Final steel, and starting the wood

Another day and some more progress. Let's get to it.

Two short columns created

Having to fix a slightly long column

The first column is in place

This was my Dad's old drill

Bekir fixing the wooden beam in place

Working their way along

The men were in and working away on the final two columns we are adding either side of the steps. They cut them to size, welded the caps on each end, then found one was a little too long so had to shave it back down again. With this done we have finished the steel work and, with the tying in they did yesterday, this structure seems to be super secure and stable. The next job is putting wood beams on top of each steel beam so we can build a wooden roof on top. We had a delivery of a load more planks as well today so we should have all the materials for that stage I think. It was a case of drilling holes in each wooden beam and then lifting them into place and securing to the steel beam. They only drilled two of the holes into the steel beam at this stage and will do the rest once everything is in place.

Rosie trying to feed the calf

Thelma and Xena playing their version of basketball

After work I spent some fun time with Rosie outside playing. She is getting very good at her scooter indeed. We also went to see an inquisitive little calf on the lane and played a lot with Thelma and Xena.