I intended to log the tree fort's progress, and I've been taking pics, but hadn't posted anything yet.  So this is the quick catch-up...
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| Here's a sketch of what we're aiming for...just imagine a maple tree in the middle. | 
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| April 9th: Ground has been broken and construction has begun. | 
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| April 12th: The first three poles are in the ground with footings poured. | 
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| Ack!--the hole ate my assistant! | 
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| April 21st: All poles are in the ground and all 4 outer joists are secure. | 
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| April 29th: Yes, a swing was functional for his birthday on the 27th.  | 
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| April 29th: All 4 top railings are secure and the swing header mounted. | 
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| May 12th: We have the beginning of a deck...and a slide! | 
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| May 16th: Vertical rails have started to appear. | 
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| May 28th: A climbing wall!--now there's a way to get to the top of the slide! | 
(Thanks to those who've helped so far with tools, ideas, & muscles!) 
At this slow-n-steady rate, 
she'll be ready in time for...
 
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