In order to success-fully set a fine and useful structure upon the downhill road to dilapi-dation and ruin, one must possess a plan, a strategy, and a high level of single-mindedness and dedication. One can leave nothing to chance in such a virtuous and gratifying enterprise. He must render himself totally and utterly oblivious to even the most glaring signs of decay and deterioration, and be willing to resist and forsake any natural inclinations to patch or mend. But even so, he must retain a keen appreciation for the smallest details, for ignoring a loose shingle here and a broken hinge there can pay rich dividends over time, as illustrated in this photo. Obviously the man who has so painstakingly neglected this charming old barn and hay derrick knows a few things about the largely misunderstood and often maligned science of letting things go. Our hats go off to him for his farsightedness, adroitness and perserverance. His sterling example of what can be accomplished by setting ambition aside and exercising a little patience is an inspiration to all of us.
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