So on the corner across from Walmart, my Dad is going to be developing that open area. He's going to be overseeing a United Furniture store, sporting goods store and a Starbuck's. This pole building is currently on the site and needs to be moved. My parents told us we could have it if we took it down. It's a great opportunity to get the metal and wood framing for free. It is a great size for Marcus to have a shop area and to provide shelter for the animals that now reside on our property (more about the animals later). Marcus got some menfolk to help him take off the metal sheets (special thanks to Peter and Trevor for the wonderful help, especially in the down pouring rain!! Also to their wives for letting them go!). Marcus was out there the other night taking a million pictures so we will know how to put it back together once all the parts are at our house. My Dad's been an awesome help with figuring out the best way to take it down and use of his tractor and excavator!! It's exciting but also a little daunting because of the work involved. The next time you drive by take a look, all the metal is off and it is just the frame, so this week the focus is getting the wood off.
On a side note my Dad found something interesting in the woods behind the shop. He was walking back there and stumbled across this old lady who had been living in a tent in the woods for I think over a year now (If I'm remembering it correctly). She asked him when construction will start so she will know when to move. She said she lived there all year round! It gave him quite a start because he wasn't expecting to see anyone and she just walks out of her tent and says "hello". So when we had the work party there she was back in the woods just hanging out-CRAZY!! How many times have I drove past there and never knew a little old lady was living back there?
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That is CRAZY. It's so sad though that a little old lady has to be homeless!
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