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Farmhouse Helper

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Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Every day my best friend Trooper is just a wee bit closer to being able to move into his new house on the farm. I know, I know, I’ve been saying that for years…..but this is definitely going to be the year!

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Especially since I’ve been around the lend a helping paw! Just check out the video below of me collecting the trash into a nice little pile….

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Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m a pretty enthusiastic helper, as you can see.

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper on the other hand never looks thrilled about helping out. But honestly, I don’t blame him….he’s been helping everyday for years!

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t worry buddy, the work will be done soon (we hope), and you’ll be able to nap in your new house!

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

I even kept the bed warm for you! Ammo the Dachshund

Weekend with Ammo

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Now that mom is no longer confined to crutches, my weekends are starting to include lots of fun activities again. Here’s a little look into what I was up to this weekend…

Weekend with Ammo the Dachshund

Weekend with Ammo the Dachshund

Sunbathing at the shop with my gal pal Liebe!

Weekend with Ammo the Dachshund

Weekend with Ammo the Dachshund

Playing dress-up with some of the new jewelry at the shop.

Weekend with Ammo the Dachshund

Weekend with Ammo the Dachshund

Weekend with Ammo the Dachshund

Inspecting Trooper’s new house.

Weekend with Ammo the Dachshund

Weekend with Ammo the Dachshund

Weekend with Ammo the Dachshund

Weekend with Ammo the Dachshund

And hanging out with some of my favorite friends on the farm!

What did you do this weekend? Ammo the Dachshund

Posted and Beamed

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Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

After the timber frames arrived for Trooper’s new Post and Beam house the other day I was anxiously waiting to see what the finished product would look like. So when I arrived at the farm I was thrilled to see that the crew had managed to get most of the beams into place.

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

Trooper’s house made me feel so teeny tiny – something I have grown quite accustomed to over the years.

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

As the sun began to set I noticed that the construction crew had left something behind.

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

Souvenir pegs from the construction of the beams – extra short, just how I like them!

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

I made the obvious selection and I’m currently keeping it under my bed – to emerge when Trooper decides to taunt me and I can say “Look what I have, and you can’t have it”! Ammo the Dachshund

Construction on the Farm

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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

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

Ammo the Dachshund // Construction on the Farm

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!
Ammo the Dachshund

On the Job

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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

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

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! Ammo the Dachshund

 

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

Burn Pile

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ammo the dachshund burn pile

Lately the burn pile on the farm has been getting bigger and bigger.

ammo the dachshund burn pile

Mom says it’s in preparation for Trooper’s new house on the farm, and knocking down some trees is necessary to make room.

ammo the dachshund burn pile

I’m not sure when the detonation of the burn pile will take place, but I figure one can never be too careful when it comes to fire safety. So I’ve been practicing what to do when the pile goes up in flames.

ammo the dachshund burn pile

Fire in the Hole!

ammo the dachshund burn pile

Stop, drop, and roll. Stop, drop, and roll!

Lumber Jack

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When I arrived at the farm yesterday there was a surprise waiting for me.

ammo the dachshund lumber jack

A Lumber Jack had come and chopped down lots of trees.

ammo the dachshund lumber jack

At first I was sad because I was worried about where all my squirrel friends would go, but mom assured me that with 20 acres of trees on the farm there would be plenty of other places for them to live – and the trees had to be taken down to make room for Trooper’s new house!

ammo the dachshund lumber jack

Trooper’s new house you say?

ammo the dachshund lumber jack

Well then I better get busy finding the perfect spot to build me and Trooper’s wrestle room. It’s gotta be big enough to fit bunk beds and a trampoline!

 

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