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On Friday several people arrived for the arch raising. We had two hay wagons and ladders and tools.
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First people picked up and walked the arches down
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Then the ends are slid into the upright side walls.
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And sometimes a bit more persuasion is needed.
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As the arches are put into place, the spaces need to be double checked for consistency. And then the purlins are put into place.
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What a beautiful sight! Thank you to all those who helped.
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