Nancy and Jim Arnold on how the NCA Fitness studio was built
In this final installment on NCA Fitness (Quicktime ipod compatible, 24MB; Google streaming flash video), Bud finishes talking to Jim and me (Nancy) about how the building came into existence and how Jim completed the inside.
The conversation begins with Bud asking why we wanted to build a pole barn in the first place. Jim responds by explaining that he has always been interested in building things, restoring his 1931 Model A and woodworking. He never had a place that was dedicated to his hobbies but always wanted one. When the opportunity to build the pole barn surfaced we decided to take it. In August 2003 we began to build the barn. After many hot days and long hours we finished the building. Jim then divided the barn into two rooms and we decided to make the smaller area a fitness center for me.
Bud next asks about how Jim knew how to finish the inside of the barn. Jim says that he learned alot from his father. His dad was a carpenter and taught Jim quite a bit about the trade. He learned everything from the initial steps of "roughing in" a room to the finising steps of drywall, trim and paint. Jim also points out that he enjoys working with his hands so this is really not "work" to him.
Bud then asks what work is left to complete in the fitness room. Jim states that we are thinking of installing a suspended ceiling to decrease the echo in the room. We are also contemplating adding a bit more lighting to make the room a little brighter.
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