Today we took down the outhouse and burned it, creating more space for a usable patio & workspace at the side of the barn.
It was a sturdy thing, built in Showa 53 with beautiful carpentry joins. Shimizu-san and I expressed our admiration and respect for the builders, mixed with frustration at how challenging it was to get apart. Eventually a chainsaw came out and that make short work of the beams.
I spent my day burning the chunks of lumber. It was ridiculously hot, but somehow I remained happy throughout. It might have helped that Tod bought a big box of Pino (ice cream candy) for the crew today.
