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Awww... I was hoping that it was a new exhaust tip!

 

Wow, now I wonder what the exhibit could be?
I used to work in the museum field.
There's nothing like being surrounded by creative and talented people, like you!
Your work is amazing.

 

Pig have not been mentioned........YET.

Jim

 

BackYard Chickens Huge Chicken forum.

 

Trust me. My wife has found more chicken forums then I knew existed. They are like just those crazy MINI folks.

Jim

 

OMG......not you too!

Wife talked me into chickens too...........:crazy:

 

I want backyard chickens too. :yesnod:

 

Actually, I guess I am. Maybe I should put a MINI Wing sticker in the lower left corner and sign it. Good one Nathan. :lol:

Jim

 

How do you like working with the pre-cast concrete floating footers? I've considered building a small deck with those, but have wondered about stability.

 

They seem to work well. Normally I use the "pole building" method. Sink the 4X4 (or what have you) in the ground, level the base board and go from there, cutting the tops off, so all are square. This is the first time I have tried this method and they seem solid.

Jim

 

Stability isn't usually a problem, but they don't tend to stay level in the long term unless you place them on rock/gravel or a concrete pad. The ground tends to move around to much for them to stay in place.

 

I said I was building light, but alas I did not. That coop isn't moving anywhere, ground movement or otherwise.

Jim

 

I was referring to the deck question. Decks tend to be walked on and you can feel the bounce if anything underneath has shifted.

 

I see what you mean and yes, I agree completely.

Jim