Changing goals and speed

[AClark]

I could stand to lose the feed and not take much of a hit, I usually only have an extra week supply in there. However, I have all 6 saddles in there because that building has a good roof and my barn doesn't. Some a-hole shot holes through my barn and roof before we moved here so it tends to leak. Though being on the flood plain part is what usually gets the barn wet more than the roof leaking.

 

[Latestarter]

So what kind of idjit shoots holes in a roof? Maybe some dumb kid shooting at bats inside the barn?

 

[AClark]

An idiot, that's who. I've patched the ones on the sides, but the roof...think it's probably a good 30 feet up there, and I'm deathly afraid of heights.

 

[Latestarter]

Can DH get up there and maybe apply some roofing tar over the holes? I never used to be afraid of heights, but I'm now a bit uncomfortable with them depending on what I'm standing on. Stood on the edge of the grand canyon looking down and it made me queezy... something about a mile drop, with no parachute and concern about accidentally slipping/sliding or the ledge giving way...

 

[Baymule]

I should come see you with a bucket of roof goop. I don't have sense enough to be afraid of heights.

 

[Mini Horses]

I've always loved to climb....trees were fun! So getting onto a roof isn't an issue as far as height. I find myself being more careful with footing on some surfaces. The ground has become far harder over the years than it was many years ago!!!!

I was up on a run-in barn last week fixing a loose & flipped up panel of metal roofing. Just try to remember to carry my phone, in case.

Love the dog -- have you still got her?

 

[AClark]

Yeah I'm terrified of heights, even getting on a folding ladder makes me nauseous and shaky. We went to this place in PA that has a bridge with a glass floor - Kinzua sky walk. I was there for my friends mothers funeral and they dragged me out on this thing. I cried. Actually, that whole thing was weird, I grew up with my friend, her mother passed from cancer and they had the funeral up in PA. I drove 5 hours down from NY or so to go...which turned from a funeral, to a hike over that bridge (in full funeral attire), to a BBQ.

DH isn't afraid of heights, we don't have a ladder tall enough to get up there (and I'd suggest at least a harness!) but he's away at school for a month and won't be back until October. It's a tin barn with a tin roof, I know those are slick. My parents have one, but it's not nearly as tall, you could easily pull a semi through this barn.
I don't mind patching, even though we are renting. If it was mine I'd probably have the whole roof redone. Of course, I'd put stalls and a tack room in there instead of equipment though. It has a tack room but it's not accessible. My landlord lives next door and is using half the barn for storing some stuff. I didn't really "need" the whole thing, but I would have liked it.

Mini, I do still have the dog. Nobody has claimed her, or even called to see if she was theirs. No dogs like her reported missing or anything.

 

[CntryBoy777]

I just can't believe ya'd climb up on the back of a big horse and ride at a gallop, but climbing a step ladder makes ya queezy....go figure....
As I have gotten older I'm not as enthusiastic about climbing above 20ft....of course the knee and foot don't really help any either....

 

[AClark]

Well in light of some behavior on this forum, I'm taking an extended break, and in all likelihood, probably not coming back. My thoughts are with those experiencing the Harvey flooding.

Fred, you keep on doing it and enjoy your goats and grandkids! Latestarter, enjoy your upcoming BBQ and your critters! Greybeard, I hope all comes out well for your home and your herd!
Everyone else, thanks for the comments and discussion, it was enjoyed.

 

[CntryBoy777]

Oh My!!.....not sure what facilitated such, but what a Blow that surely is.....you will certainly be missed and will always be in my thoughts, heart, and Prayers.