Summer is
made for swimming reading, camping, boating and in some cases building a 160
ft. Allan Block retaining wall. Using
the talents and brawn of 4 generations, our 4 ½ ft. high wall was completed in
10 straight days. The three youngest of
the family crew, ages 2, 7, and 8 were able to help shovel gravel, try out the
tamper and watch various large machines negotiate our lakefront yard.
The wisest
of the family didn’t let 90 years slow her down from helping prepare food and
wash dishes for the unbelievably ravenous pit crew of 11 (little ones included). The experience brought together three
grandchildren, three sisters, two brother-in-laws, two parents, and one great
grandmother.
Through the
work, frustrations, beer, creativity, sore muscles, perseverance and laughter,
we built the Great Wall of Nakamun. It was a wonderful opportunity to see the
gifts and strengths of each family member put into serious action! Out Great Allan Block Wall was an amazing
accomplishment that reminds us that summer is made for swimming.
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