As you can see above, the ramp isn't QUITE done. Plans are plans, but when Paul and I were there in person, it was clear some things weren't completely thought through...something about measurements and angles and I'm sure I was supposed to pay attention in geometry but it just didn't sink in.
Long story short, it took us a long while and much digging before we were even ready to set up the posts properly and pour the concrete. With four setting up and the afternoon well underway, it seemed best to let the ramp be until the concrete completely dried.
While this was going on, a lot of debris and junk was being pulled from around the property and taken to the dump (two loads!), the buffet and dogfoot table were being swapped to make more room in the hallway, Kathryn built a pedestal for Dad's chair, Ginger vacuumed and cleaned their bedroom, and the piano in the shop was unearthed after many years of neglect. There's of course a lot more to do this week, but it's a huge start. I'll be there toward the end of the week to continue the ramp construction, with the (more reasonable aim) of having the skeleton in place by the weekend and the plywood put down before the following week.
Big thanks to all who were there to help out: Kathryn, Herr Sherzinger, Paul and Johnny Huck, Kathleen, Ginger, David and Steve. Couldn't have done it all without you, guys!
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