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Sanctuary Cove Entry, South side. |
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The original Sanctuary Cove Entry, North side |
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This is how the original Sanctuary Cove entry looked before reconstruction. |
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The old columns were torn down using a backhoe. |
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Old Stonework removed |
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This is the "bare" entry, showing all the old stonework removed. |
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Laying out the new walls |
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All Creeds Treasurer and Mason Wade Lewis discussing the new entry design. |
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Buckshot supervising |
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The Caretakers beloved Rotty, Buckshot, helping out. |
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New entry layout. |
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All Creeds Board Treasurer Richard Tavenner and Mason Wade Lewis discussing the new entry layout. |
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New footings poured. |
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The footings for the entry are massive. Over 8 yards of concrete were poured! |
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Building the new Columns and walls |
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Another shot showing the block work and rebar. |
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The new block work, just about ready for stone. |
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The finished South wall, ready for Picture Rock stone. |
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The ledger was attached to aid in the alignment of the picture rock. |
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Installing Picture Rock |
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Mason Wade Lewis installing the picture rock. |
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Picture Rock |
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This beautiful stone was installed to act as a backdrop for the metal lettering. The original idea was to have the Sanctuary Cove letters sandblasted. |
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Address colum |
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This is the North column, where the Sanctuary Cove address will be installed. |
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Gathering stone. |
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All the stones used in the entry were gathered by hand from the Sanctuary Cove property. |
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Ledgers installed |
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5 inch angle iron installed to support the weight of the stone over the signage areas. |
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Laying stone. |
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A busy work site. Laying stone is a time consuming process. |
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New Lettering |
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New Sanctuary Cove lettering was installed, cut with a computer controlled plasma cutter. |
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The new entry, almost done! |
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When complete, native plant landscaping will be planted. |
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Stucco on the West side of the new walls |
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The "back" side of the new entry is stucco. |
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Native mesquite trees. |
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When complete, native trees and shrubs will be planted and a new seating area built in the shade! |
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