Barn Raising

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Ammo

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

Trooper and I were hanging out on the farm this morning because the Timber Frame has arrived for the new farmhouse.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

The Timbers arrived on the truck to be used in the construction of Trooper’s new post and beam house being built on the farm.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

My initial inspection earned a paws up review from me – and I told the boys to start loading up the crane!

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

After the crane piled all the timbers into the new house, Trooper and I were anxious to see how they would put them together.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

We watched from afar for a bit, but eventually we just couldn’t wait any longer to get our paws dirty too.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

So Trooper convinced his mom and dad that we would promise to be safe if they let us get a little closer to see just how a post and beam house is constructed.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

As you can imagine, Trooper was very excited!

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

I was enthralled with watching the construction workers help the crane lower the beams into the house.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

But the very best part – getting to watch Trooper’s Dad pound some of the very first pegs into the timber frame.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

It was a VERY exciting day, and Trooper even got to keep a souvenir of the day! Lucky!

The Building of a Farmhouse

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Ammo

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

Yesterday I spent the evening exploring around the construction site of Trooper’s new farmhouse.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

The walls have started to go up and Trooper couldn’t be more excited.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

Well, that is until we realized that the house had been built on top of Trooper’s favorite bone-burying spot! Gulp!

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

We searched high and low hoping that the construction crew had built a secret trap door so that we could retrieve Trooper’s buried bones.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

Trooper was mostly concerned that his new house would be haunted – on account of all the bones.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

Alas, there was no secret trap door – but I told Trooper that the good news was that the construction crew had built him lots and lots of doggie doors!

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

Construction on the Farm

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Ammo

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

The construction on Trooper’s new house at the farm has really been moving along pretty quickly. Every time I come there is something new to look at.

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

I was admiring the handiwork from afar, when I decided, what the hey – lets go check it out!

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

Up close Trooper’s new house looked solid enough.

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

But with these big empty rooms, there is really only one way to know for sure if it’s going to hold up to the rigors of me and Trooper’s wrestle parties.

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

Time to fly!

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

Lucky for Trooper I’m such a good friend that I tested out and approved his new home for endless bounding. It gets my stamp of approval for wrestle parties too…..although we may want to add some carpeting.

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

I can’t wait until Trooper’s new house is ready! I’ve already staked out a few looking windows that have a straight line shot to viewing my groundhog holes – I have my paws crossed the construction workers don’t forget to add a doggie door. I hope Trooper lets me sleepover all the time!

On the Job

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Ammo

You may recall that there are some new changes happening on the family farm, most of which involve building Trooper a super duper new house!

Ammo the Dachshund // On the Job // Construction

And since we consider this the family farm, everyone is expected to pitch in and help with the construction, Trooper and I included. I am certainly no stranger to working hard on the farm, in fact, it wasn’t that long ago that I was just a wee pup being introduced to fence building with the family.

Ammo the Dachshund // Puppy // Farmwork

Ammo the Dachshund // On the Job // Construction

So for our newest family construction project we set out to tackle laying radiant flooring on the basement. I gave Trooper the task of Foreman #1.

Ammo the Dachshund // On the Job // Construction

I on the other hand, took on the job of Foreman #2, mostly because Foreman #2 can get away with taking naps on the job! Trooper is such a sucker.

Ammo the Dachshund // On the Job // Construction

On Day #1 of the install I oversaw the installation of the floor insulation which had to be cut and taped into place.

Ammo the Dachshund // On the Job // Construction

My crew worked pretty diligently but by sunset they still had lots of insulation left to install. (those slackers).

Ammo the Dachshund // On the Job // Construction

So by Day #2 I decided to get my hands dirty and speed up the process.

Ammo the Dachshund // On the Job // Construction

And wouldn’t you know, with my extra help the install went much quicker and by sunset we were nearly complete! I guess all they needed was a little doxie power!

Stay tuned, as there are lots more construction projects in my near future!

If you Dig, I will Come

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Ammo

Trooper’s new house on the farm has officially been started, and the digging of the foundation is my favoritest part!

Reminds me of how much fun I had on the farm when the barn was being built a few years ago.

Ammo the Dachshund - 2009 - on the farm

Apparently you’re never too old to play in the mud!

Ammo the Dachshund - 2009 - on the farm

Although, this time I hope the story ends a little better for me than it did when I was a pup.

Sweet Hole-digging Heaven!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Ammo

Oh sweet glorious day! You’ll never guess what showed up on the farm!

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

You are gonna pee your pants in excitement, just like I did!

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

It’s a backhoe!! As in, ground hogs watch out, I’ve hit the hole-digging jackpot.

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

I’m totally serious when I say this (just look at my face), this is like the greatest day ever!

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

Only one problem, I can’t find the keys.

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

I asked mom for the keys, but she said that I wasn’t allowed to operate heavy machinery without my helmet – not to mention that the backhoe was for building Trooper’s new house, not for digging groundhog hunting holes. I tried to reason with her that Trooper would be thankful I used the backhoe to rid his future home-site of those pesky critters, but it was no use.

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm