Not Really a Slow Week in February

The weather has been rather unsettled the last two days. Snow, then rain, then sunshine -- then a little bit of all three with the wind thrown in as well. Not quite so dramatic changes in the last few days. The construction crew is putting the final touches on that prepares the structure for receiving the roof. The plan today is start putting the roofing panels on on Thursday. They say the only weather problem will be if the wind is blowing. So that is our prayer and hope is for mild days coming up once this predicted storm blows through.

Thanks for your prayers and encouragement in the building process. You might already know this, but for your information if you click on the pictures they pop up full size.

Preparation for the roofing panels.

Raincoats on a sunny day at the beach. Actually it was a sunny 15 minutes.

Another Beautiful Day at the Beach

We really have been blessed with some beautiful and calm weather while the steel pieces are being put together. Now they are working on purlins and girts. The plan is to start putting the roof on next week. Doors and windows have been ordered which need to be installed with the siding.

An overall view, you can see the frame of the storeroom to the north and the entryway on the west. The entry doors will be on the north and south of that extension with windows filling up most of the west facing part of the entry way.

Looking west from inside the building. Thought the shadows looked pretty interesting.

Looking to the east.

Taking Shape

The first few days they worked on putting up the structure were just beautiful, but today turned out to be on the rainy side. We heard from some of view that got snow today. So here the building is taking shape. You can kind of see the west section where the reception and administrative are will be. On the north side; the concrete for the storeroom. Then on the south side the concrete is poured for the direct entrance into the main room. The upoured part on either side is where the restrooms will be.

The crew is planning for the structure to be up with roof, siding, windows, and doors by the middle of March. Stay tuned to see.

Monday when the weather was clear.

Working on the purlins - have to check to see if I spelled that correctly.

Lifting material

Bolting everything together

View from Patience Hall.

Taking Shape

We've had a couple of nice days as the building starts taking shape. Dramatic changes as the posts, beams, and rafters start going up.

Setting up the posts

One big wrench

View from by the crosses as they get ready to lift the second rafter.

Setting the rafter

Something Vertical

The concrete work is completed and we have had a couple of beautiful days at the Coast. The next construction crew arrived and started setting up the posts. For reference, you might go back in this series to see the concrete blocks that each of these will attach to. Each step has had its challenges and blessings as we have worked through the stages. But, now it is especially exciting to get to watch the new Missions Building take shape.

Looking towards Morse Lodge

Other posts sorted out


Going Vertical

Concrete Work Almost Checked Off

As we are going through this project there is an aspect to the project that keeps coming up. When a certain part is completed we breathe a sigh of relief and look forward to the next step. Today is one of those check off points. The crew got in and finished pouring the slab. While they will continue to work through the day to finish the surface of the slab, the concrete work is definitely a big check off point. Next week the construction crew will be in to put the building up. So, by some time in March we should have a building with walls, roof, doors, and windows . . . and little else. But, that will be tremendous. After that point we won't be quite so contractor reliant. We will also be looking forward to those who would like to come alongside and help as we work on the finishing portions.

Our goal is to have the main room useable (might be a loose definition) by Week of Missions. The next priority is to finish the restrooms and entrance on the south side of the building. When those two areas are completed we will look to finishing the west end entrance, reception, and administration areas.

Thanks to many for their support and prayers to get the Camp to this point.

Getting Started in the Morning

After Lunch, starting to finish off the surface. The darker square is one of the blocks poured previously to which a major beam will be attached.

An Overview

The Sun is Shining and the Concrete is Pouring

It is so good to have a dry day. The concrete guys are in working on the slab. They will do half today and the other half tomorrow.

Here are some pictures from first thing this morning.

Kind of a close up view from up the trail.

Pulled back to see the whole thing.

Phil has been taking some pictures of the project as well.

Here is a LINK TO PHIL'S MISSIONS BUILDING PICTURES.