Dorito was thrilled to have
so many helpers come today from his Scout Troop! There were 18 Scouts and 9 adults -- and the fun began at 9:00. At first, everyone was eager to begin digging the 21 post holes because the sidewalk was in the shade. Plus they wanted to try their hand with a post-hole digger.
But after the first hour, the novelty wore off and the sun was fully out--making it sweaty business. Everyone naturally broke up into teams and took turns at the work: digging, measuring, and setting posts with concrete. (Mr. Gnuschke's team constantly mixed concrete -- making a relay with two wheelbarrows.) Lastly, the rails also had to be leveled before the next post could be placed properly. Good progress was made before lunch time.
Then, Captain grilled 24 huge hamburgers and 16 jumbo hotdogs, which were polished off in no time. I served chips, salsa, cookies, and plenty of slices of cold watermelon. They also drank 4 gallons of my home-made lemonade in addition to the four cases of water bottles used up during the day. Dorito hustled everyone back on the job, enthusiastic to finish up the fence and get started on the flag pole. But we hit a major block of underground cement at the corner. Mr. Meyers helped me rent a jack hammer, and a couple of dads were thrilled to "help" with that. After 45 minutes, the hole was cleared out enough to set the final fence post! Each one was also wrapped at the bottom with tin metal to protect it from the weed-eater in future.
Finally, the shiny flag pole was hoisted into place out front...
marked by a chalkboard-slate commemorative plaque.
In fine form, Troop 216 performed a flag ceremony with the 33-star flag custom ordered to match 1860.
It looks wonderful!
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