Framed, sided and windows installed. Getting ready to put siding up
My kiddo Erskine!
He's a naughty dragon...
Exterior Finished!
Siding went up with minimal frustration on this side... kinda...
New Site
After the original AstronautSaint Records was demolished I had a giant parking spot for my sweet, sweet ride!
Shed Demo
I decided to tear down the shed to expand my parking spot for my Piaggio!
Shed Demo
This was the point when I considered burning it down instead... but we're in a drought.
Construction Materials
Here are our brand new trusses and the posts for the frame of the new record store!!! yeah!!!
Construction Materials
Truss me, this modest pile of wood will look rad after I get my hands on it!
Construction Materials
Here lies all of our framing materials, siding, roofing and insulation. Why did I agree to do this all myself??
Construction Materials
Am I regretting saying I'll build this myself?? Naw, man. I got this.
Construction Materials
Here's my favorite part! We'll have WINDOWS in our new and improved AstronautSaint Records!!!
Destruction
This here is the chaos of mother nature.
Destruction
Mother Nature in all of her wicked splendor! You can see her pointy teeth.
Destruction
OOF! That hit me where it hurts...
Destruction
When the bough breaks.
Whoa, a baby!
Meanwhile this little man is fast asleeeeep as I am coverd in pitch and sawdust.
Cleanup
Oh shit! There's a record store under there!
Cleanup
Aw man.... That's not good.
Cleanup
So that's what happens when you drop 7 christmases worth of trees on a record store!
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Out of gallery
In February of this year Portland, OR experienced a HARSH winter storm. Unfortunately a VERY LARGE pine tree, from our neighbor's back yard, dropped 6 GIANT branches on to the roof of AstronautSaint Records. It demolished the rear roof and shifted the entire structure's anodized steel frame to the point that the building has to be demolished.
Though we have insurance, our insurance is barely meeting us halfway- this is why we need your help. If we can get 1,000 music lovers to donate just $10 each, it will help us fund the rest of our repair costs which have been estimated at $10,000 by a licensed contractor.
We will be doing the demolition and construction ourselves with the exception of the electrical work (to make sure it's up to code) and a small amount of framing work. We will document the entire process: the ups & downs, the successes and the shortcomings and finally- the end result.
Please assist us with a small donation of around $10 and help us spread the word about our fundraiser. Your help will make an indelible difference on the future of AstronautSaint Records. We are missing out on crucial revenue. The sooner we reach our goal, the sooner we can open back up to the public.
