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Today we mowed again, whole yard 3.5 hours.
Fred or someone has started to
finish another wall in the conference room. Laura,Paul, Gerry,
Joe and I started
to clean up for the St Charles Smartt field open house. Its
gonna be the 12th of
June and I understand the YE mafia will be flying Kidgets.
We started to move
the fork lift today. Wanted it at a different place for the
open house. Long
story short it ran out of propane in a very short time. I
removed the tank, it
is setting on the floor behind the fork. Could someone, maybe
Ted knows where,
get the tank filled or partly filled. Its currently in front
of the front door.
There is another tank but it too is very empty. No you cannot
pus it, is way too
heavy we tied once with a bunch of people. Beautful day at
the ARC.
ernie b
5/29/04
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Saturday at the ARC. Today we mowed (dah) the
yard. Gas is getting expensive!
Gale,Jerry,Ray,Paul,Al L and Ron W. fixed stuff. The leak
in the lades room is
gone, bet you dident know we had one. We have some new donations.
You gotta come
out to the ARC to see them! There are 60 brots defrosting
for tomorrows
meeting. Hope everyone can make it out. Should be a good
one.
ernie b
5/22/04 |
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Today we mowed the entire yard. Takes 3.5 hr
not counting any little interrupts.
Ray trimmed everything the mower couldn't cut. How went the
YE's?
Ernie
5/15/04
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Ok, where do I start. Today Ray and I were
at the ARC. Others were everywhere
else. I mowed the rest of the yard with the Murry Mower.
Ray trimmed everything
he could find to trim. There was another mower setting out
back with yellow
stuff in the front and a sign not to use. Ted came by later
and explained what
had happened. He then started it up and drove around front.
We removed the front
end sheet metal, and found that the muffler was split and
had been burning the
collected grease and grass off the front end of the mower.
New muffler and we
will have that mower in good shape. Darn good thing we had
the fire extinguisher
handy as it was starting to burn the gas line.
Someone please report on the YE event. I understand Joe S.
and Gale have stories
to tell also.
ernie
5/8/04 |
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Another great rainy day at the ARC. The work
continues, I agree with the Cozy
Mafia, Life is just one big arts and crafts project! Yesterday
we were artful
with sheet metal and wood, then craftly went to lunch. Much
artful B.S. and
crafty story telling. A excellent time was had by all. Saturday
at the airport,
what could be better, if the weather improves maybe we will
get in some flying
and grass cutting.
Ernie
5/1/04 |
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Saturday it rained and rained rai....
The scouts showed up anyway. Hopefully George or someone
involved will give a
detailed account. The YE Mafia was ready for all takers but
the weather won, no
flying. We had our first serious accident this morning. Paul
was searching up in
the loft. As he climbed down the ladder slid out from under
him and he fell to
the floor. As I saw him last he was at lunch and had walked
to there on his own.
Please lets be careful. Aviation has its dangers but ladders
can also do great
harm. Lunch meeting tommorrow, come on down, there are 60
brots defrosted in the
frig.
ernie
4/24/04
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Pleasant day at the ARC. Small turn out today.
Part of lawn cut, needs cut
before next meeting. Propane grill checked out and found
to have no problems
other than needs a match to light. Propane bottle near full.
Band saw was going
together when I left. Saw a flight of 3 RV-4's in formation!
Beautiful day to
fool around at the airport. Come on down.
Ernie B
4/17/04
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Today Joe Sargent and N738S made their first
flight together. 10:11 this am took
off from 36 at Smartt and flew for 22 Min. Good landing,
no leaks or other
squacks. Joe had the RV Grin. He said it was uneventful everything
he tried was
easy, stalls stright ahead, no roll trim needed in cruise.
Saw 150 indicated in
pattern before he reduced power. Whole thing looked good
from the ground.
Congratulations Joe!!!
Laura, Paul and Fred started painting the walls in the conference
room. The duct
work is gone from the hanger-hanger. But before the area
can be used to store
anything there is a need to cleanup the rest of the mess.
Turning out that the
ducts only took about half of the space. A large amount of
white styrofoam and a
large stack of 2 ft *4 ft ceiling tile remain. Plus assorted
junk.
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Today was another great day at the ARC. The
Ol'Buzzards Room is almost ready for
paint. There is a lot less junk, I mean other man's treasures,
than there was
this morning. Fred, Paul, Gerry and I had fun. Its grass
cutting time folks, we
have three riding mowers available, no waiting! Come on down
and enjoy some
outdoor riding.
ernie b
4/3/04 |
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Today we reinstalled the window screen in the
conference room. The floor is
swept and the chairs are up for the meeting tomorrow. See
Ya'll tomorrow.
ernie
3/27/04
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Well Spring is here and today we turned on
the water. The bathrooms are
operational, both passed tests. Good turnout today, we discussed
the moving of
the storage building (the Box) to a more permanent location.
This will require
somethng of a small foundation. Also there is a lot of stuff
in the box that
needs a new home. Anyone having left ladders tools etc for
our use it would be
nice if we could empty the box. The lawn mowers and other
maintance things will
go in after the move. Joe S says he is nearly ready for the
FAA inspection. His
weight and balance looked good and his airplane is a little
under the factory
advertised weights! Spring also brings up the grass. Next
weekend will be the
first use of the lawnmowers. Ted and Gerry have them ready
to go, so we will
need help all summer and fall to drive the mowers. Last year
the lawn was cut on
the average of once a week. Nice way to spend
some time, cutting grass and
watching the airport.
