Greetings

It’s still a dirty business. The parking lot continues to be a source of dust and dirt, as we keep removing sand and adding gravel. Last Friday a dump truck loaded with gravel revealed three soft spots by sinking in about 12 inches. These required excavation and filling with stone to make a stable solid surface for parking

Although we intended to save the locust trees that grew in the parking lot, their root systems proved to be quite shallow, and after we dug around them for the parking lot, they were not stable. It is better and easier to replace them now, rather than waiting for them to fall over or die.

What’s Happening
The Auditorium lights are all in place.  Because many have asked, ”Will those make enough light?”, I paid a nocturnal visit and turned lit the place up. The light Is not office bright, but there is enough light to read, and it has a glowing, indirect quality. 

The railings are getting their maple caps with aircraft cables below.  Because of the curves, they require a lot of cutting and fitting.

Wood trim will be completed by the end of this week.

What’s Going to Happen
July 23: Curb and Gutter in the parking lot
Next week:  East Courtyard ready for planting, Clean up inside.
July 29: The sedum arrives for the roof.
August 4:  Floor sealing and staining begins No entry allowed
August 6:  First layer of asphalt in the Parking Lot.
Week of August 12:  Empty trailer and send it home
August 19:  Elevator inspection.

Volunteers
Thanks to Judi Devereux for drawing readable plans for Leopold benches.  Eventually they will be on the Website, but in the interim, email me.
Keep sending your names and interests to Rae Gilbertson rg@mailbag.com .  More tasks will be coming up as we move in and settle.

-- David Weber, Owners Representative davidw@fusmadison.org

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The railing on the balcony.

The Auditorium at Night

A close-up of the sedum plants that are destined for our roof!

The finished woodwork is very detailed and precise.

A baby changing station

Wood work is done in the C-wing.

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