Great Room Addition!

It’s been a long time coming, folks, but we have finally started on the Great Room at the Ranch! The first part to any remodel and addition is any tear outs that need to be done and that’s MY department for the most part…it’s what I love doing! There are many jobs too big for me these days as age creeps up on me, but my hubby always lets me know that there are tools of leverage that can keep me going and give me the advantage to do what I enjoy and yes, he and the boys will do the big jobs! ~smile~ I am well blest with talented folks in my family who are able to see a dream and fulfill it! Here is the old closet area under the patio, Jessie took the antique doors off and we are keeping them for decorative use in the Little Bunkhouse as we get it set up.

As many of you who’ve been out to the Silver Spur know that we’ve had to make do with a really bad looking patio area that’s been the entertainment area of many a good times here at the Ranch. We learned well from rodeo friends in Colorado how to dress up anything, we had whole rooms there in tents that serviced the Cowboys, Stock Contractors and other VIP’s. We’ve used all of that experience here at the Silver Spur as we’ve had Wedding Receptions, Fall Festivals and Summer Parties here under the old patio area which we’ve decked out in furniture, hay bales, saddles, boots, spurs and flowers to make it fun and functional. Had even used tarps and the grill to keep it warm during winter!  That same area is now getting most of the old materials torn out and new materials put in and it will be totally enclosed but I hope to also keep it Festival Friendly by putting in double glass doors (or sliding glass doors,  not sure yet) which will open out onto the RR Tie Deck on one side where the Fire Pit is and on the other side, another set of double glass doors which will open out to where we will build a new veranda to dance under!

By remodeling and enclosing that old patio area and making it into a Great Room, we can extend our fun times into many seasons or inclement weather! I want to capitalize on the great view into the back pasture that everyone has enjoyed off the deck and from the old dining room area. A couple of large windows placed just right should do the trick! So many of you have commented on the gorgeous view into the back pasture either from the deck, the old dining room or while watching Jessie’s students ride, that this is something I am excited about opening up!