Saturday, June 6, 2015
"That's my story... and I'm sticking to it!"
But soon the barking of Stormy and Duffy told me that Miss Heavy-Foot had arrived, well ahead of our earliest ETA for a drive from Boston. She bounded down the basement stairs to greet her beloved dad, stopped, looked and deadpanned, "Does mom know about this?"
"I'm sure she must," I testified. "I mean, we talked about my going to a second deck. Obviously she would know that I had to connect the two levels somehow. And by the way, it's great to see you too, honey!"
She was incredulous. "That's all you've got? That's what you're going with?"
"Yes. Yes it is," I proclaimed confidently. "That's my story and I'm sticking to it."
She shook her head."Boy, are you in trouble," she said even more confidently.
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A 12" high hardboard mock-up was put in place to depict how (2) layers of 1/8" hardboard would form the backbone helix. The final version will utilize 30" high hardboard to insure a full view block. |
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The exterior 1/8" sheets not only serve as a partial structure for the helix, but also as a backdrop that nicely begins and ends at the room's wall. |
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This overhead shot illustrates the full configuration of the (2) layers of 1/8" hardboard. The eventual 30" high inside layer will actually have an area cut out of about 15" x 30" to allow the hidden criss-crossing loops to enter and exit the backbone. Future wall penetrations are shown using black construction paper. |
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Regular readers of this blog will recognize the sentimental piece of pine that was used as bracing on the interior of the helix. It was explained in the May 20th entry. |
I knew that nothing make's my wife happier than the safe arrival of our daughter for a visit. In those times, I become totally inconsequential, and if I'm inconsequential, then my helix is inconsequential!
To be continued...
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BONUS: RHETORICAL QUESTION OF THE DAY...
What best describes the author' strategy in this particular instance?
A) Pure genius B) Misguided soul C) Cockeyed optimist D) Dead man walking?
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