ernie b
3/20/04 |
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Success, sort of. Today we moved Joe's RV-9A
from the ARC. The move to the
Chapter hangers went well. We had not planned on the large
number of aircraft
operations on Saturday Morning. Mini Van you are number 3
for the active behind
the Yellow RV amd the big red Pickup. I dont know how to
say the next part so
here goes. There are 720 ways to stuff 6 airplanes into two
hangers. Joes
airplane would just fit but not in a way conducive to working
on it and
operating some of the others. Joe elected to move into the
C&D hanger. Thanks
to the folks who came out to help! Joe,Fred,Ray,Rich,Gary
J,Gary H, Jerry,Bob
and I had fun today. Ps, the lights in the kitchen work but
we need 8 more
bulbs.
ernie b
3/13/04 |
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RV'ers, There is a very nice example of an
RV-9A going together at the ARC. Sarg. Joe is almost ready
to run the engine. All he needs is a gate and gas. Prop went
on today, dont delay. Today Fred finished the ceiling in
the kitchen, Laura added the blinds on the windows. Spring
is here. Ted is looking for volunteers to mow the lawn. Great
way to wile away a couple hours and work on your tan. Oh,
by-the-way the outside Christmas lights and the tree are
still up. Someone want to spend a little time and store away
the Christmas stuff till next year?
ernie
3/06/04 |
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Today we helped Mr. Sargent put the wings on
his RV-9A. The ARC is a very nice
place to work on airplanes. There were seven of us involved
and several visitors
stopped by. The airplane has about a 28 ft. wing span and
it really fits well in
the building. Looks like 4 of them would fit. Laura we need
some pictures on the
home page, its a real neat visual. Everyone had a good time.
91% done 89% to
go. Come on out and see what our chapter has accomplished.
ernie
2/28/04 |
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Where did February go. Tomorrow is the meeting!
Today we did some little stuff. Paul ran the shopvac all
day. I dont know how many times he emptied it but the area
behind the block wall (formely called the conference room)
is much cleaner than it was. The ceiling tile is almost all
installed. The lightes are lit so we could see the dirt.
Gene from OZ put in the window sills today, man it looks
like real room. Anybody want a forklift! Bet Joe Sarg. sleeps
well tonight. The Mustang guys were busy also.
ernie
Ps. Need a new name for the room by the kitchen, the old
one is obsolete. Maybe we should call it the "Homebuilt
Room"
2/21/04
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Well Rich E and I made it out to the first
sat. of the month breakfast at
kilroys. We had fun, missed you all. Anyway the ARC is still
there. Harry was
out sometime this week. The conference room walls are in
good shape, ready for
final color coat. Ceiling lights are ready to install. Maybe
we will get a break
in the weather. Next week will be better, come on out.
2/7/04 |
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Cold day today. Several other events today
cut down on the workers but we
managed to make a little progress. Almost finished the insulation
in the
conference room. Worked on the heater ducts for the rooms.
The Mustang guys were
busy. The building is set up for the meeting tomorrow. Hope
the weather
cooperates!
ernie
1/24/04 |
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Everything was wet outside, but, we were dry
and warm. Today we continued on the
conference room and kitchen ceiling and the wires for ceiling
lights. The
mustang folks worked on their H.stab. Lively discussion about
most everything.
Come on down and join in. Winter is a good time for indoor
work.
ernie b
1/17/04 |
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Good times continue, the Saturday bunch was
in rare form today. We worked on
the suspended ceiling and Harry worked on the walls. When
I left several of the
guys were hanging the first light fixtures in the conference
room. We may
finish this sucker after all. Come on down, we have something
for everyone, just
watching counts.
ernie
1/10/04 |
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First work Sat. of the new year was a good
one. If we had been better prepared today would have been
a record day. Workers were everywhere. Stan, Laura, Bob J.,Rich
E.,Joe S.,Mike W., Paul, Fred, Gene, Don J., Gary G.,Harry
R, Ray K.and Amanda. Wonder who I forgot, Sorry. We also
had several visitors but I did not get any names. The heat
duct vents were installed and the conference room ceiling
edge hardware was installed. Lights for the conference room
and kitchen were tested and fixed. The suspended ceiling
stuff was sorted out and painted. Progress on the Mustang
and a few more finished parts for the RV-9. Somewhere in
there we ate lunch. Come on out, join the fun.
Ernie
1/3/04
ps If you want to work on the ceiling during the week give me
a e-mail or call so I can explain the piles of stuff we made
of the hardware. Its all there just not obvious as to what goes
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Today Joe S. began the final assembly of his
RV-9 in the ARC. Its nice to be able to work indoors, electricity
and light readily available. Stan and the gang worked on
the heat ducts for the conference room. Kilroys is closed
untill
sometime after new years so lunch was sparce. Come on out and
enjoy some indoor airplane stuff at the ARC.
Ernie B
12/27/03 |
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Five days left till Christmas, where did this
year go. Today was kind of an event at the ARC. Joe S brought
his finished and painted wings out, the fuselage is comming
soon. He will be the first to use the ARC for one of its
designated uses. Joe is going to assemble his RV in the building
then move to one of the chapter hangers. Go Joe!
There were several folks working on the mustang project, Gale
showed up for lunch another unusual event in it self. Remember
next week kilroys is closed for the holidays so if you come out
no kilroys. OK guys we have a building not quite finished inside
but useable for lots of things, see ya out there.
ernie b
12/20/03 |
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Short day today, snow kept everyone
away. Stan, Fred & I checked the bathrooms for freezing,
they hadent. Fred & I left Stan went to buy two small
heaters to keep bathroom pipes warm. Spring is just around
the corner!
ernie b
12/13/03 |
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The ARC is as clean as it can
get! Today the Tribe of Worker ELFS descended on the ARC
and cleaned, moved and decorated. The new tables and chairs
are setup and ready to go. Also the low voltage lights
are hooked up and working for the sign by the road. The
heat ducts were moved to warm the hanger space. The party
is next weekend, come on down and celebrate our second
year in the ARC.
ernie b
11/29/03 |
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Surprise Today:
I was working under the misunderstanding that the decorating
for the Christmas party would be later in the month.
