The last of, approximately, 4000 bolts and nuts is into the last of the arches.
Time for a rest and refreshment. That's water in hand. Where's the beer???
Progress has been slow since these pics were taken. Had a talk with the factory engineers about the end walls and door frames. Got some things cleared up and getting ready to erect them this week.
Will it ever end? Will there ever be water in the "cooling Loop"? There have been times when I doubted it.
Dick
__________________ Amphibious
Reaching my 70th BD, I realize that I cannot help but grow old. However, I refuse to grow up!!! My wife would tell you, "He may be 70 but, He's going on 17". Life is wonderful with a woman like that.
Yes, and for a whole lot less money as it's turning out. But, I needed something to drive me to drinking.
Like being friends with me wasn't enough ????
sweet brother, almost done with this venture bud. its not unlike a pig on the spit yeah! damn things take awhile to cook, & if your stuck turning it yourself manually, sheesh, you know where the sweat & tears came from. But oh so much sweeter when its done!
If i do pop over your way, i'll be sure to stop in, just to perform routine protocol of tire kicking the structure of course...lol
OT: I don't remember how old you said you are, but you could easily pass for a 40-50 year old brother...
Keep up the good work!
Dave, I can barely remember 50 much less 40 but, a good brother I'd be.
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Originally Posted by rroselavy
LOL. I saw those pics and I said to myself. "Wow, that guy is pretty buff."
Congrats on the bolt stage Dick. Don't worry, you'll get there! That thing looks large enough to house a Cessna.
Scott, I'd love to have that 6 place Cessna. I'd fly to MACNA in style. VROOOOM!
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Originally Posted by CarmieJo
Having met Dick last year at MACNA I can tell you that he wears his 70 years very gracefully!
Carmie, thank you. I had all I could do to keep up with you when you were on a "mission".
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Originally Posted by Veriann
Like being friends with me wasn't enough ????
sweet brother, almost done with this venture bud. its not unlike a pig on the spit yeah! damn things take awhile to cook, & if your stuck turning it yourself manually, sheesh, you know where the sweat & tears came from. But oh so much sweeter when its done!
If i do pop over your way, i'll be sure to stop in, just to perform routine protocol of tire kicking the structure of course...lol
Veriann, hey bro, You couldn't drive me to drink (I'm already there), but I'd sure like to tip a couple with you.
You guys deserve an update.
__________________ Amphibious
Reaching my 70th BD, I realize that I cannot help but grow old. However, I refuse to grow up!!! My wife would tell you, "He may be 70 but, He's going on 17". Life is wonderful with a woman like that.
Alright, after a few false starts and trying times, we got a portion of the North end wall up yesterday.
And then again today, another bit of progress.
The right side of the North end wall. Then from the South end looking North into the building.
This is beginning to look like it may come together. Tomorrow, I'll work on getting the top of the door frame installed and the fill pieces above the door.
Who's up for a "Tin Barn" dance.
Dick
__________________ Amphibious
Reaching my 70th BD, I realize that I cannot help but grow old. However, I refuse to grow up!!! My wife would tell you, "He may be 70 but, He's going on 17". Life is wonderful with a woman like that.
My wife, Sue, is right here in the midst of things. Without her help this project would never have gotten off the ground. she is also the "photographer" and so seldom gets into the picture.
Sue gets right into the thick of it, up the ladder or scafolding, doesn't matter.
A pretty motley looking crew.
Dick
__________________ Amphibious
Reaching my 70th BD, I realize that I cannot help but grow old. However, I refuse to grow up!!! My wife would tell you, "He may be 70 but, He's going on 17". Life is wonderful with a woman like that.
Except for mortaring into the trough foundation, the North end wall is complete.
Hmm well, minus the overhead door, too.
Here, Sue checks the header for level. It's right on, Hon, let's celebrate.
This is about as risky as she gets. Careful there Hon, don't let that root beer go to your head.
__________________ Amphibious
Reaching my 70th BD, I realize that I cannot help but grow old. However, I refuse to grow up!!! My wife would tell you, "He may be 70 but, He's going on 17". Life is wonderful with a woman like that.
Reaching my 70th BD, I realize that I cannot help but grow old. However, I refuse to grow up!!! My wife would tell you, "He may be 70 but, He's going on 17". Life is wonderful with a woman like that.
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