Tuesday, April 28, 2009

If you build it, you will be payed with beer

Like a prison escape, it started from scratch. Many scratches of pencil lead on paper, shovels in dirt, and saw blades on beams.





Next came the bracing. Metal brackets holding it together, bracing myself to lift the sides into place with Adam's helping hands. Spare wood and a pregnant wife holding the structure in place long enough to repeat the process on the other side, and brace with a top rail. Add more top rails.





Finally, pop a top on there for shade. Pop the top off a cold beer for prosperity and gratitude. Sip coolly with friends. Relax.



3 comments:

emery_rose said...

It looks awesome! Too bad I was stubbornly opposing this design last year. YOU WERE RIGHT...
At least we get to enjoy it this year. I don't recall anyone paying you with beer though. Is that something you're still waiting on??

Unknown said...

Yay! The final product is great!

glo said...

You make it sound so easy! It turned out beautifully, and I am looking forward to sitting under it and enjoying a cold drink out of the hot sun.