I know I said no more big posts, but today was a big day! And it's not nature related either. We are building a new church building and today they brought in a big crane and lifted the octagonal dome-like roof into place over the chancel or alter area.
Before shot. The building will be hardy-plank over this plywood when finished. The framework is all steel--the building will last forever!
The cables are all fastened to the special rods in the roof to hold them and the lift begins.
More than halfway up. It weighs over 3 tons.
Peeking over the top
It swings in the breeze as they try to center it over the tower.
Helpers go up in smaller cranes on either side of the tower.
Herculean effort to get it into the right position.
Helpers go up in smaller cranes on either side of the tower.
Herculean effort to get it into the right position.
Very brave to reach under there to take out the guide ropes!
Especially knowing that it was held up by these two skinny straps!
Okay, let 'er down easy--looks just right now.
Especially knowing that it was held up by these two skinny straps!
Okay, let 'er down easy--looks just right now.
Done!! Everyone is very happy, especially the boss, there on the left.
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