Lynn, if I could get you, Frank and the kids to come down, it would be to relax and play in the pool. From what I gather you have great kids and you know me, I'm just an old kid. You guys are welcome to come anytime. We might even get another arch up.
Ahh yes, Progress. We are making it now that we figured out some of our mistakes and omissions in the manual. Grrrr! Here's a picture of the 9th arch being started...
There are 22 arches total. One option I was told to buy locally, if I wanted a weather proof seal (to be sure about keeping out ran), was butyl sealant in tape form. I bought a case of a thick version, 3/4" wide by 1/8" thick. We used it up rather quickly, went back for more and there was none available. Realizing the thick tape was overkill I decided to get a thinner version.
When we began raising the arches and the building was out of shape, we realized the thick butyl tape was the culprit. It is hard to believe but it was true. Here is a pic of my dear wife scraping off the thick tape...
Luckily this is the last arch with thick tape. The rest have the thinner butyl tape. The building is beginning to take shape and looks like a....well, a building.
I think it was Veriann that stated above, we should hold a concert or some such event. I'm thinking a barn dance.
That's it for today kids.
Dick
