We christened the Alamo Forward today. Today was Memorial day and even though the project is not complete, we had a cook out on the deck. The project is about 60% complete, but, is lacking the electrical work and the roof. I have to wait on the walls until the electrical wires are all run and then I can seal it all up and I will get the roof on this week. Then I can run the wires for the lights once that is done. These pictures are from today. The one with the wall that is swung open, is where the 52 Inch Plasma TV is going to go, once the project is complete. It will swing open when in use and be able to be locked up when not. There is a torn parachute that we used as a temporary roof so as to not be in the sun all day while cooking on the new grill that was made here, for us, by the husband of one of our soldiers. He works for KBR and knows some welder who did him a favor.
I like it so much that I am going to build me something like this once I get home. I will use it for a work shop and storage shed with a deck for sitting outside and having cook outs for my friends and neighbors. I think I can get the material for less than $5K and if I do the labor myself, well then that part is free. It may take a few months to get it done, but, it will improve the home value for when I get ready to sell. I will, however, not use plywood for the outside walls. I plan on using Hardy board instead.
stopped by, new to your blog. I think what you're doing is great! I'll keep you and your troops in my prayers!
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