One of the challenges we will be facing when we go to “shoot” the concrete on to the shell, is the limited access on the Southeast and Southwest sides.  We will have to put up scaffolding for the shotcrete applicator to be able to reach the upper parts of the shell.  This weekend we worked on two decks that will provide a stable platform for the scaffolding. Also, by raising the deck, the shotcrete operator will be able to “reach” higher on the first run  of concrete than if he were standing on the ground. {about 18” lower)

Here is an interesting view of the Southwest corner.  All the timbers we used were from the trees milled on our property.  It was nice that we didn’t have to buy any materials for these decks especially since they will be torn down afterwards.  We worked until 9pm on July 4th and were too tired to go watch the fireworks in Newport.  But we did listen to the “1812 Overture”.