CLOSING IT IN

 The six, 45 degree support post braces are now in place.

Before painting the new structure, one of the last things I have to do, is the incorporation of a wall, with what will eventually be a fence out to the gate.  A trip to Lowes yesterday morning, started me off with most of the lumber I'll need to close in the south side of the tractor port.

Picking out fence boards, is more of an art, than a science.  Even though I thought I was pretty careful in trying to choose straight boards, when placing them next to each other, the not so straight lumber stuck out like a sore thumb.  While filling in the first gap between support posts, there were only a couple of boards that were too crooked to use.

As this wall progresses, it will stagger down, following the same levels of the block wall.  It was about 4pm when I finished the first panel, and that was enough work for the day.

Diana left on Friday, and we enjoyed having her stay with us for most of the week.  She and Patty had time to catch up on everything, and they spent a lot of time visiting, shopping, and exploring some new attractions here in the Tucson area.   

Today is race day!  I'm picking up Marc this morning, and we're headed for the NHRA Drag Race in Phoenix.  Can't wait to hear those 10,000 horsepower, nitro engines come to life!