A real Pole "barn"

This morning we started what will be our first structure on the property. We spent many hours a few weeks back harvesting cedar logs off the property. Today we put them to use. We are making a true pole structure, it is going to be 16x10. We wanted to go for 20x10 but it is really hard to find a tree that is 20' and also manageable. Plus 16' fits better if we need to use dimensional lumber, 8' sections are the cheapest dimension. So here it is in pictures the way that I like to see things.

Three post in back will the high side, at 8.5'

Diggin the holes, is not so bad in the nice sandy soil, every time i go to dig a hole i thank the good L-rd for the soil not being the same as the red clay in my backyard. we will see how it is for growing stuff later.

this picture is just to funny, notice the giant log going in, in the background. and the cutie with a shoe that has come undone

all six in the ground, ange with a machette...

chain saw on a ladder...

back beam up, not sure what you call that in this kind of construction...header???

cutting grooves for front beams

Front beam going up, the log had a small bend in it, but we fixed that.

look at the smile on that guy...good times

Took us from 9 until about 12:00 or so to get that done. at that point it was around 95 and time to retreat for the day.

Any ideas for roofs? We are thinking about going with the traditional tin roof, i would eventually like to make a wood shingle roof but that will have to be some time when i have a lot of time.