We have just arrived at III after 6 days of vacation at Galena, Il. I now have 3 days in which to try and get a project done, or at least started. At least the weather is good. I started by beginning a new path which would lead me to a ravine. This is where I will start planning my bridge. After measuring, planning, thinking, etc, I figured out the materials I would need. This bridge would have to be strong, as it will be designed for 4-wheelers. So, the list is made, and Herself has a list of materials for finishing her cedar post bed, so we hook up my new "toy", the trailer, and head for Girdners in Mercer. They had everything we needed, so packed up and headed for II for the nite. The next morning, we headed back to III. Craig and kids had called and said they were at III, so when we got there, the kids and herself went to the shack while I unloaded my bridge materials by the path to the bridge. Craig and I hauled cement and 4 X 4 posts to the bridge location. I dug the holes for the posts and Craig helped level and plum. As Craig and kids had to leave, and since the posts needed to sit overnite, I decided to help herself finish her bed project. We finished that and put insulation on the walls behind the bed as we knew we wouldn't be able to later. The bed is finished and it is sturdy. Herself put many hours into this project and should be proud of it. I am.
Sunday: 10/29/2006 Herself and I went to the bridge location to see what we could get done. We fastened 2 X 8's to the posts and secured them with bolts. We then laid the flooring down, but were unable to secure them at this time as the battery for the drill was running down. Next time we will finish my project. I will need to build a railing for the bridge, and it will be done.
This has been a great summer with time being spent at II and III. It seems like everytime we go to either place, a new project comes to mind, and sooner or later reality. But I think thats what keeps us going, staying in shape, keeping active, and having fun doing it.
All for now
Himself
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