A Saturday without rain is a real treat. If the rain holds off until after lunch it is still a good day. Many workers turned out and many shingles got nailed down.
After a full Saturday of work, Sam announced Sunday morning that the roof was 7/8ths complete.
The picture on the right shows the remaining one eighth. I am not sure how he came up with the amount unfinished. I wonder if he counted out 1,287 shingles left in the inventory.
Work fascinates me. I can watch it for hours. There are always interesting things to see and hear. Some of the guys climb up a ladder to get topside. Kevin and Steve called a cab.
No matter the means of transport, there is plenty of work to be done and they all get about the business of finishing the roof.
Joe apparently does not take to scrambling around on the steeply sloped rooftop.
Some shingles need to be custom fit so Joe sets up shop with this oversize paper cutter and does the required trimming. 
Lunch Served Under a Shingled Roof -
Tom is the first chef I have seen that needs to wear knee pads while flipping burgers. Hot pads for the hands yes, but knee pads? Never. But he knows his frying technique better than I do. In spite of his attire, his customers eagerly lined up to prepare the buns with condiments then came over to the grill for the slab of burger. Judging by the amount consumed, I believe he did a good job.
Randy used the grill for a hand warmer while waiting for the next batch to be done.
The dining room is not yet complete but that does not stop a group of hungry workers from enjoying a gourmet meal.
Folding chairs provide seating and a chance for the workers to relax while on a flat, level surface.
Chairs were in short supply so some enjoyed their meal at the stand up counter.
By all appearances, Spencer is earning his living these days as a painter, and not an artist that daubs with tiny brushes on stretched canvas. He obviously uses big gear and an abundance of paint. Someone noted that he "wears his colors on his sleeve." It looks to me like he shares his colors with his chest and legs also.
Embracing the Trusses -
The engineer who provided the structural design wanted to make sure that if it does have to do battle with high winds, the building will at least put up a good fight, even if it does not ultimately prevail. Bracing, bracing and more bracing is called for. Nail up more and more 2x4s. Put them in flat, put them in on an angle. Any truss standing without 40 or 50 2x4s nailed to it is highly suspect. Phil commented that this engineer is no tree lover. I am beginning to think he/she may also doubt the staying power of gravity. Well, I suppose if it should come to pass that a storm comes and we have the only building in the area with roof still attached, I will have to ask forgiveness for my smart mouth comments.
The young and agile Justin scrambles among the trusses with a nail gun securing bracing in the front bump out. These braces look very much like rat runs, but apparently rats are banned from this part of the church. The rat runs braces are spaced three feet apart from the front door back to the laminated beam truss.
The older and wiser Glen uses his laser-like vision to help Justin adjust the 2x4 into its proper alignment with the beam truss.
Bill and Ed study the design plan for the bracing.
Bill and Ed continue to study the design plan for the bracing. You may think this is redundant, but they studied it for a long time. After a while, Bill commented, "If we study this long enough, it will be time to go home."
Phil joined the study group to add his interpretation. It must be a complicated plan.
Still later, Sam showed up and added his knowledge. He probably knows how to interpret the plan, but I know that the plan is on paper and not on a touch screen as he seems to think.
By all appearances, Spencer is earning his living these days as a painter, and not an artist that daubs with tiny brushes on stretched canvas. He obviously uses big gear and an abundance of paint. Someone noted that he "wears his colors on his sleeve." It looks to me like he shares his colors with his chest and legs also.Embracing the Trusses -
The engineer who provided the structural design wanted to make sure that if it does have to do battle with high winds, the building will at least put up a good fight, even if it does not ultimately prevail. Bracing, bracing and more bracing is called for. Nail up more and more 2x4s. Put them in flat, put them in on an angle. Any truss standing without 40 or 50 2x4s nailed to it is highly suspect. Phil commented that this engineer is no tree lover. I am beginning to think he/she may also doubt the staying power of gravity. Well, I suppose if it should come to pass that a storm comes and we have the only building in the area with roof still attached, I will have to ask forgiveness for my smart mouth comments.
The young and agile Justin scrambles among the trusses with a nail gun securing bracing in the front bump out. These braces look very much like rat runs, but apparently rats are banned from this part of the church. The rat runs braces are spaced three feet apart from the front door back to the laminated beam truss.
Bill and Ed continue to study the design plan for the bracing. You may think this is redundant, but they studied it for a long time. After a while, Bill commented, "If we study this long enough, it will be time to go home."
Phil joined the study group to add his interpretation. It must be a complicated plan.
Still later, Sam showed up and added his knowledge. He probably knows how to interpret the plan, but I know that the plan is on paper and not on a touch screen as he seems to think.
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