Farm and Shop Improvements: Gravel, Electrical, and Winter Woes

Concrete and Gravel Work

• 🧱 Backfilling concrete edges with stone was completed using a skid steer.
• 💡 A wall-mounted drop cord reel, a gift, was received and is expected to be very useful in the shop.
• 🚚 Gravel was brought in and spread to cover the backfilled areas, aiming to reduce mud and tracking it into the shop.
• 💧 A plan to cut a corner to improve drainage around the building was mentioned.

Shop Electrical Upgrade

• ⚡ The electrical crew arrived to begin wiring the shop, with most of the work expected to be completed over two days.
• 💡 Hyper-lights were acquired for installation, and a borrowed electric scissor lift was made available for the electricians.
• 🔌 The electricians began running conduit (Romex) in the ceiling and installing boxes for lights and outlets.
• 🛠️ Plans include installing a 50-amp welder plug, outlets every 5 feet, and wiring for an air compressor, fan, and heating/air unit.

Farm and Weather Observations

• 🐄 The speaker was out feeding cows, noting the presence of deep mud and the effectiveness of Brunt boots in keeping feet dry and warm.
• ❄️ A mention of Bubba having his first snow and a general dislike for winter was expressed.
• 🚜 The excavator was moved to a new location to burn a brush pile and potentially work on the pond.
• 🚧 A recurring issue with a puddle forming at a specific corner due to driving patterns was discussed, highlighting a minor but persistent aggravation.