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S.M.A.R.T. (a Jersey Off Road Bicycle Association chapter) worked again today within Mercer County Park. Today's volunteers rebuilt a bridge along the a trail on the northern side of the park that continues to be vandalized and torn down. We hope this beefed up bridge keeps the bridge intact for a a bit longer.
Date:
04/21/2012
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The logs, about to be moved.. |
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The entrance path |
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As heavy as it looks 1 |
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As heavy as it looks 2 |
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As heavy as it looks 3 |
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As heavy as it looks 4 |
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Making a plan |
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The full crossing |
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Working on a pully system |
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Anchor it off.. just in case |
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Bringing up #2 |
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1.. 2.. 3.. Pull.. |
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So close.. pull it again.. |
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We have it! |
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More footing work.. |
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Someone is stuck :) |
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10 inch polls need large footings 1 |
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10 inch polls need large footings 2 |
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#2 is across |
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The polls are in, now will build the deck |
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Lay the deck out first.. |
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Was it measure once? Hmm |
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Nope.. it was measure twice :) |
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Today's Group.. |
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Almost done |
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1 corner was low.. lets raise it up 1 |
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1 corner was low.. lets raise it up 2 |
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1 corner was low.. lets raise it up 3 |
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Bring over some mud |
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Filling in the gap with good material |
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We done |
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What a nice looking bridge |
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A very attractive trail |
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That bridge has always been here, right? |
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Heading home |
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updated: 03/27/2014
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