It took several more sessions in the rapidly shortening days to make the shed fully 'habitable'. Not as critical as the cladding and weatherproofing, the interior fittings nonetheless posed some interesting problems as the supply of materials dwindled. Throughout the project I bought virtually nothing, always improvising with what I had to hand. As supplies were used up, more and more adaptation was necessary. Designs were modified, discarded scraps of wood retrieved from the Kelly kettle's firewood box and the darkest recesses of the toolbox scoured for suitable screw sizes. The rough-hewn economy creates a down-home atmosphere redolent of an Alpine hut or American log cabin.
Thanks to Jennifer Lauruol for the inspiration and for acquiring the shed for a new lease of life, and to Anne O'Connor for celebratory bunting.
I'm a proud craftsman, but what have I created? Hmmm.... Is it a boat? Is it a plane? Is it life, but not as we know it? What does it remind YOU of? My FAVOURITE of YOUR suggestions (comment here or anywhere these photos appear) will be shared across the Proud to Ride Classic network, with full credit to the author. Closes 23.59 (one minute to midnight) on Thursday November 17th 2011. Good luck!
The split-windscreen VW campervan look:
Do comment with your suggestion of a resemblance for my shed. See the main post above for details of the competition.
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