It’s that time of year again (Magic storage barn Saga)

[Pullstart 68,130]

Somehow, during this time of year, every year, I manage to realize what kind of hurt I’m putting myself in!  Somehow, 40 feet of this barn needs to be taken up by the new diesel pusher! 🤦  Along with needing to make room for that, on Saturday or Sunday we are picking up some sort of British sports car. I don’t know if it’s an MG, triumph, or something else in that line of vehicle types.  I’m pretty sure it’s red, and I’m pretty sure it’s a convertible.  I haven’t seen it in about 10 years, and a supplier who I used to work with, and Mrs. Pullstart currently works with, is giving it to us! 

[adsm08 3,587]

The atom is, by volume, 90% empty space. It looks like you have a lot of empty space in there, it's just in small pockets scattered everywhere across the floor. Try arranging your particles in a denser formation.

[Pullstart 68,130]

6 minutes ago, adsm08 said:

The atom is, by volume, 90% empty space. It looks like you have a lot of empty space in there, it's just in small pockets scattered everywhere across the floor. Try arranging your particles in a denser formation.

‘‘tis the plan 

[WHX?? 52,890]

And you want sympathy from us?!?!?! 

Hey I got a novel idea ... get rid of crap you ain't never gonna get to!

Now you know why the Gibson has gotta go along with a truck load of other junk! 

[Pullstart 68,130]

The things a guy keeps for way too long…

 

 

[WHX?? 52,890]

Well you know how it goes for all of us ... 'bout the time you toss it  ... you need it .... 

[Pullstart 68,130]

My patches need patches

 

 

[8ntruck 8,146]

1 hour ago, Pullstart said:

The things a guy keeps for way too long…

 

 

I could use those tail lights.....

 

There is a mail order outfit in Kansas City that specializes in English car parts - I think it is called Moss.  We will be in Sedalia this winter if you need some parts picked up.  LMC Truck runs out of the same building, too.

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[Bar Nuthin 1,471]

'76 Triumph Spitfire was the most fun car I ever owned. Except on dates. 

 

You could easily hang it from a corner post without giving up any floor space. 

[Pullstart 68,130]

2 hours ago, 8ntruck said:

I could use those tail lights

 

I figured someone would say that!  They are in the dumpster until Friday Bill… 

 

I still have those tires for you sitting here too.  

[ri702bill 10,013]

Organized Confusion - I think we can all relate..... Imagine what it would look like without the Speedrack vertical storage????

 

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[squonk 44,574]

4 hours ago, Pullstart said:

 

I figured someone would say that!  They are in the dumpster until Friday Bill… 

 

I still have those tires for you sitting here too.  

We need a pic of the dumpster! I'm trying to get my B-I-L to get one. I think he has a bunch of 76 4 dr. Plymouth Volare parts he can't seem to part with.

 

English car eh.? Better stop at the store and get a couple of bottles of this.

 

[Retired Wrencher 6,053]

Kevin 40 feet and you’re still looking for room. Simply amazing how we can collect so much stuff over the course of a few years. I’m happily with three tractors two snowblowers two mowers. One rider and one walker. But I still see some room there that you can use a little bit of organizing and I think you’ll have it. Good luck with everything.

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[Pullstart 68,130]

1 hour ago, squonk said:

We need a pic of the dumpster! I'm trying to get my B-I-L to get one. I think he has a bunch of 76 4 dr. Plymouth Volare parts he can't seem to part with.

We have a yard and a half for our weekly dumpster.  Most weeks, it fills up.  Some times, Grandpa or old man Jerry swing in and toss stuff.  Sometimes, other friends down the way too.  But for the extra $15/month, I say it’s worth having!  It stays in place and the truck backs right to it.  No weekly trips to the road.

[Pullstart 68,130]

59 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said:

Kevin 40 feet and you’re still looking for room. Simply amazing how we can collect so much stuff over the course of a few years.

I agree, it’s wild how fast a squirrel can fill it’s bins!  I think it’s a little bit hereditary.  I don’t have a relationship with my father, but I was in his barn one time in my early to mid 20’s.  I immediately went home and started tossing stuff!  I don’t want to be a hoarder, I was born that way 

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[WHX?? 52,890]

40 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

 I don’t want to be a hoarder, I was born that way 

Not necessarily hereditary ... my dad wasn't a hoarder but I ....  

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[953 nut 62,106]

11 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Somehow, 40 feet of this barn needs to be taken up by the new diesel pusher!

      Might be easier to build a 40' addition.                    Then next year when you have filled the addition with stuff just build another one.  

[Pullstart 68,130]

Just now, 953 nut said:

      Might be easier to build a 40' addition.                    Then next year when you have filled the addition with stuff just build another one.  

I should finish my shed first, but due to the cost of this construction, I have very well considered a 16-18’ deep 80’ long lean to on the back of the barn!  Open walls, just roof.  Maybe side walls for weather…. maybe.  There are plenty of things that could store out there, that really only need a roof.

[SylvanLakeWH 29,296]

I have a philosophy about clutter. Whenever I buy something, I pass on or toss two... buy a coat - donate two. 
 

Now, with Wheel Horses, I have a philosophical corollary: Buy two, pass on one - usually to @Pullstart - and then seek free neighbor garage space.

 

Alas, this has resulted in free closet space that Mrs. Sylvan will not allow me to use for  storage... 

 

And occasionally, like this morning, I am evicted from neighbor's garage to accommodate their boat storage needs... 

 

Shoe horn is in hand... 

[JoeM 8,860]

Looks fine to me!

 

Pretty decent path to walk through etc. etc. etc.

[Pullstart 68,130]

2 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

And occasionally, like this morning, I am evicted from neighbor's garage to accommodate their boat storage needs... 

 

How rude!

[Pullstart 68,130]

I’m quite glad I decided my bibs would be a wise addition to my work attire last night.  I moved a transmission off the floor and proceeded to anti rust treat my right leg and boot.  A little spare dirt on the barn floor took care of the mess all over my boot at least!

 

The bibs will likely need a trip to the car wash.

[SylvanLakeWH 29,296]

Well... you won't rust!!! 

[Kenneth R Cluley 617]

When I do something like that wife meets me at back door, "You might as well throw them away, cause you are not putting them in MY washing machine!"

[953 nut 62,106]

1 hour ago, Pullstart said:

 I moved a transmission off the floor and proceeded to anti rust treat my right leg and boot.

Kevin, you already knew this was comin your way, didn't you?