No so, this morning Al Donaldson and a large crew of
Al's ELFS (I wont even try to name them all, but grumpy
and Doc were there) showed up and proceeded to put up
the Christmas lights. Thanks for the surprise.
Other activitys, KZ spent all day planting
around the sign out front. Carla and Laura painted
the bathrooms a nice color. Paul, Ray and I put the
John back in the ladies room. Jerry and Don worked
on the Mustang. Stan had to do his real job today so
we didn't see him but we missed him.
Altogether a good day at the Ol'ARC.
Thanks Everyone.
Ernie B.
11/15/03
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| Kitchen drywall getting installed |
Rita Donaldson supervises the
Christmas decorations |
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| Testing the lights |
Master Gardener KZ, planting landscaping |
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Paul, installing the toilet |
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Another nice day at the ARC.
Good turn out today, we had about ten folks wanting to
do stuff (including 1/2 of the Cozy builders group of two).
Progress in the kitchen finishing department, and misc
other things. The sign out front looks super, we have a
good image, very professional looking. Some progress being
made on the Mustang project. Christmas party in a few short
weeks, come on down. Its nice to be inside, warm, with
running water and all the electricity and light you could
want. The ARC is a nice place for airplanes folks.
ernie b
11/8/03 |
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ANOTHER good day. Today we ran
more electricals, Stan put up soffit around ducts in the
kitchen. Laura sealed the tile in the Ladies bathroom.
KZ installed 5 fire extinguishers in the building. The
Mustang Guys were working on something important, they
were real quiet most of the day. Paul was giving everyone
a
hand. Rich E stopped by for lunch. Altogether not a bad day.
Come on down, Christmas is just around the corner.
ernie b
11/1/03 |
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Saturday was a good day. The
conference room walls are electrified. The ceiling lights
are next. The walls are almost ready for paint. The building
does not leak, it was water tested this morning. Good things
continue to be done and we can always use help. Meeting
tomorrow!
ernie b
10/25/03
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Another Beautiful day at the
Hanger beside Smartt Field. A litle slow today as the airport
was celebrating 100 years of flight. So guess what we did,
looked at airplanes. There was some progress as we have
started to run the electricals for the conference room
and the kitchen. The wire is already in the walls we only
need to bring the power from the braker box to the rooms.
Laura or someone grouted the tile inthe ladies room this
week and also planted some flowers out by the sign. Place
looks better all the time, come on out and enjoy the weather.
(Also am I wrong but cant any member fly YE's any time
they want, do you need a formal day?)
ernie b
10/18/03 |
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Stuff be gone! Ted B. can explain.
We also have a large amount of very nice topsoil around
the new sign courtesy of Ted and our across the street
neighbors. 3 or 4 folks working on the Mustang project
today. Lots of activity with bathroom floors. Laura and
Stan and Doug worked all day grouting and gluing tile and
trimming a steel door. Gene was busy with the kitchen finish
work, Ray, Paul and I messed with the lights and electriciy
for the conference room. Al Lowe your desk is still in
the ARC.
Come on out, see the ARC.
ernie
10/11/03 |
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"ANOTHER" work day
at the ARC. Beautiful day,fall is here. Lots of things
going on. KZ is finishing up the Sign Planting with a flower
bed around he base. Stan and Laura worked on the ceramic
tile floor in the mens room. Ladies room next! Joe, Paul
and I worked on little details. Dave D was around helping
but spent most of the day giving rides in his RV. He ran
a one man Old Eagles today, think he flew about 7 members.
Guys were working on the Mustang project but I dident keep
track of what was happening. Nice time of year to mow but
sombody, Ted maybe, beat me too it so. Soon time to start
working for the Christmas party not many weeks left.
Ernie B
10/4/03 |
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Beautiful day, lots of activity
on airport and inside the ARC. Good turnout today,we worked
mostly on the future kitchen and conference room areas.
Walls, mud, trim stuff and more mud. 90% to go but it is
slowly comming together.
ernie b
9/27/03 |
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Stan and company
worked on framing the beams with dry wall and framing
the west wall of the kitchen.
9/13/03
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Today was a
good day for the ARC. Stan brought out a tractor and
regraded the north end of the building for the ramp and
taxi way. He then spread the rock coat and rlled it smooth.
After a little more work it will be ready for the black
top. Several of us cleaned and sealed the east 1/2 of
the floor. KZ removed the old sign by the road and installed
the frame for our new lighted sign. Major cleanup was
started for the YE event next week. Ted mowed lawn and
brought out another riding lawn mower for the chapter.(thanks
Ted).
ernie
9/6/03
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Stan an I spent some time
today at the ARC. The building is water proof! It was
tested today. Stan hung drywall in the kitchen area,
I moved stuff to the west wall in preparation of sealing
the other half of the floor. Volunteers are needed next
saturday to scrub the floor and apply the sealer. The
following week is a YE event. The sealer will need a
couple of days to cure so do the math. There is currently
so much stuff in the ARC, you have to see it to believe
it. Help is needed!
ernie b
9/1/03
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Hey gang, we had a fairly
productive day at the arc. I hadn't planed on being there
but, things changed with the rain. I was able to get
to the building by 11:30 am. Ernie, Joe S., and Jerry
were busy cleaning up. Ted B. and I
worked in the conference room. We installed the wiring and
insulated the wall. It is now ready to dry wall. If anybody
is looking for something to do at the building, they can move
all remaining stuff from the right side of the room to the
left side. Then the floor will be ready for cleaning and sealing.
I may try to get out to the building Monday.
Stan C.
8/31/03
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More sheet rock
went up in the conference room. The kitchen wall is now
framed and ready for sheet rock.
