could then hang the door. Once again I was very impressed with his ability to create something that he’d never done before. Especially as the door is not the straightest one to hang as your first door.

It was quite hungry work, so we had an early lunch which gave Brian a chance to recharge his batteries and have a think about how to tackle a hatch he wants to add into the side panel for access to the wood pellet silo from the side.

Quiche from the local ‘traiteur’ with sweet tomatoes

It’s only a small thing, but we have noticed the pellets get stuck in the corners of the silo when they are getting low - so they need a bit of a prod. So after lunch he got out his box of metal treasure bits, and found just what he needed, some hinges and a latch which can be bolted shut. I found some hooks, which I can use in the laundry room.