The plan above is what I'm using as a construction schematic for the ramp. As of yesterday evening, the 10 postholes are dug and ready, and the line of the ramp has been lined out so we know for sure that it will clear both the lower deck railing and the trees up the hill. I had to cut back some of the mock orange to make it work, but at a reduction of less than 10%, it could be much worse.
Most of the morning was taken up with clearning and cleaning the ramp landing on the upper deck and lining up the materials for pacing out the ramp itself. The sun cooperated for the most part and Mr. Bill Burt dropped by to lend a hand with measurements, clearing dirt and hacking away underbrush (thanks Bill!). There's lots to do still and I'll be going up with some friends on Tusday night to put on the Isuzu wheel and move the lumber, which I realized on Sunday is now in the way of the tow truck that will be coming on Wednesday.
Dad found the keys to the Dodge pickup (we think) so I'll test those tonight and if they are indeed the ones, then all I need is final word from Bronson the buyer and that baby will be on its way next week or thereabouts.
This coming Sunday will be another work party, and cousins and aunts will be in to build, clean, and organize. A specific set of tasks is still to come, but if you're interested in helping out, be at the Homestead on SUNDAY, JULY 22 at 10 AM. There will be plenty to do.
More on the ramp progress (including pictures) later this week!
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