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Joining the cause – Team Rubicon

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In November 2014, while watching the Concert for Valor, we caught a segment that introduced Team Rubicon.  I instantly felt a connection to their mission and a place where my skills and background could be leveraged to do some good.  After doing some further research later that same week, I whole-heartedly signed on and have been privileged to help on various service projects that I’ll detail in further posts.  Before doing so, I’ll say that the mission, and most especially the people, are of the highest caliber and I’m proud to be a part of the team.

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Their mission:

Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.

Here is their story.  Just watch it:

 

 

 

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Excavation Begins – October 2014

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After a summer of planning and working with the town on permits, excavation began in October.  After clearing of a few trees, the footings were dug.  I was pleased with how little disturbance was required.   Here you can see a run of rebar – these are very long, 20+ feet.   Instead of using ground rods, I went with…

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Barn Elevation drawings of Front and Right Side

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Planning the Barn – Early 2014

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For a long time I’ve thought of a place to quietly practice my craftsmanship and pass what knowledge I have to those with interest.  And an area to build an airplane. In 2014, that idea became a reality with the construction of a new workshop, affectionately called “The Barn”.  Here I’ll share progress and updates, always welcoming any good ideas.