I bet you can't

A logging theme golf wouldn't be complete without an axe stuck into a stump somewhere on the course. Whistle Punk Hollow will be no exception. Today, Little Matt fabricated the axe head, handle and stump structure from sturdy welded steel. It is designed to handle every single person (over the next twenty years) pulling on the handle to see if it is indeed stuck securely in place.

As soon as it had cooled enough to handle I had Matt do the first test.

It passed without even a teeny wiggle. :)

-grampa dan

I love it when a plan comes together

It is always great fun to deliver a themed project to a customer. This morning we headed out on the road to transport the log car for the train to WhistlePunk Hollow. Jeff and Janice have been busy building the trestle onsite. Both the steam engine and log car would be permanently placed at last.

On the way to Squamish we stopped at the airport to drop off one of our workshop attendees.

The log car unloaded effortlessly with the skillful operation and smooth delivery by Jeff at the controls of the excavator.

The Shay steam engine I had delivered a few weeks ago was the final piece of the puzzle. Jeff lifted it and eased it into position perfectly as well.

The result was pretty spectacular. It was grins all around!

-grampa dan

A good day for a drive!

Last Thursday, before the last of our workshop guests arrived we worked hard to finish applying the remaining fiberglass reinforced concrete to the truck and steam donkey. They turned out great! With the business of the last four days I never had time to post some pictures. Here they are at last.

The crew is busy working on three more log features this morning. I'm off to Squamish to deliver the log car for the train as well as the sign. The sun is shining brightly and it is a GREAT day for a drive!

-grampa dan