Sleeping

Grandpa Dan

Two Weeks

Noah is a happy baby.

East Coast Relatives

While Jean and Uncle Ralph were in Wyoming, we took a road trip to Torrington and met our cousin, Don, and went to the cemetery.

Cousins

My cousin, Jean from Pennsylvania, came with her father, Uncle Ralph, and spent several days visiting in Cheyenne. We had a great time visiting, laughing, walking, eating, shopping,and catching up on life.

Preparing the Pad

We hired Graham and Sons to prepare the area so that a cement pad can be poured for the shop.

Spraying

1,000 gallons of water was used to aid in compacting the dirt around the foundation.

Raking

The worker is smoothing out the gravel that the bobcat is dumping.

Reinforcing the Concrete

Re bar and wire mesh were added to reinforce the concrete.

Pouring the Concrete

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Floating the Cement

Cement Pad

Cement Pad for the 30 X 40 metal building.

Set Up

The bolts, nuts, and tools are housed in these handy blue boxes. The metal pieces were placed around the cement before being erected.

First Column

Dan operated the bobcat and raised the first column while Karen guided it over the 4 anchor bolts. Next the girt was added.

Day 2

4 columns 2 girts

Center Rafters

The bobcat was used to help connect the two 250 pound rafters which will be placed on the two center columns.

Handy Ropes

Dan rigged up this rope system to help raise the East end girt.

Help

Our helpful neighbor, Curt Sorenson, is working on putting up a West end girt.

Columns Up

All 12 columns are bolted in place.

Level for Plumb Line

Checking for plumb.