Barn Raising set for August 4, Berman Creekside Park, Moscow

[bill london <london@moscow.com>]

> If you are interested in participating in this project, contact Nils Peterson at
> <nils_peterson@wsu.edu>
>

> >>>Sorry for crying wolf earlier, things are now back on track for doing
> >>>the raising.
> >>>
> >>>Since April assorted timber framers have been doing joinery in
> >>>preparation for raising a picnic shelter in the Berman Creekside Park in
> >>>Moscow (directions below). This is a joint effort with the Moscow
> >>>Central Lions club. This is an invitation to you, and friends you care
> >>>to bring, for the culmination of the project -- the raising.
> >>>
> >>>There are two invitations below. Please choose the one (or both) most
> >>>appropriate to you.
> >>>
> >>>Invitation #1  - Preparation for Raising
> >>>August 2 (Friday) 3PM till dusk (RSVP)
> >>>August 3 (Saturday) 8AM till Noon (RSVP)
> >>>
> >>>This is a task for people interested in seeing a frame pre-assembled,
> >>>doing finish work on timbers, and doing other preparatory work. Without
> >>>this, nothing. It will be boring for spectators. There will be no tasks
> >>>that children can do, little for them to watch, and much for them to get
> >>>underfoot.
> >>>
> >>>Friday.
> >>>I need a driver to take an empty trailer to the Moscow Parks shop about
> >>>1:30. I'll bring a second trailer. We will be loaded by forklift and
> >>>arrive at the park about 3PM
> >>>
> >>>At the park, we will need at least 8 people to unload the trailers and
> >>>stage materials at the site. Since many of you may not be able to arrive
> >>>until after work, we can start on the smaller pieces. We'll break for a
> >>>meal @5-6PM--(participants will agree a plan for this, perhaps sending a
> >>>runner for takeout.)
> >>>
> >>>Saturday.
> >>>In the cooler part of the day we will continue prep work from Friday. We
> >>>need to finish the day with 4 major sub-assemblies lying on the ground
> >>>ready to be lifted into place. Also we need to have all materials on the
> >>>site, which will involve bringing 1-2 loads from my house by trailer.
> >>>
> >>>Bring: Gloves if you want, sunscreen, hat, and a water bottle, timber
> >>>working tools if you have them, but not needed.
> >>>
> >>>Invitation #2 - Raising the Shelter
> >>>August 4 10AM-dusk
> >>>
> >>>This is the party we have all been working toward. It is for people who
> >>>what to celebrate teamwork, enjoy community, and generally be part of a
> >>>fun work party. We need lots of people able to lift 40 pounds; I'd like
> >>>to see 40 lifters. My challenge will be to keep you busy. We will go
> >>>from a pile of wood to a building in one day. This is a hand-work, quite
> >>>job site. There will be a variety of sharp hand tools supplied.
> >>>
> >>>This is an event for spectators and photographers, the best viewing will
> >>>be 10-3. There will be lots for kids to see, and they can help make pegs
> >>>for this or future projects. I am looking for musicians to play, but
> >>>just about any form of park activity is also welcome away from the work
> >>>site. We also need many arm chair supervisors, child minders, food
> >>>preparers, etc.
> >>>
> >>>Picnic potluck lunch 12:30, bring a dish to share, your own drinks,
> >>>dishes, plasticware, etc. Please, no alcohol because of park regulations.
> >>>
> >>>I expect we'll want to figure out a supper meal 6:30-ish as well. Come
> >>>prepared to be creative about this so we can keep working if needed.
> >>>
> >>>Bring: Gloves if you want (the timbers are a bit rough), sunscreen, hat,
> >>>and a water bottle, plus what ever kid stuff and food stuff. (No tools
> >>>needed to participate.) There is running water and a port-a-potty in the
> >>>park. There is limited electricity near the work site. I don't recall
> >>>seeing a BBQ grill. You will need to park on the street ; the park has
> >>>very limited parking.
> >>>
> >>>Directions to the Berman Creekside Park
> >>>Drive into the park's loop to drop off, then go out to park. Please keep
> >>>the little road open to traffic and respect the property of two neighbor
> >>>houses.
> >> From downtown Moscow, head south toward Lewiston. At the top of the
> >>>hill at Brown's Furniture, and the A&W gas station, turn left onto
> >>>Styner Ave. Go along Styner, watching for the park on your left (below
> >>>you by the creek).
> >> From Tidyman's on the Troy Highway, head into town. At the Tesoro
> >>>gas station, turn left onto Styner, it climbs a hill. There are two
> >>>streets that turn left - you go straight, immediately after the second
> >>>intersection, look for the park below you on the right.