truck gear...

I sold the old rack I had for my truck last year before I knew I would be back in the contractor business...so I bought another one.   I sold my trailer too but that isn't an issue because I wouldn't be able to get it in and out of the job site anyway.  All the building materials will have to be delivered here because I knew since the beginning that the McCoys truck wouldn't be able to get in and out of the job site either.  53,58,37,0,B

headroom

Started clearing the debris from the go kart rehab.  First on the list - raise the truck rack out of head and shoulder bangin' range (wacked myself about 5 times so far).  Made good headway getting stuff put away.  Late afternoon visit from Ben and Bud's Uncle Gary and Aunt Andrea.  84,95,65,0,B,0

rack off

Started tightening up some loose bolts on the truck rack...then decided it was time for a change. The west shade is serving double duty for awhile.   93,104,67,0,B,0

fresh pour

Was a 14 bagger this morning.  The JAM (Julianne's Mixer) from Harbor Freight hangs in there like a champ as long as it's only 2 bags at a time.  Finished up the pour just in time to meet Kevin at the mailboxes for my backup inverter delivery from the USPS.  I reckon as long as I don't abuse these too much, I'm good to go "power wise" for at least 4 more years.  Heavy labor done for the day so headed over to Chuck's to help him move a recently acquired pole structure to his property.  The roof rack really comes in handy from time to time.  88,97,62,0,B

Nice Rack!

Almost went to get help mounting the truck rack this morning.  Suddenly it occurred to me that I was able to lift and position 300lb, 42 ft wide steel trusses by myself - so the rack should be a breeze.  Cinched some nuts to hold the width position then built rails using 10ft 2x4's.  Jacked then up and slid the rig into place.  Most of the effort went into tightening all the nuts and bolts after it was mounted.  79,91,49.0,C

nuts'n'bolts

Did some more prep work on the next pour to come.  Heaved Walter around the greenhouse next to my pallet of concrete - greased his gears - added some oil - gassed him up and with 12 pulls he came to life.

Met up with Julianne at the GrubShack this afternoon to pick up the roof rack from her.  Took 2 hours to assemble it - now I just have to figure out how to get it into place on the bed of my truck.  Jose obviously remembered our new bond and followed me around all day as I worked.  Almost like having my faithful dog Goldie back.  76,88,47,0,C