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Can we even call it progress

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by SarahBeth9394, Jul 18, 2010.

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  1. Jul 18, 2010 #1
    SarahBeth9394

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    Today I drew out coop plans and explained them to my hubby. We won't build till after the summer heat has passed. But I have plans. I told him we should get the supplies here and there till then.
     
  2. Jul 18, 2010 #2
    SarahIrl

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    Oh yes, the main bit is getting your hubby on board!!!
     
  3. Jul 18, 2010 #3
    write2caroline

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    I cheated and got him some new power tools.

    I got a new coop out of the deal since he had to play with the new toys right? I also got him plans for the coop and a zillion (not quite a zillion but a lot) pallets.
    Caroline
     
  4. Jul 18, 2010 #4
    Zahboo

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    I like having plans before hand. You can think everything through, price options, gather materials, and most of all, gather more chickens.
     
  5. Jul 18, 2010 #5
    SarahBeth9394

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    Well I'm going to have plenty of time to plan. This morning there's an ad on CL for 8 to 10 4x4x6 for $20. It's an hours drive but gas is paid. He just doesn't want to do anything in the heat. I'd go but I can't drive the company vehicle. Ugh frustrated. Well at least I've got my sewing machine.

    Getting tools wont help because we already have what we need.
     
  6. Jul 18, 2010 #6
    hannalice

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    Quote:It's actually amazing how well that works! [​IMG] I didn't get it for him, but Dad has been very happy with the coop project because he gets to play with his new cordless pneumatic nail gun. [​IMG]
     
  7. Jul 18, 2010 #7
    MrChicken207

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    I'm the hubby, I've been convinced for years, it's my wife who needs the convincing (believe me, I have literally dozens of different coops designed. I've probably misplaced more plans than I care to think)
     
  8. Jul 26, 2010 #8
    SarahBeth9394

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    Well there's been zero progress. Mostly. My daughter has a friend who will be gutting her kitchen in a couple of months so there may be an opportunity for scrap wood. Also there's a Habitat for Humanity remodel planned in my little town that I may be able to get some scraps out of. I'd love it if I could get a hold of some torn out kitchen cupboards. All I know is it's going to be a very slow process. Last summer I had a nice little pile of scrap wood saved up but it ended up being used for a second dog house. Now we don't even have that dog. At least our other two dogs use it so it's not a complete loss.
     

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