Look out!!

It was another stunning day here at Whistlestop.  This is certainly my favourite time of year, with cooler clear days, perfect for working outside!!  We enjoy having breakfast on the front verandah, closely watched by 'our' magpies, somewhat obviously named Maggie and Pi.

In the past I've been a person who rarely finished anything completely, but now I've developed a passion for finishing things off, wherever possible.  Not sure why the change, but perhaps it's just that I've got more time now.  Of course things need to be finished properly before I can invite guests to Whistlestop and the Trainbarn too.  So I've been doing some more clearing and tidying up along our main track near the Trainbarn site, which will allow the long-unfinished picket fence here to progress, and possibly even get finished!  The real catalyst for this though was the arrival of my 'Look Out For Train' sign which was a gift from my parents.  This sign was made by Southcoast Nameboards, who also made the Whistlestop sign at our entrance.  It's a very authentic sign, made exactly like the originals, and using the same patterns for the letters as the originals made for Queensland Railways.

I must add that the sign is somewhat premature, as the miniature railway line hasn't started being laid yet, however just behind the sign, where the white survey pegs are, is where it will cross the main vehicle track.

Behind the car and to the left of the photo is the Trainbarn carpark, and further to the left, off the photo, is where the Trainbarn will be built.  I'm trying to get this whole area to a reasonable level of finished-ness prior to opening the Trainbarn to visitors.  If I was able to get as much done every day as I did today it'd be finished in no time, but alas, that's not possible.  It was a very constructive and enjoyable day today, though.  May there be many more like it!!