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Chris
March 2nd, 2009, 01:07 PM
As part of our Barbour Fork adoption we were given the plans to build a larger sign which we should do this year. I imagine we could bang that together pretty quickly if the FS can provide the material.

The Forest Service also has plans for Bluebird nests in the clearing. Brant, our Forest Service contact, sent this: "I will ask the Wildlife Biologist about putting up some blue bird boxes. would you guys be interested in building some boxes? If the Biologist gives the ok, maybe you guys could build, install, maintain etc. as part of your adoption."

Open for discussion.
Funrover
March 2nd, 2009, 01:09 PM
It's like boyscouts all over.... hahahahhaha
Chris
March 2nd, 2009, 01:11 PM
Be prepared Funrover! :D

Maybe there are enough folks with kids that it could be something like that. ;)
Funrover
March 2nd, 2009, 01:13 PM
It was fun when I was a kid... and a good way to get the family involved. :thunb:
Pathrat
March 2nd, 2009, 10:23 PM
Hugh says he will build boxes if someone gives him the plan, AND says, "why should I go read the post when you are sitting right here?" !!!
Chris
March 2nd, 2009, 10:26 PM
I asked about the material today, I'll see what Brant comes back with. Hell, I'll buy the wood myself if need be. Yeah, I like Bluebirds.
Chris
March 2nd, 2009, 10:29 PM
Hugh says he will build boxes if someone gives him the plan, AND says, "why should I go read the post when you are sitting right here?" !!!

Thanks Hugh! I'll help!

He's right you know ;)
Pathrat
March 2nd, 2009, 10:33 PM
Thanks Hugh! I'll help!

He's right you know ;)

:lol::lol: from both of us!
Brody
March 3rd, 2009, 04:40 AM
Might have the big sign sitting next door, Chris. The builder where we live went bust and there is a 4x4(2 posts) and 4x8 plywood sign with their name on it in the model home. We would just have to trim the wood to size, break it down and then re build it. I think that it has a nice little rabbit joint to set the plywood into already cut in, too.

I am checking on it today and should know in another day or so. Don't be buying materials yet....
Chris
March 3rd, 2009, 07:44 AM
That would be great, do you have the plans for what we need from last year? I can bring my copy Thursday when we get together.
SCRubicon
March 9th, 2009, 07:06 PM
I'd love to make some birdhouses. But, they'd probably turn out looking like these ;)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/Random%20Junk/birdhouse1.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/Random%20Junk/42795688_1096240db9.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/Random%20Junk/colorado_birdhouse.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/Random%20Junk/license_birdhouse_dimension.jpg
Chris
March 9th, 2009, 07:11 PM
I like them but suspect the wildlife biologist wouldn't. :eek:
1freaky1
March 10th, 2009, 07:37 AM
Got to admit tho that is a creative use for old plates plus keeps the water out!
I can talk with my dad and see if he would like to build a few he needs something to occupy his time with these days and loves wood working too.
Chris
March 10th, 2009, 07:41 AM
Sounds good, I'm waiting to hear from the Forest Service. Not always the quickest decision makers.