We unloaded 2 trailers of stuff for Mr.
Hamm. All kinds of desks and shelves. More will be
picked up on Tuesday by yours truly and Ron Wright.
Dave Domeier
8/24/03
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Dry wall has
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Good day at the ARC. The
mower is fixed. Stan put about 3 welding rods of repair
into the deck. We even sharpened the blades! Put it back
together and the sucker runs great.( till next time something
breaks) Good turnout today about 9 folks for most of
the day. The conference room walls are almost finished.
The dry wall went up today, the kitchen is next. KZ came
by and delivered the frame for the sign in front of the
building. First class job of welded aluminum. Dave D.
brought his RV and gave Stan and I a ride (one at a time).
Altogether a good day, come on down.
Ernie B
8/16/03
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The framing went well today.
We started the morning out by cleaning up the conference
room and putting most of the stuff up on the balcony.
Next, we installed the wiring and insulation on the East
and south walls. We are now ready for the dry wall to
be put up. The weather was just wonderful today. With
a cool breeze and a few clouds you could work in comfort.
Ted Pappas (county building inspector) was kind enough
to come over and ask if I would like to go for an airplane
ride. Of course I said yes. We flew up and down the Mississippi
River for half an hour as we enjoyed the scenery. I did
feel guilty for leaving the guys working. Not. Anyway
it was a good day at the ARC for me. I hope everybody
else did enjoy the fellowship.
8/9/03
Stan Crocker
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Today was a lawn mowing day
for me. Stan and the boys( 2 of us) worked on the 220V
line for a welder and started to finish the conference
room. Another beautiful day.
ernie b
8/2/03
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OK Its official (we think) The
building has been passed by the inspector, we are occupiable.
We took down the building permit and washed the window.
Stan has worked very hard to make this happen, and here
it is.
Also today Joe and Bob finished the ceiling in the ladies room,
the floor on the west side the hanger was sealed. More may have
happened but I had to leave early so missed the afternoon activity.
ernie b
7/26/03 |
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OK Its official (we think) The
building has been passed by the inspector, we are occupiable.
We took down the building permit and washed the window.
Stan has worked very hard to make this happen, and here
it is.
Also today Joe and Bob finished the ceiling in the ladies room,
the floor on the west side the hanger was sealed. More may have
happened but I had to leave early so missed the afternoon activity.
ernie b
7/26/03 |
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I have to say I was impressed
with the sheet metal workshop today at the ARC. I hope
all involved will write a little something to "crow" about
the workshop. All the hard work on the building is made
worth while when you see 30 adults totally immersed in
an technical airplane topic. I dont think it would have
happened without the ARC. A little work was also done
on the building. The floor for the storage area is going
together. Next week is Young Eagles Day at the ARC, come
on out and see our Chapter Home.
ernie b
6/7/03
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Preparing the
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Another good day at the ol'ARC. There was
some activity on the airport. B-25 flew, DC-3 taxied
around, motor glider visited and at one point there were
9 transient light planes in front of the ARC. Not all
of the folks who parked came to visit but we seem to
be attracting attention. The WELL hookup is comming along
and will be done soon. Want it to be done correctly first
time as digging up anything is not easy. We could sell
ARC clay for structural adhesive. (fund raiser?) Between
the airport mowers and our guys the lawn was mowed. See
Ya at the meeting tomorrow.B^)
ernie
5/24/03
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The well has been
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The center beam
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Another saturday at the ARC. Not much flying
today, the wind was blowing. Ms. Laura has been checked
out on the riding mower. She soloed today and Stan signed
her off. The second floor is going in over the conference
room. The well pump works. Some more improvements have
been made to the existing wiring. Tom painted the Chapter
32 signs. Last but not least Mr.Jude has installed the
last
of the down spouts.
ernie b
5/31/03
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Filling in the holes
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Placing the beams
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Sounds like the YE guys had fun today,
good job. The weather at Smartt was no better, there
a a couple of anonyms pilots tied down at Smartt!( no
names from me). When we arrived this morning Stan had
already dug most of the ditch for the well pipe. The
well will soon be working. The other event of today,
Rich E our friendly neighborhood Carrier Air guy, brought
out equipment to erect the beam for the confrence room
ceiling /loft floor. We dont have to fall over that thing
any more. Bob J spent a lot of time and effort getting
the last piece of rain gutter ready to go on the building.
All together a good day at the ARC.
ernie
5/17/03
Thanks to Alden Van Winkle for sending
in these photos of the MODOT building that was dissassembled
by our crew in July 1999 and reassebled as the ARC. Building
does look familar.
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Not sure what to expect, but it was still
there. Today was slow with the weather and the YE at
spirit. Today both bathrooms were wired for lights and
exhaust fans. The fork lift got a new or rebuilt starter
motor. The well diggers were out and we have a 50 foot
deep well hole. The water ran clear after the sand was
pumped out. Now we need to install our pump and run the
pipe from the well to the building. Any and all shovelers
will be welcome to attend the digging of the well ditch.
How about a YE report, wonder if anything did happen
as the weather has been very non-aviator friendly.
Ernie b
5/11/03
Note From Stan:
Ernie, we got the lights and the exhaust
fans wired in the bathrooms. The well drillers got the
well finished. It had to go to 50 feet. Gary Kirk put
the starter on the fork lift. It still won't start but,
Gary is working on
it. I talked with county inspector this week and he is aware
we are using the building. I think it is time we finished the
second floor. I plan on setting the H-beam next Saturday if
I have enough people. Then we can put up the floor joist and
flooring. Good news is that the price of lumber is down now.
Now that we have the well dug. We can start planing on what
it will take to get water to the building. The county inspector
said we need water in the building so he can check that it
works. I hope I can find lots of ditch diggers in the chapter
to dig the water line to the building. (Just kidding.) Randy
and Christie (The lady Kozy builders.) have offer the use of
their backhoe. I would like to take them up on that offer.
