We poured a small slab this morning. No big deal – Wasn’t that big of a pour.
What I thought was unusual was that 3 generations of my family helped with the pour. Never had that happen before.
From left to right you have my Dad, me, My Son, and my Brother.
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Hope you get a copy of that printed and put in the boy's scrapbook with names and dates. One day it will be him and his son and grandson.
Is that two beer fridges background?
Do it right, or do it twice.
One is a fridge and the other is a freezer. We use them to store food in during the annual Lion's Club carnival.
I figure I'll archive the pics on CDs one of these days - Got lots of stuff like that. Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: Alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat. [Alex Levine]
Boss, as people say when they meet other people in my family, "Oh my gosh, you mean there's more than one of them!"
Seriously, the pic is a keeper. You can be proud of your family!"There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning."--???
As impressed as I am with the family, I'm even more impressed with the worm drive in on the bench.
Tom
"I'm even more impressed with the worm drive in on the bench."
That's a Milwaukee 8 1/4" worm drive with a Freud blade.
The kind of saw Tim Taylor would be proud of...................(-:Sex appeal is 50 percent what you've got and 50 percent what people think you've got.
A coworker mentioned that he was the third generation to work on the Manhattan Bridge. His grandfather was a foreman for a crew that replaced the suspender ropes in the 50's. He said his grandfather (now departed) never liked taking pictures, so there were almost none around. Since record photos of such an operation stick in a person's head, I ran off to the record room and pulled out a picture file from that contract. There was John's grandfather standing dead center in several shots looking like he was going to haul the wire ropes on his own shoulders. There were even shots of a special rig that rode on the main cables that John's father designed (as a teen!) for the job. John made copies and now has a great scrapbook of his family history on the bridge....that's not a mistake, it's rustic
although I wasnt involved, my family had 3 generations working in the studebaker plant at one time... Studebaker even put out an advertisement proud of that fact. The advertisement showed our 3 generations all standing side by side at the plant...
those are fun moments.
Is that Sasquatch on the right?
Do it right, or do it twice.
"Is that Sasquatch on the right?"
Actually, I call him "Griz"- After the charachter in the old TV show "Grizzly Adams".
He's a heck of a nice guy, just not as good lookin' as me...............(-:Hard work pays off in the future; laziness pays off now.
Ron
You are so Da Man......you rock dude. wish you were a neighbor of mine. I could suck down beers while you watch and tell me tales.(I know you all don't partake in the firewater)
One thing though..Mind making a calender with that picture above it fer all of us? Some family..you guys are way too cool. wanna adopt me?
edit line: just scrolled down the picture to actually see the concrete work...from the belt lines of all of you gents down should make a wonderful ad for rubber boots and work pants....too precious for words!!!!
Be adopted by a Boss Hog
Namaste
andy
In his first interview since the stroke, Ram Dass, 66, spoke with great difficulty about how his brush with death has changed his ideas about aging, and how the recent loss of two old friends, Timothy Leary and Allen Ginsberg, has convinced him that now, more than ever, is the time to ``Be Here Now.''
http://CLIFFORDRENOVATIONS.COM
Edited 6/10/2003 7:32:23 AM ET by Andy Clifford(Andybuildz)
Well, I don't know HOW to make a calendar out of it.
We could probably adopt you - We've "adopted" a lot of folks over the years.
But you'd have to move down here...................(-:Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. [George S. Patton]
if the idea of a calendar of family pictures tickles your fancy, Kinkos can do it, not sure on the priceNever be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, Professionals build the Titanic.
Don't even know where the nearest Kinkos is.
Ya gotta remember we're out in the sticks.......Passion. A good substitute for tangible skills.
Go to a printer Ron.....It'd make one heck of calander....I think it put smiles on all our faces and touched our hearts. MAybe cause we know you!!!
Be a Hog in the sticks
You rock brother
By the way.....whats the sticks? I figure its what I lite up in my tipi.
Namaste
andy
In his first interview since the stroke, Ram Dass, 66, spoke with great difficulty about how his brush with death has changed his ideas about aging, and how the recent loss of two old friends, Timothy Leary and Allen Ginsberg, has convinced him that now, more than ever, is the time to ``Be Here Now.''
http://CLIFFORDRENOVATIONS.COM
OK Boss, I don't have a work in progress picture like you, and if I did it would probably be a hair growing commercial, but here is three generations of deck builders.
From left to right- Martin Todd, Dylan Robert and "Pops" Robert Kent.
Bob
"Rather be a hammer than a nail"
Handsome men, all! You remind me of my fave weatherman (who also looks a LOT like my Bro)! Here is Loren Nancarrow, who is also a wonderful gardener, too! Click for some of his nature/gardening books. He's quite the down-to-earth San Diegan. Bald is beautiful!!!
View ImageLorenandwife.jpg349 x 268 pixels - 24kwww.guidinghands.org/foundation/ HGH2001ballpost.htm
Thank you kai, and thanks for the link. Actually bald is Neat, my hair never gets messed up and I get a better tan than most. When I get too much sun my kids say "Dad, your Fead is Red". That's where your face runs into your head. heheheeBob
"Rather be a hammer than a nail"
Loved the pic Pro-Dek! Surprised you don't collect ball-peens... :-)>
I cannot think of a greater way to make a living than spending the day with my son doing anything. I've really enjoyed the picture thread of you and your "boys" making the world a more beautiful place. Your family does some of the nicest deck work I've ever seen.
Bob, you have every right to be a proud father and grandfather. I could not envy you more... hope you had a great Father's day.Kevin Halliburton
"I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity." - I.M. Pei -
LOL! ball-peens, Thanks Kevin, we all have a great time together.Thanks for the kind words.Bob
"Rather be a hammer than a nail"
Man, that kid sure looks happy. What you been feedin' him?
Got him a tool belt yet ???The earliest Chinese ideograph for "male" was also a synonym for "selfish".
Boss he really is the happiest little six month old I've ever seen. Now if I could just pry him from his proud fathers arms once and a while.
I'm taking Marty golfing for his fathers day present...........maybe that way my wife will get to hold the baby for a while.:-)Bob
"Rather be a hammer than a nail"
Hey Boss,was that a guvmint job?
I just thought with the small-ish slab, and with the large crew....(G)health and cheers to all,Phil.If it is to be.... 'twil be done by me.
Not a government job - A freebie for the Lion's club.
Dad is retired, and offered to help.
My Son just likes to be involved in anything that involved power tools or construction equipment.
My Brother showed up not knowing if we had enough help or not. Can't have TOO much help when pouring concrete, just in case something goes wrong.........My husband and I have never considered divorce... murder sometimes, but never divorce. [Joyce Brothers]
I'd hate to hold this crew up when they are on a mission. Be proud of your family. As I understand the Good Book it's the only thing you get to take over the river.
Get a copy of that printed and send it to your father for fathers day, bet he likes it.
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, Professionals build the Titanic.
Boss,
That's a great picture. That picture tells all. You should blow it up and make copies for everyone and frame them..
I hope you all put your hand prints in the concrete. ;-)
Joe Carola
Forget the fridge and worm drive! I brightened up that background enough to see a little more detail. What is that sign hanging over the refrigerator all about?
:-)>
Kevin Halliburton
"I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity." - I.M. Pei -
Why you ornery son of a gun - I oughta come down there and whup your sorry tail.
&^#*&%%&$ Architects.........
Boss Hog : You should be quite proud of your family => Quite handsome looking men there. next you have to post a women in the family picture<G>
ToolDoc