b0786-Spring 1986 The first few trees we planted at Rabbit Hill in the field across the road from the first barn. Later, Steve planted that whole field in trees. Tippecanoe river beyond tree line.b0788-Note says, Peter, with Charlie and coach Custer, Hoosier conference, 1986. b0797-Demolition is now done down to slab of the original back porch at 1806. Will be rebuilt with plywood roof and skylights, spring 1986, Mum holding scoop shovel. Years before, Mum and I poured the original slab.b0799-Back porch of 1806, spring 86b0789-Dad, at 1806 front porch, summer 1986.b0790-Dan, at 1806 front porch, 1986.b0793-Columbus IN trip, summer 1986. L-R: Chris (working at Cummins plant as part of Purdue degree), Dad.b0796-L-R: Tom, being forced to vote YES for something… Pat, Dan.Columbus IN trip, summer 1986.b0800-Closer view of new roof rafters in place. Probably very early summer. Note that we still had a wood stove in the sewing/loom room.Chris and Mike felling tree where the addition to the sewing/loom room will go. Summer 1986. Notice how we dried clothes, back then.b0802-Mike showing trenching for an addition to the sewing/loom room. Late summer 1986. Trivia: Note whole-house fan in the window (left). Later Mike installed a larger fan in the upstairs rear shed dormer north wall. The porch has now been rebuillt (see skylights, upper right).b0807-Jerry and Mike have now framed the floor for the sewing/loom room addition at 1806. Nov 14 1986b0808-Jerry installing HVAC duct which will come into what is the present “yarn box” in the loom room at 1806. Nov 14 1986.b0818-Christmas 1986 at 1806, Afternoon Edition. Sitting L-R: Pat, Jerry, Kathy Standing: Dan.b0812-Christmas at 1806, 1986. Chris. b0813Christmas at 1806, 1986. Pete with new battery-op shaver.b0814-Now What?… Pat with what appears to be a bundle of 2×4 scraps-Christmas at 1806, 1986.Christmas at 1806, Afternoon Edition,1986. Steve. Trivia…Steve gave us our first microwave oven. This may have been it.b0820-Christmas at 1806, Afternoon Edition, 1986. L-R: Dan, Mum.b0814a-Christmas at 1806, 1986. Kathy.b0822-Christmas at 1806, Afternoon Edition, 1986. L-R: Janet, Mum.b0824-Christmas at 1806, Afternoon Edition, 1986. Jenny & Dale.
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