We should have plenty to do at the ARC this week end. I know
we have a YE event but I don't think this will effect the work
on the ARC. See you all next weekend.
Stan Crocker
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Today was a little
slow for the ARC as the Young Eagles Flyers were out flying.
Stan and Joe put the fans and vents in the bathrooms. Several
of us (me) cleaned house. If you cant find something keep
looking!! The CAF was very active today. We were treated
to a TBM demo. The were practicing landing and low passes.
The goonie bird ran both engines as did the B-25. Meeting
tomorrow 2 PM Local time. See Ya'll then. HOW ABOUT A YE
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The guys have done it again, a little ingenuity,
Bob and Joe, and the downspouts are on the building.
Used up the old material from the original building.
They made their own brackets. The east side of the building
has a new feature, Doug has mounted the EAA 32 letters
on the side of the building. Looks good, anyone flying
in should be able to find the building. Started to mow
but the mower broke a belt, Jerry working on the fix.
ernie b
4/19/03
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Today the gutters were started on the front
(toward the road) side of the building. Improved the
visual 100%, nice finish line. Dave D did take part of
the day off from his RV project to help! Paul S. was
mowing the yard for the first time. We did more electrical
stuff inside and Laure did stuff with the young eagle
stuff. Lots of the regulars went to "lack-land" for
Fun. See ya next week at the ARC. ernie b
The gutters are hung on the front of the
building. Finished, complete, done. Looking GoooD.
Bob Jude
4/5/03
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We had so much fun last week the building
volunteers did it again today. Almost all of the debris
from the building process is gone. Stan's trailer was
piled full, but it is gone. Someone need a bomb cart,
we have two. The gutter downspouts have been reworked
and as soon as the wind lets up they will go on the building.
The full indicator for the holding tank is ready to install.
The electrical wiring continues. The bathrooms are ready
for water. The lawn mower was moved to the building.
Lawn mowing is a good way to improve your tan! The fun
continues! Come on down, dont miss this part.
ernie b
3/29/03
Where were we last year?
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March 31, 2002
Inside, looking south.
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March 29, 2003
Inside, working on installing electrical outlets
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Once again the volunteers were hard at
it. The gutters have been painted and are ready to install.
Any gutter installers please come forward. Finished wiring
the EXIT signs. Painted another coat of paint in the
bathrooms. A large effort was put in to cleanup the exterior.
If anyone can use some kindling please feel free to help
your self, there should also be a stack of wood ready
for the fireplace.( we cannot burn anything outside).
Stan has good news about the holding tank, we will be
able to use it with a minor mod. Doug K was erecting
the big EAA 32 sign on the airport side of the building
when I left. Lots of little stuff happened but too many
to mention. Darn nice day with doors open and wind blowing
spring air thru the building.
ernie b
3/22/03
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Today was another very progressive day
at the ARC. Stan ordered a load of rock as promised it
showed up about 7 AM. The regular gang plus Tom S. and
Rick G spent most of the day moving rock around. Also
the header going into the conference room was finished.
The wall next to the bathroom was modified to accept
the beam for the conference room ceiling. The furnace
was elevated to 24 inches above the floor. Two of the
three required EXIT signs were installed and wired.There
is now a "Path of Dreams" walkway from the
ARC to the gate onto the ramp. The roof gutters are clean
streight and ready for paint. We also noted that the
average age of the regular crew who are bring the ARC
together is apx. 60 years. So if you arn't to old and
creekie come on down and pitch in.( there are apx.eight
folks on a regular basis)
Ernie B.
Ps we dont need any more good ideas we need physical help!!
3/15/03
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WOW- we did some stuff today. The chapter
project airplane is now in the ARC. We have airplane!
Gale is going to show us what to do,so in addition to
building building we will be building airplane. Today
the rain gutters from the old building were cleaned ready
to paint and install. A way to support the gutters has
been devised using stuff we already own. Laura & Amanda
painted inside the bathrooms. Everything is comming together
for the conference room. It is so nice to have enough
light inside and lots of electricity. Come on out and
see what we are up to at the ARC.
ernie b
3/8/03
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Ernie and Gary painting
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I think today was a first. Rich E. seems
to be the first to bring a new airplane part to the ARC
for analysis. RV elevator horn and support structure.
We pushed pulled and poked. Could not fix the sucker
so he is going to contact some of Ya'll RV8TORS for a
peek at yours. Anyway that is the first real part and
solution discussion in my memory. (which is faulty) It
was nice to do airplaney things in our building. Who
will be next??? Meeting next week at the ARC, warm ,indoors
and our own lights. Neat!!
2/15/02
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Saturday was kind of quiet. We had a good
turn out for breakfast and lunch. We even did a little
work on the building. The electricity details are moving
along. Laura was out getting stuff ready for the young
eagles season which starts next week? Sounds like the
YE folks are going to need lots of help as they have
an agressive schedule. Who will be first to finish their
airplane in our new building.
ernie b
2/8/03
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Today was a slow day at the ARC. The space
shuttle news came as the day started. Needless to say
the loss got our attention. Next week we will proceed.
ernie b
2/1/03
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Nice day at the airport. Electricity is
a wonderful thing. Having our own lights, just throw
a switch and you can see to work. Plug in the tools and
they work, every time. Today Joe and Bob added more plywood
to the roof center section, soon to be complete. Come
to the meeting and Stan will relate the excellent inspection
we were given by the county. Almost everything passed,
one small hickup to fix. See ya'll tomorrow, 2 pm at
the ARC.
ernie b
1/25/03
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It was cold outside, but we did lots of
work inside the ARC. Steve M. has been busy wiring up
our new electrical power. We now have installed some
of the light fixtures from the "old" building,three
banks of lights each bank is a row running in the north
south direction and controlled by a switch. Each row
is made up of six fixtures each fixture holds four. 48in
bulbs. We have good light inside the hanger! The hanger
door is wired in with a control on the wall by the door.
