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New House : This is a photographic journal of the construction of my new house, repairs to the barns and other modifications to my farm. It's also a tribute to the guys who braved uncertain weather, cold, gusty wind, showers, and thunderstorms, and snow (typical Ozark spring weather), to build the new house and drastically alter the landscape in my little corner of the world on Hammer Road, northwest of Neosho MO. There are over 125 pictures here, the most recent are first, so take your time and enjoy the tour. I moved to this location in fall 1984. Ice storms during the winters of 2006-07 and 2007-08 damaged some of the old oak trees. Then an EF-4 tornado in May 2008 caused significant damage to the house, barns, shop, and more of the old timber on the place. It's been just over 10 months since the tornado and my insurance company finally paid off. Yeah! Construction of the new house began on March 17, 2009. Happy St. Paddy's day! For more information about the builder visit Dan & Connie Shea at SheaHomes.US Dan took my sketched floorplan and my ideas for look I wanted to create and did the rest. Once the drywall is finished I'll be doing the paint, trim, cabinets and flooring inside. Here are some pictures of the repairs to the HAY BARN and HORSE BARN Cast of Characters (these are the guys who really do the work): Framers: Ryan Lusby, Harold Jacobs, and brothers Adam & Arron Testerman Boom Truck Owner/Operator: Dave Arwood - Seneca MO Concrete Work (Carport): Brian Beaver & Tim Clark of Double B Concrete - Joplin MO Roof & Siding: Clark Parker, Jim Wallis, Adam Testerman & Chris Gastineau - Pro Siding & Custom Framing Plumber: Richard Bieganowski - Neosho MO Electrician: Roy Brown & Lonnie Evans Insulation: Rick Green, Damion England & Mike Gibbons (aka Troll) from Sewards Insulation & Drywall - Joplin MO Drywall Hanging - Durbin Drywall Hanging - Neosho MO: Andy Durbin, Ron Prisch, Dustin McCombs,                                                                                         Greg Leake, Jerrad McFayden, & Darrell Jones Drywall Finishing: Tom Harlen - Neosho MO Heating & Air Conditioning: Jason Nicholson & Brian McReynolds from Lyerla Sheet Metal - Joplin MO Tree Trimmers: Gene, Ervalene & Nick Mitchell - Neosho Tree Service - Neosho MO Demolition and Driveway: Jim & Justin Conner - Conner Excavating, Neosho MO Excavation & Basement (1994): Mike Hitt Construction - Goodman MO and Shane Walters Suppliers of 100% American-Made Materials Floor Beams, Posts, Lumber, Doors: T H Rogers Lumber Company - Neosho MO Roof Trusses: Joplin Truss - Daniel Schrock - Stark City MO Concrete: Neosho Concrete - Neosho MO Heating & Air Conditioning: Trane thru Lyerla Sheet Metal Rustic Ridge Vinyl Log Cabin Siding (Timber Wolfe): RMC Siding - Fremont OH Simonton Vinyl Windows: ABC Supply - Joplin MO #123 Therma Tru Doors: T H Rogers - Neosho MO & Four States Supply - Joplin MO Aqua Glass Shower Enclosure & Plumbing Supplies: Joplin Winnelson Co. - Joplin MO Steel Roof (Ocean) : C-Mac Steel - Neosho MO Excavator: Scott's Rental - Neosho MO Fiberglass Insulation & Sheetrock: Sewards Insulation & Drywall - Joplin MO Needless to say, I would recommend any and all of these folks for your next construction project, whether it's new construction, remodeling, adding an addition, or whatever! Call or email if you need a reference. I hope you enjoy watching the progress as much as I do. Kathy L. Wright 417-455-3888

New House

This is a photographic journal of the construction of my new house, re ...

Updated: Oct 06, 2009 7:48pm PST

Horse Barn Reconstruction : Following the tornado my horse barn was a wreck. The stalls on the north side were pretty much intact but the roof was trash. I gave a couple of sketches to Dan Shea and he put his crew to work repairing the north roof, adding a new south section and a monitor roof over the center aisle. This open design will work perfectly for me and my horses.

Horse Barn Reconstruction

Following the tornado my horse barn was a wreck. The stalls on the no ...

Updated: Sep 02, 2009 7:04pm PST

Hay Barn Repairs : Repairs to the Hay Barn damaged in the tornado May 10, 2008. Shea Homes is again doing the work. This barn is estimated to be about 40 years old, built in the 1960s probably and is in good condition. All of the posts and lumber is sound except for a couple of rafters and purlins, but those will be replaced. The roof suffered damage mostly from the grapefruit-sized hail being hurled at 170+ mph during the storm. The wind did loosen some of the steel on the back wall but that can be reattached. The roof was the main problem as it leaked so badly that hay couldn't be stored there. Once completed there will be crushed limestone for the floor and my hay can be stored this year without worrying about getting wet and moldy.

Hay Barn Repairs

Repairs to the Hay Barn damaged in the tornado May 10, 2008. Shea Hom ...

Updated: May 09, 2009 4:52am PST

Xander & The Foals :

Xander & The Foals

Updated: May 04, 2008 1:13pm PST

"BoGo" - 2008 Grulla Mare : Born Saturday May 3, 2008 at 8:32 PM CDT. Sired by Sak Em Peppy Poco (grulla) and out of Dona Casanova (Brown). See her pedigree at www.wrighthorse.com/Bogo.html

"BoGo" - 2008 Grulla Mare

Born Saturday May 3, 2008 at 8:32 PM CDT. Sired by Sak Em Peppy Poco ...

Updated: May 04, 2008 8:22am PST

"Twister" - Roxi's 2008 Colt : APHA Black Overo stallion born April 11, 2008 Sired by Rocks Baldy (Palomino Overo) and out of Roxinante (Black Tobiano) www.WrightHorse.com/Twister.html

"Twister" - Roxi's 2008 Colt

APHA Black Overo stallion born April 11, 2008 Sired by Rocks Baldy (P ...

Updated: May 03, 2008 3:09pm PST

"Jewel" - Foxi's 2008 Filly : "Jewel" is a buckskin solid APHA filly born at 9:21 PM CDT on Tuesday April 21, 2008. Dam is Foxi LaBelle and sire is Rocks Baldy. www.wrighthorse.com/Jewel.html

"Jewel" - Foxi's 2008 Filly

"Jewel" is a buckskin solid APHA filly born at 9:21 PM CDT on Tuesday ...

Updated: May 03, 2008 3:03pm PST

Popcorn :

Popcorn

Updated: Apr 11, 2008 8:50pm PST

Jonas Nightingale : 1995 APHA Chestnut Overo Gelding. www.WrightHorse.com/Jonas.html

Jonas Nightingale

1995 APHA Chestnut Overo Gelding. www.WrightHorse.com/Jonas.html

Updated: Jan 01, 2008 4:58pm PST

Dona Casanova aka YoYo : 1992 AQHA Mare

Dona Casanova aka YoYo

1992 AQHA Mare

Updated: Aug 03, 2007 4:26am PST