THE PATIO IS COMPLETED!!
Folks who visit the Abbey regularly know that the Abbey isn’t being built in a day. So it is with the patio. With help from over a dozen volunteers who, over the past year have shared their ideas on how to build a patio to increase the safety of the lower entrance to the house in a challenging location, as well as those folks who rolled up their sleeves to help with the pouring, the end is now in sight.
On May 12, 2007 a wonderful group of volunteers with a variety of skills and physical abilities came together and made the patio a reality. It was hard work but a lot of fun as the crew worked beautifully together under the guidance of our crew leader Sean Garner from Missoula.
The concrete company kindly opened its doors for our 7 yard of concrete delivery which amazed all of us.They usually require a minimum of 25 yards for Saturdays!
The final touches on an addition of concrete pavers and a landing will be done this week. Now we have a great seating area overlooking the garden as well as a safe walking area into the house. The stairs will get a railing and some pavers to match this summer.
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