Relocating Tinkering School to Elkus Ranch sounded so simple. Put up a few bunkbeds here, set up a worktable there, and we’re ready to go. Until one of the rooms isn’t available. And one end of the barn is bat (guano) central. And Gever decides he needs everything from the studio. Thanks to Steve, Jiro, Liz, Theo, Piper and Fiona for all their help getting things ready. Day 1 – here we come!
The bunkhouse is starting to look quite comfortable.
Before
The barn as we found it on arrival.
Everything??
Theo isn’t sure gever is serious about taking _everything_ from the studio out to Elkus Ranch.
Double Zonkey
Too far for an Elkus outing, the setup crew swings by to visit the zonkey – only to find a second zonkey!
No dustbunny left unturned
Gever is appreciating the extremely rectilinear construction of his house.
Lift that chin a bit
Jiro is curious as to just how many of these things he can stack in Theo’s arms before the ever-present grin fades.
Goats, donkeys and 2x4s
Piper totes another armload of supplies into the barn, which apparently is already commonplace for the barnyard inhabitants.
Wheels A-Waiting
Will there be vehicles? Wheels are willing.
The Master Plan
Gever describes his vision for the barn while his volunteer crew listens… is that a look of disbelief?
Soccer Camp Substitute
When his soccer camp was rescheduled, Theo suddenly found himself with an available week. Of course tinkering doesn’t preclude a little footwork.
Washing the Whiteboard
What would Tinkering School be without a whiteboard?! Fiona makes sure it’s pristine and ready to be filled with ideas. Piper looks like she’s already got one in mind.
Fill ‘er up
Jiro explains that the truck needs to be completely filled before lunch can happen. His crew can’t believe their ears.
Butterfly
Piper takes a moment to appreciate a little local color.
Shelf Life
Robyn brings the crucial shelving, so that the studio contents can be re-assembled in the barn. But first the shelves have to be assembled.
Ready for Action
Steve climbs up into the rafters (without jealous Gever) to document the quiet before the storm.
Supply Central
The contents of the studio has been successfully relocated, organized, categorized, contained, arrayed and tagged. Nice work, everyone!
Job Well Done
Fiona and Piper ride the trusty BGRNOTH back home after a job well done. (Just kidding, they only rode it down the driveway.)
Your Moment of Zen
(just be glad it’s been edited and super-sped-up :-)
Elkus Ranch Barn Transformation
Busy bees and a hive of activity. Or is that a bunch of chickens running around with their heads cut off? Or maybe ants marching? Zonkeys on the move? Or Tinkerers on task?
