Here are a few pictures of the 2017 Cave Cavort preparation work days. Go right to the bottom to see the rappelling tower pictures and zip line movie.
Workday #1: November 8, 2016. Workers came out to do preliminary cleaning of unused areas, conduct a little fence repair, and do general maintenance.
(Photos by Jeremy Atyeo)
Mike inspects the fence and brush.
The Gang cleans up.
The gang piles brush after cutting.
Chuck gives Jerry’s ass a little attention.
Steve works on the fence.
Workday #2: December 21, 2016 was the second workday. The goal was to trim some trees, finish the tower, and build the fire-ring.
(Photos by Jon Singley)
Kitty watching her little toes while using some big trimmers?
Rocks are brought in for the fire-ring.
Bill trims the trees.
Steve works on the tower while modeling for Home Dept.
Bernice feeds the troops with her wonderful Bistro.
Workday #3: January 22, 2017. Goals were to rig the zip lines, have electric and plumbing worked on, and finish up on small repairs.
(Photos by Jeremy Atyeo)
James and Jerry prepare the zip line kit.
Electric is installed and working.
Mike and Dave discuss the zip line placement.
Chuck and James ready the cable.
Bill and Mike hang the zip line.
Workday #4: February 12, 2017. Goals were to burn the dried brush, bring in firewood, work on finishing touches and of course…test out the zip lines.
(Photos by Phil Walker)
James wets the area around the proposed brush burn.
Bill inspects the shower house. The shower house is in Great Shape, thanks to Tony.
Burning some brush, and being safe about it.
Horses hanging out by the fire-ring.
This horse is ‘re-tired’.
The rappelling tower all ready to go.
Select the video to see the zip line in action. Make sure you have your sound on!