jimp2061 0 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Real disappointed. We've been at the Fort for 10 days, heading back to Toronto tomorrow. The horse barn has been closed off for the whole time, from what I understand it's because they're redoing the roof. I know nothing can be done about it but visiting the work horses has been a yearly tradition since my parents began bringing me down in 1976. Looking forward to seeing the barn with the new roof next year. Had a great stay, not looking forward to having to go. Oh ya, Kenny from Tee Time rocks. The kids loved having the cart for the whole trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 did they say how much longer it was going to be for the roof repair to be completed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimp2061 0 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 One of the workers this morning said that they're two weeks behind on the roof being completed. Didn't say how much longer but it looks like it's going to be a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hope it's open by the first of November! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 It was reported by Buckeye Fort Mama a few months ago that the new roof was coming. This would certainly seem to suggest that the plan to tear down the barn and build a new one at the Outpost is shelved. According to what she heard and reported, the plan isn't just shelved. It's dead. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ok Grumpy AKA Cindy~~ 9 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I like that news. Hope it's true! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Wow a week to redo a roof. I know roofing companies that would have it done in a day or two not take a week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Wow a week to redo a roof. I know roofing companies that would have it done in a day or two not take a week If I remember right, it was like a month when they put a new roof on the Settlement Trading Post just a while ago. And just look how long it's taking them to refurbish the River Country Wagon. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 To be fair....that isn't a typical roof they put on the trading post. Those are some fancy shingles, aren't they? I imagine they take longer than your typical asphalt shingles that get thrown up and nailed on in speedy gonzales time. Not sure what they are putting on the barn, but wouldn't be surprised if it is similar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 When I was talking to someone in the horse barn before about the roof they said they were updating with a new ventilation system as well. Maybe that's the delay? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 To be fair....that isn't a typical roof they put on the trading post. Those are some fancy shingles, aren't they? I imagine they take longer than your typical asphalt shingles that get thrown up and nailed on in speedy gonzales time. Not sure what they are putting on the barn, but wouldn't be surprised if it is similar. You're right. They spend some money on the roofs around the Fort. When they did the Meadow Trading Post, I watched as they put down copper sheeting on the roof. Not paper. Copper. If they're doing that on the barn, I would be surprised if they still plan to tear it down to make a DVC parking lot. But, they're full of surprises. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I bet when they redid the settlement roof they had to deal with aspestiest also Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I bet when they redid the settlement roof they had to deal with aspestiest also I didn't think about that. Also, they kept the trading post open the whole time, so they did one part of the roof at a time, and had to build safety barriers so a hammer or whatnot would knock a guest on the noggin if dropped. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I bet when they redid the settlement roof they had to deal with aspestiest alsoJust in case any newbies don't understand Toddonese, aspestiest means asbestos. lglblonde and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Just in case any newbies don't understand Toddonese, aspestiest means asbestos. I thought I understood Toddonese about as well as anyone, but I was stumped on that one. lglblonde 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I thought I understood Toddonese about as well as anyone, but I was stumped on that one. I've been translating this stuff since 2007. I see things others miss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 And Jen and I are witness that Todd doesn't beat his gf. He just slams on brakes and tosses her head first thru the golf cart windshield and then she screams she didn't spill her beer out of the red solo cup so no abuse was done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 And Jen and I are witness that Todd doesn't beat his gf. He just slams on brakes and tosses her head first thru the golf cart windshield and then she screams she didn't spill her beer out of the red solo cup so no abuse was done. So Todd has stopped beating his girlfriend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I've been translating this stuff since 2007. I see things others miss. Yeah, I'm getting good at it too. Most of the time I can figure out at least 90% of it. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yeah, I'm getting good at it too. Most of the time I can figure out at least 90% of it. TCD So 51% of the time, you can figure out 90% of it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 So 51% of the time, you can figure out 90% of it? Yup. Something like that. I have an easier time understanding when Rudy posts. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 So when is the horse barn reopening? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Wow a week to redo a roof. I know roofing companies that would have it done in a day or two not take a weekThey have been fighting a little rain as of late as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I understood what Todd meant and I have only been reading his posts for 16 months. What does that say about me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired & Tired (Judy) 90 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Aaron it says you have joined the right group for sure. Bless your heart. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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