Lights are also over the kitchen area and the conference
room. Come on out and see our building. Meeting next
Sunday, 26th. Stan will have the building warm for the
meeting, maybe not as warm as the night of the Christmas
party.
ernie b
1/18/03
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The BIG! news we
have our own electrical pole transformer and it works.
There is electricity of our own in the building. Mr Bob
and Co. have insulated the peak of the roof. Looks good
to everyone. We sorted thru some of the stuff currently
stored in the ARC. Laura seperated the food cooking things
from the Young Eagel things. We have a large amount of
things. Suggestions for how to control the stuff were a
topic of discussion. We all agreed there is a need to keep
the stuff together in one place but not in a pile on the
floor. We had several visitors today, one brought us a
stack of info about modifying VW engines for aircraft use.
Come on out an help, we are having fun!
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The soda is safe,
sort of. Rich Emery took it home to live in his front room
for the winter. Thanks Rich. Today we started some of the
next work on the inside. Stan tried out his foam cutting
hot wire thing. Industral size and quality, Rutan would
die laughing but it works good enough. We had a small crowd
at Kilroys for lunch. Folks are stopping by to say hi and
have lunch. Some even talk a little airplane. The ARC is
starting to become a focus of chapter activity. Lots of
sport pilot discussion.
1/4/03
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First the good news,
UE delivered our new pole and transformer today. The pole
is lying on the ground. They will be back "soon"to
put it up and run the wires. Now the other news. During
the course of sweeping up we discovered a colony of mice.
They were moving in amongst the collection of charcoal,
plates, cooking stuff etc. Stan and I moved everything
from the back room that resembled mouse food or housing
supplies. The stuff is now on two tables on the center
of the building. There is a large stack of stuff, most
of it is still ok but I think it needs some attention.
Also we have about 15 cases of soda that really need to
be somewhere warm for the winter. Volunteers here is a
chance to help, or give a case or two of soda a warm home
for the winter.
1/4/03
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Electric has been
approved and waiting for AmeranUE to place the poll. Some
painting was done today, as well as the last of the left
over cinder blocks were removed. Heater was installed prior
to the Holiday party and was a great asset early in the
morning until the outside temperature warmed up. Lots more
to do.
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The place looks great,
can't believe how far we have come since last year. Today
was cleanup day. The floor got scrubbed, comments were
made as to the size of the floor. Its bigger than it looks!
Doors on bathrooms are hung and water tested. Party next
week. Good Job to all the elfs, thanks.
Ernie B.
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More detail work
on the bathrooms and little things for the Christmas party.
A group of Eaa32 ELFS showed up today to put up decorations.
There are about a bzillion little lights around the ARC
outside and a like number inside. The FAA may have to step
into this and have the hours of use controlled. We could
be a distraction to landing aircraft. The bathrooms are
getting close to useable. Water will be available for the
party but the hookup will be temporary. Lots to due come
on out and help.
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We have some heat
in the ARC, we have two more furnaces to install! Today
everyone was busy. Some insulated, the upper insulation
is close to complete, the hanger door insulation is going
well. The side walls are short one panel. The bathrooms
are getting close to finishing. Meeting tomorrow so come
on out. Cold ones can sit close to the fire, warm ones
further away. Come on out and see your building folks,
soon be ready for some airplane activity.
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Last week wood was cut to make wall panels.
Time ran out and the panels were not put together. Gale
went out on Tuesday to assemble the panels. Majic happened.
the panels were made up already!! EAA Elfs never sleep.
Today was another day of intense work on many details.
I know that Al L. almost installed his furnace. Stan
is working on bathrooms. Joe,Bob others continue to insulate.
Paul was busy helping everyone and cleaning up our left
over material. Ray and I were hanging wall panels. There
was some old music playing and a pot of coffee. Nice
way to spend a fall Saturday. Come see our building grow.
Ernie B
11/23/02
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90% to go. Today
we worked on bathrooms, calking, insulation and landscaping.
Ray K spent the day outside filling the holes made when
the backfill over the holding tank sunk. Heck of a job!
The east wall is almost all insulated. Bob may be about
caulked out. The building should be warm for the Christmas
party! We had something new happen today. Visitors came
with children looking for airplane rides. I dont think
anyone there working knew them. It was way too windy to
fly kids and I don't think we had any current pilots available.
But word seems to be spreading. Also a lot of traffic on
grafton ferry road from the new ferry.
ernie b
11/9/02
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Today was something
new, the work is becoming smaller jobs that can be finished
in one day. The floor of the loft storage area was added
over the johns. The plumbing fixtures were retreieved from
the other hanger and positioned. The insulation was added
to the east wall above the perlion (sp). Several folks
brought kerosene heaters and the building was warm enough
most of us removed our coats. There was a large turn out
today, it was nice to have lots of help.
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The block walls are almost done! When I
left they were short six blocks of finshing the concrete
block part of the interior walls. Bob J. calked every
thing he could find, the building may now be able to
float. The first of the wall panels were installed. The
ol'hanger is starting to look like something useable.
ernie b
10/26/02
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Progress continues, the interior walls
are almost up and the insulation of the building walls
continues. Doug was playing spark chaser, and strung
a bunch of lights. We could now work in the dark if we
had to but there will be light for the Party. Meeting
next weekend so come on down and see what is happening.
ernie b
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The first members project not part of building the building
got into gear today. Our meeting chairs needed painting
and rust cleaning. Today a gaggle of folks swept down on
the north end of the building and sanded chairs. I counted
eleven busy sanders, not sure how many helped but it was
impressive. How can we get these guys to help with the
building.
