As summer progressed, we became more and more eager to see the spire find its way to the top of the Concentric Yurt. Finally, the day came. |
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I paced around, waiting for the crane. This flower (someone probably knows what it is) has been with me since the start of this project in 2003. It's an annual that's managed to survive my benign neglect. |
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Shooting myself as reflected in the windows of the Concentric Yurt. Enough, already... |
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Here's the hole in the Upper Yurt roof that we are about to plug. |
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The ring beam at the top of the Upper Yurt is exposed. You can see the little windows on every other side around the ring. |
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The crane operator, Jeff, sets up the crane. |
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Preparing.... |
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Jockeying into position... |
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It's really time to remove the tarp! |
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Jeff and Jack set the rigging. The spire sits on a 2 X 4 frame that will just fit around the ring beam at the top of the Yurt. |
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The spire lifts off. |
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Up it goes.... |
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Here's a good view of the underside. You'll see the ring made of sixteen sections that will sit on the ring beam at the top of the Yurt. |
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Passing the side of the Concentric Yurt.... |
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Nearing the top... |
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Just about set... |
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Jack guiding Jeff and so as to position the spire. I'm inside helping guide the spire. These crane images were taken by Sarah, my neighbor. |
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Her family came by to see the spectacle. |
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Jack and I having a conversation about it all. |
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The crane dwarfs the Yurts. |
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Posted on Oct. 5, 2006 |
-Stanley |
