Grade8Build-001 - The plan: build an 8x11 water feature in one day with 35 teenagers!
Grade8Build-002 - Some discussion beforehand...
Grade8Build-003 - They're off - there is always some aggressive ones in the group.
Grade8Build-004 - Everyone now!
Grade8Build-005 - Not bad... not bad at all.
Grade8Build-006 - "I am impressed with these young folks. Give them a goal..."
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Grade8Build-008 - Discussions continue...
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Grade8Build-010 - We are starting to see something.
Grade8Build-011 - Whops! A little too much effort.
Grade8Build-012 - We are getting to lower levels...
Grade8Build-013 - Have to take a break for a bit...
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Grade8Build-015 - Back to it guys!
Grade8Build-016 - We had those to cheer us on too.
Grade8Build-017 - Temps were on the rise...
Grade8Build-018 - But somehow these guys kept going.
Grade8Build-019 - The photographer...
Grade8Build-020 - Assembly or some components.
Grade8Build-021 - The lunch crew - food and drink is of utmost importance.
Grade8Build-022 - Dig...dig...dig.
Grade8Build-023 - This is where landscapers are born!
Grade8Build-024 - Checking compaction before the bio-falls is placed.
Grade8Build-025 - Setting the skimmer - this is important for water level.
Grade8Build-026 - The bio falls is now set.
Grade8Build-027 - The excavate more or less finished! It's not even lunch yet.
Grade8Build-028 - Just say the word and more fill shows up
Grade8Build-029 - Someone to make sure the hose is in the right place.
Grade8Build-030 - Ya, donuts!
Grade8Build-031 - Break is always fun times...
Grade8Build-032 - Some never quit.
Grade8Build-033 - Levels are looking good boys!
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Grade8Build-035 - When liner and rocks start moving in, it begins to take shap
Grade8Build-036 - Placement of rock is a bit tricky.
Grade8Build-037 - Skimmer face is attached. Now to rock around it...
Grade8Build-038 - The waterfall liner.
Grade8Build-039 - How about like this or this?
Grade8Build-040 - The waterfall build begins.
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Grade8Build-042 - There is some keen interest in this part.
Grade8Build-043 - You gotta speak to the rocks and imagine where the water is going to go.
Grade8Build-044 - Explaining the foaming process. By this time of day the dyehard landscapers are still with it!
Grade8Build-045 - Some of the local observers...
Grade8Build-046 - The pump hookup also has some interested participants.
Grade8Build-047 - If we set it just like this...
Grade8Build-048 - Time for water and the first rinse!
Grade8Build-049 - A hose out on a hot day is a blessing!
Grade8Build-050 - Bringing in a couple of bigger rocks together...
Grade8Build-051 - Up here boys!
Grade8Build-052 - You guys are fantastic!
Grade8Build-053 - Water levels are coming up. It will be time to run soon.
Grade8Build-054 - Final touches to the waterfall.
Grade8Build-055 - Someone blasted the head guy... I don't think he minded.
Grade8Build-056 - I hear water coming...
Grade8Build-057 - Yes!
Grade8Build-058 - A proud home owner... and can't believe it is still before 3 pm!
Grade8Build-059 - The water is cold but refreshing. Great work boys!