The block layers (block heads?) added some more blocks
to the room walls and some little progress was made
on the insulation. We are having the Christmas Party
at the ARC. We need everyone who can to come on down
and help make sure the chapter meets our goal.
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The interior block
walls continue to gain altitude. Only thing slowing down
the block layers is the cure time on the morter. Note you
cant put too much water in the morter! Also applies to
nuclear reactors. Fall is great time to be outside, lots
of guys flying and some wishing they were. Come on down!!
ernie b
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Where has the summer gone. The interior
walls are moving right along. We think they are about
50% complete. The plumbing is in good shape, and the
painting continues. Best outdoor weather of the year.
See ya next week at the nonfloating ARC.
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9/28/02
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What do you call a bunch of guyes making
block walls? We have a bunch of them in the chapter!
The fun continues, the lessons are working the guys are
making real progress. We also saw some neat flying machines
today and got buzzed by something fast. Come on down
there is work for all.
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9/22/02
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Today was really neat! Interior walls were
started, Block laying class and basic morter mixing,on
one side and advanced plumbing on the other side. Outside
the Ozark folks were busy with their party. The young
eagles were flying. Many really good old airplanes and
some new ones. We also got a RC model airplane show including
heliocopter aerobatics. Enough for one day for me. I
hope someone will step up here with a young eagle report,
I cannot report on it as I was busy most of the time.
But did hear they flew about 27 kids and I guess a few "Old
Buzzards" and no I did not get a flight (ha).
ernie b
9/14/02
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Another beautiful day at the field. We
did a bunch if little stuff today. Getting ready to add
interior walls for the johns and conference room. Allen
says he is holding wall building class next week. So
if you can already lay bricks come on out and hassel
if not come out and learn something new. The ozark folks
are having there yearly get together so there will be
lots interesting things going on.
ernie b
9/7/02
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The siding is going
on the east side and the lower half of the hanger door.
The big news today is the hanger door moved under its own
power. No hitches slips sparks or anything bad. It went
up and down just like a real hanger door should. We should
be proud of our door. Now we need some real electricity
in the building to connect to the door. Stan used his generator
to power the door today. But his generator will not be
powerful enough to light the inside of the building and
run the door and the other stuff we want. Tom B. has been
busy painting. Structure inside and the exterior access
doors. The door color looks like a match of the EAA blue
you see at Oshkosh. Come on out and help or just visit.
Folks its our hanger and it belongs to every member. The
big external work is nearing completion. Lots of stuff
to do, come on down.
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Progress today, more
siding added to east wall. East side will soon be sided.
The mechanical stuff was added to the hanger door (I don't
know what an ARC door looks like). All the cables, pullies,
seal and motor are ready for electricity. Work was started
on the insulation for the west wall. Painting of the interior
structural steel was started. All together good day at
Smartt field. Come on out and help, we have lots of jobs
for someone to do.
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Another nice day
at the Smartt field. We did some siding and worked on the
hanger door opener. Lots of good Oshkosh stories from the
guys who have already returned. Come on out and help us
grow the building.
ernie b
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Taking advantage
of a gift horse. Today we finished hooking up the holding
tank and putting a lot of the dirt back in the hole. Ever
see a wrench big enough to open one of these tank vents.
Stan made one and we used the back hoe to turn it. You
don't get to do this stuff every day. Oh well tomorrow
I go back to the office.
Ernie b
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Another interesting
day at the building. Stan is full of surprise, today he
had our holding tank and a backhoe. Ask Stan where all
this came from. He dug a big hole, we put concrete in the
bottom, added some cable and dropped the tank into place.
This doesn't sound too bad, but the tank is 5 ft in dia
and 14 ft long and weighs maybe 1000 lbs. Chuck K. provided
the tank. We also poured a entrance pad at the front of
the building. One of our Ed's showed up with a sign he
made for us. We liked it so much we volunteered him to
make another. This is in addition to what KZ took on at
the last meeting. Another great day. Lots of airplanes
stopped for fuel at Smartt on the way to Oshkosh. If you
don't go to the convention next week stop by on Saturday.
ern b
7/20/02
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Another day of progress.
The weather was super, we finished siding the west wall
and prepared the east side for siding. Also started the
process to construct concrete ramps for the entry doors.
Filled in a bunch of holes around the yard.
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Another good day, the wind was a helper
today. I was hot but not too hot. The fixed part of the
north wall is sided (part above the hanger door). The
west wall lacks 7 panels, 14 feet. We are getting pretty
good at siding.
ernie b
7/8/02
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OK The roof is on
the building. Off to a slow start this morning. Seems there
was some kind of a RV thing at Jeff City. But the roof
is roofed. The walls are next, A few of us will try to
work on the 4th of July the next real work day is next
Saturday. Thanks to all who have helped with the roof,
it really is a milestone for the building. Who will be
first to use the building for airplane work? Or the next
young eagle event?
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Hey guys,
Thanks to Gary, Dave, Ernie, for your help
on the ARC today. I know it was awfully hot to work today
but, we did accomplish a few things. Gary and Dave got
the West roll up door working. Ernie and I got some insulation
and one piece of metal around the first window on the
West side of the building. Thanks again fellows. This
was a very productive weekend for both Young Eagle flyers
and ARC builders.
Thanks,
Stan Crocker
We missed it by "this much".
We almost finished the east side of the roof today. But
we ran out of foam tape. DARN the bad luck.
Thanks to all, we got a lot done again today. Had a couple
of perspective members and a couple of members who found time
today to help. The Young Eagles also were very active today.
I heard they flew about a 100+kids. How about a report from
them. Lots of activity on the airport. Boy scouts camped out
and there was a wheel up landing by somebody. No body was hurt!
ernie b
6/8/02
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Another good turn out today. The grounds
are starting to look presentable. A bunch of stuff is
gone and the remaining stuff has been sorted and repiled.
