The first day of loading the two delivery trucks was exciting but uneventful - as it should be. Our favourite create operator Greg Wishlow of Wishlow Crane Service proved his mettle once again. He smoothly picked up each heavy load and maneuvered the giant feature to the back of the truck. We then used the forklift to ease it into the truck. We then used our pushing rig to slide the load to the front of the truck before repeating the procedure with the next piece. The features weighed in between four and just under ten thousand pounds. In less than three hours the two trucks were loaded and on their way. We’ll load the last two trucks bound for NEB’s Fun World tomorrow. The NEB’s team will unload at the other end and begin preparations for the setup. In five or six weeks I’ll journey there to do a site layout and help assemble the many pieces. Stay tuned for more…
Ready!
The gold was applied to the Castle sign today and everything was checked over one last time in readiness for the shipment to NEB’s. Tomorrow morning, bright and early we begin the load. Stay tuned…
Almost time
Our driveway is larger than most, measuring 400 feet long in total and between twelve and fifty-five feet wide. The widest section is in front of the shop. It sounds like a lot of space and normally is more than adequate. But occasionally this large space fill to the bursting point with every square inch full of completed work and materials still to be used on the current projects. During the last week, we’ve been busy preparing for a large shipment which is bound for NEB’s Fun World in Ontario. That means a total reorganization of the yard. First thing Friday morning the first of four fifty-three-foot-long semi-trailers and trucks will arrive to be loaded. A half hour before the first truck shows up the crane truck will pull into the driveway to facilitate the safe loading. Over the last few days, we’ve carefully measured each palletized feature and arranged them in order of loading. A space for the five ton crane has been cleared as well as room for the forklift and pushing rig to maneuver in order to slide the very heavy loads into the van trailer. A little extra space is left behind that to allow our tractor to push the forklift if we need just a little extra oomph to get it to slide in. Tomorrow we’ll check every single bolt holding the features to the custom pallets one last time. Eye bolts, slings and other lifting hardware will be laid at the ready. We’ll dig out the hard hats, and safety vests and review the safety procedures with the entire crew. Then it will be go time. Stay tuned…
