All the siding is up!
I’ve got some caulking to do after lunch but the flashing and drip edge is complete. There was a problem with the roofing right at that front corner where it attaches to the cabin. I’ve known about it all along because it’s pretty obvious, and I can’t believe the smart guys let it happen but things were getting pretty tired by that part. Anyway I spent about an hour before doing the actual siding fussing with flashing and basically trying to plug a big irregular hole that should have simply had sheet roofing over it. And now after lunch I’ll caulk that and the window, and I’m done for the day.
So far the sky is staying blue, and I kind of wish I’d washed stump socks instead. But it’s gonna be so nice to have this behind me that I can’t complain too much about my bad planning.
The next major task is painting the entire cabin. I’m sticking with the same basic color scheme but taking this opportunity to go with a shade of green a bit less “darling.” Not quite OD, but definitely not gay. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
I’m going with this shade right here…
Okay, yeah, that’s pretty much OD.
Lunch break over, going back to work now. I have to clean up the site and be over at S&L’s to let Ghost out in no less than 2 hours.
Now you have me questioning my own masculinity, because I saw/see nothing wrong with the color shade of your Lair. Or perhaps there’s hope for me after all, because real guys don’t really think much about color choices.
I pretty much hated the Lair’s new color as soon as it went on the walls. Hoped the sun would change it more than it did. Got used to it, you know, and it certainly looked better than it had before. But it’s been two years, and even if I hadn’t needed to on account of the new addition I’d still be re-painting the Lair a darker color this summer.
I like it. It needs a sign though. Joel’s Blaksmisth or Joel’s Livery or how about The Secret Lair Cantina.
I like the darker green. My house is almost that color, and disappears nicely here in the ponderosa forest. Here, the color is called Mountain Moss.
How about the Gulch General Store?
The place is beginning to look like it is real settled. A little settlement, sort of.
Good work, Joel, and congratulations again.
Naw, Joel’s Saloon, General Mercantile & Assessor. All grub stakes considered.
Looking pretty snazzy!
How about Joel’s Freehold – in honor of a favorite author?
Naw, I’ve grown used to the Secret Lair. In Joel’s Gulch. 🙂
But as far as a sign goes, I think Judy’s carrying the day so far. Numerous people have pointed out that the building looks like it needs a sign.
How about Joel’s Rodent Refreshment, Rest House and Recreation Ranch.
Ooooooh, snap, Ztz.
Maybe “Joel’s House of Ill Repute” as that would really confuse people.
OD?
Olive Drab.
Just wondering if a lighter shade like some of the current tan shades of camo might not be appropriate. Sorta blend in with the surroundings and also reflect the sun’s rays a little better.
I’m in for some kinda sign, though. I suppose Short Branch Saloon is right out?
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You really need a sign that reads “Chalmun’s Cantina”
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That reference sailed right over my head, Mark. Which I guess shows how much of a Star Wars fan I am. I didn’t know it had any name other than “the cantina.”
As long as you are re-painting, how about a nice bright color – reddish pink, high visibility yellow, bright purple – so the rodents marching across the desert can see as well as smell The Lair and get there more efficiently.
Ben’s outhouse sign illuminated with battery operated high intensity LEDs would look nice.
If you go that way, I’d just have the sign say “Chalmun’s” and leave it to the viewer to make the connection.
I figgered it would, Joel. But I also figgered you and the rest of your loyal readership would quickly figure it out. And deem it appropriate.
Of course, to make it look properly real, you need to strew a few dead Roombas about the perimeter. After all, droids are not welcome in Chalmun’s Cantina.