Another day, and more accomplished...  The day started around 8am by getting the platform built yesterday in place.  Small supports were built under the frame and large, staked 4x4's made up the balance of the structure.  In addition, another 8' section of the "return" ramp was added on.  We moved quickly and efficiently as things just seemed to fall in place as needed.  Before leaving, we added additional decking to the first section of ramp we built previously, as well as the second platform we installed today.   I returned later in the afternoon to begin the next section, but alas ran into difficulty that will need to be taken care of when I have more time.   Finished the day meeting Jim at Home Depot to pick up the remainder of the lumber we needed for decking, guard rails and caps, which I unloaded into the garage upon my return.  

I know, I know...  still no pictures..   At some point I'll get them up here, but right now I'm so tuckered out from the past three days, that its not that high on my priority list.  Tomorrow, Brian will be helping me to get the last two sections (hopefully) in place so we can focus on decking and rails on Saturday.  Jim received an inquiry from a local willing to help, so I'm excited to have the assistance of someone who no doubt knows more about construction than I do...  LOL

To end on a positive note...  we received a sizable donation from the Asbury United Methodist Church of Bradford which should cover a substantial portion of the cost (THANK YOU!), though as materials continue to add up, there will no doubt still be a balance that will need to be addressed.

-Nate