The grass was cut again (there is no end to this cutting
grass). And the next to last floor pad was poured today.
Next week is young eagles. Come on down and enjoy the
building, the B.S. and the airplanes. We had a good look
at a Cessna 206 on floats, one of our members brought
it around so we could see how real aorplane guys work
on brakes.(:-))
ernie b
To work group,
My hat is off to the entire group that worked at the ARC this
past weekend. Job well done people. Next week end is Young
Eagles so we won't pour concrete. We will work on the roof
and siding. Wear long pants if you plan to be on the roof
or the hot metal will burn you and the flies will bite.
Right Joe? I may have some days off this week. If any body
has time off this week give me a call, or E-mail me. The
scrap lumber was burned at the farm this Sunday.
Thanks,
Stan Crocker
6/1/02
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Holy Cow, I can't
say enough. Today was a real treat at the Arc. Your chapter
in action. We mowed,broke up a ton of bad concrete, formed
floor with rebar in place for the next pour, put up siding
on the west side and added some more roof. We also had
some perspective new members show up. This is what it is
all about folks, thank you all. Next week concrete floor
and more of the other stuff too. See you at the meeting
tomorrow, 2pm at the almost ARC.
Ernie b
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Another good day at the ARC. The guys roofed
today and we are now 1/2 done with the roof. Water has
receded, some left in fields but we dodged a bullet.
I hate MUD! Its only a matter of hard work and we will
close up the building. By the way it appears that we
are now responsible for the mowing of our own grass.
So anyone wanting to help can cut grass at the ARC. The
ground will soon be dry, sunshine, mower and airplanes!
What could be better. Come on down.
ernie b.
5/18/02
The big hanger doors are hung. Two new
persprective members came totalk and one helped hang
the doors. The yard around the building hashad its first
mowing. We have a meeting at the ARC next Sunday at 2PM.We
will roof some more next Saturday, 8 am till we quit.
If you can only come out for a short while come on out,
no experiencenecessary. ernie b
5/19/02
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I have been gone
for a few weeks and missed the meeting. The ARC looks good
to me as a start of our building. All we have to do is
finish it. Saturdays are not always good days for everyone
to come work on the building, things need done at home
and sometimes we need to work at work. But we really do
need to finish this project. The building will be an asset
to us all and a first for chapter 32. The worst is over,
we know how to roof and do siding, come on out and help
finish our building. Saturday mornings we start at 8 and
usually work all day. Come when you can and stay as long
as you can. No prior experience required. The building
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We did some rooooofffing today. This was
a very good day for the building. Roofing is progressing
better than expected. We also watched a B-25 shoot touch
and goes and a TBM chased him around the pattern. Some
of the guys are going out tomorrow to install roof cap.
The cap will mark the completion of about 20% of the
building exterior. Maybe the next meeting will be held
in our building in progress. We should have 40% of the
exterior finished buy then. Come one and all to see the
progress and/or to help.Saturday mornings 8am till we
quit come on down.
ernie b
4/13/02
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As advertized today
the exterior and roof of the building is 40% complete.
Th visibility was low and it rained a little but we made
our goal. Concrete next week so come on out and help. Come
to the next meeting and see it for yourself, we are going
to have a building of our own.
ernie b
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Saturday was a good day, thanks to all
who helped. We had a good turnout!! South wall is complete
with trim in place. A slightly different tactic was tried
on the roof and it worked. We added new roof panels in
1/2 the time of the original panels. Having a lot of
good help was nice. Next week, weather permitting we
will roof some more. 8 am till we finish for the day,
daylight saving time is here, RooF roof ROof.
ernie b.
4/6/02
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Work continued, the east wall is as complete
as it will be for a while. The roofing is next with a
few trim details on the south side to finish. Come on
out the weather is just about prefect. See picture, looking
east from inside. Also Stan our Prez has been working
during the week so maybe a call to Stan will help progress.
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Sat was another good work day at the ARC.
Progress was made on the east wall. We also had a couple
of new faces out to help. Welcome all. Next week the
east wall and then roofing.
Ernie b
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This was a good
work week for the building guys. Wednesday and Saturday
were work days this week. The south wall and the first
1/4 of the west wall are on the building. The first 1/4
east wall is next. Then we will add roof to catch up to
the sides. Good job by all who helped. Come on out and
see our building growing. Come out and help, Saturdays
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The wind put an end to progress today.
But we had a good session at Kilroys. Some of the guys
will try again tomorrow. So if you can come on out and
look or help if you can. Starting on the west wall tomorrow.
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The siding has been delivered and one piece
is in place. Work continues every Saturday, weather permitting.
2/23/02
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Saturday was a good day at the field. All
the windows are installed, all the doors are hung. The
first half of the siding was picked up and is at the
building. Next week if all goes well the siding installation
will begin and the roofing will continue. We are making
progress, any bets on where the Christmas party will
be held in 2002? ern b.
2/19/02
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The south end is ready for siding. We have
three doors and four windows installed and are ready
for siding. It was a little windy today but we got quite
a bit of work done anyway. Come on out and see our building
grow! ernie b 2/9/02
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I guess the Super Bowl got a lot of our
attention this weekend. The siding is ready to pick up
and the insulation for the side walls is being ordered.
Between the roof and the walls we should be busy for
a while. Come on out and help. 8:30 till ? almost every
Saturday. The building is going to be our place at Smartt.
ernie b.
2/2/02
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What a day to work out side. I took my
coat off for most of the fternoon. Another door is in
place and the base angles are fastened to the floor.
I guess we will be getting siding soon. Lots of flying
and another gyrocopter in the neighborhood. Stay tuned
for next week- weather permitttng. ernie b
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