Last summer Andrew was given a grain bin by an area land owner. The men poured the concrete pad for it, and Ryan helped Andrew take down the bin. Right after Andrew moved the bin parts to the location, he broke his foot and the bin was put on hold. Add to that a very dry summer with reduced yields, and the bin really wasn't needed. This summer Andrew decided the bin he had taken down was too small, so he ordered a new one. He coerced Noah and Ryan into helping him erect it. They didn't get started until towards mid to late August, just in time for the warmest part of the summer.
Putting the tin on the roof was a meticulous job, but they fitted each piece in place. Andrew did manage to cut his hand, but Dr. Noah to the rescue and back to work they went.
Someone on the inside had to maneuver the pieces into place while the two outside arranged them in proper order. The skid loader held the middle in place. It looked a little dangerous, but it worked.
Closing the gap.
Several rings in place here. Dave and Jana came to visit, and Dave offered his assistance. Dave and Andrew worked outside while Noah and Ryan worked inside.
One team placed bolts, while the other team tightened them.
This photo is proof that men do read directions. :) They were trying to figure out just how the door was supposed to be put in place.
It is getting taller! This picture shows the jacks used to support the bin as each ring was added.
In typical Carol fashion, I don't have a picture of the completely finished project, but it is done, and it is full of corn!
Yesterday the men of this household officially finished Harvest 2013. That means one thing... it is time for our annual celebratory going-out-to-eat-at-the-end-of-harvest supper.
