Carport Roof Takes Shape {Zac's Eagle Project}

Scout volunteers & our pastor Rev. Qui Thac Nguyen

An early morning phone call on Sunday awakened Zachary to the news that his construction-savvy-adults were not available for the rescheduled work party after all.  Rather than cancelling, Zachary rounded up other adults with know-how and forged ahead with the plans for an afternoon of sawing and hammering to place roof supports for the carport.   A big pot of chili, chips and home made cookies kept the energy levels and spirits high.

A team of Scouts and adults enjoyed the sunny Sunday outside together, with sure signs of progress to show for it.  At the close of the afternoon session, almost half of the roof supports were in place.  The carport-in-progress has already survived winds in excess of 60mph.  Another work party will soon be scheduled, following a short break for a little traveling to visit local universities.

Joseph on the hammer

Tim covered in sawdust

Peter and Mr. O hold the roof beam in place.

Joseph: not hiding from work, but from the ever present camera.

 

Another day closer to Eagle = progress to celebrate!

Fixer Upper

The problem: leaky pipe; prevents use of backyard hose.

The solution: most of a Saturday; blow torch; muliple trips to the hardware store for parts;

consultation with Grandpa Cliff; and a piece of bread (to hold up a slow drip long enough to torch the pipe).

The result: a happy lad, able to use the backyard hose to supply water to birds and plants.

(First use blasted out the mushy bread bits.)

The fine print:

A few hours of total chaos; a gigantic mess;

water shut off during final hours of preparation for hosting a gathering at our house

when baking & cleaning had to be put on hold for the completion

of what turned out to be a challenging project.

Was it worth it?

Absolutely.

Thank you to Tim, Peter and Cliff for fixing the leaking pipe!