One of the tasks that we needed to accomplish this week at the lake was getting the docks ready for winter, and up north that means lifting them out of the water. First we have to take all of the dock boards up. These are in sections which isn't too bad. But then you need to realize there are three docks needing the boards taken off and stacked in order so they can be easily replaced next Spring when the operation is reversed. Once the boards have been taken off the "A" frames need to be raised and then the wench attached. For the two small docks we use a hand wench. Which does not seem that big a deal but believe me, it is a lot of work when you are raising the dock one small chain link at a time.
Okay, so I totally posed for the camera here. But I did click it a couple of times for maybe two minutes, it is really hard!!!!
This is how high the docks have to come out of the water. The frozen lake is really not the problem for the docks, it is when it comes time to thaw in the spring when the damage happens. As the ice beings to thaw it moves back and forth across the bay with the wind and can wreck havoc on anything in its way. Although Jeff did most of the work, Dad was there to supervise, and Mom and I for all of that moral support.
We also took time for a photo on top of those dock boards we just removed. I am not sure how it is that work just doesn't seem as much work when you are at the lake, or Jeff is around to do most of it for you.
What a beautiful place to be. Enjoy your day and have a safe trip home. Loretta
Posted by: Loretta | October 07, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Do you know how photogenic you are? Oh, and the lake is beautiful, too.
(It's so good to see your dad moving around!)
Posted by: Megan | October 07, 2009 at 09:21 AM
What a good guy that Jeff is! Hey wanted you to know that PW is going to be in KC. I am taking the day off and going to give the cookbook and aprons to my sisters for X-mas. Just don't want you to miss out on the fun!
Posted by: Ann Religa | October 07, 2009 at 02:18 PM