Preparation for the BIG MOVE starting today :)

Stripping the machines down to

the bare minimal-pallet changer coming

off on this one..

Wiping down all the pieces

so they're nice and shiny in the new place:)

Begging for a dog bone:)

Was a beautiful day to start

moving stuff over on Saturday!

Shrink wrapping all the tools

and work benches which

belong to the machines they hope to

move today.

Planes flying overhead:)

Strapping it all down on the trailer

THE NEW SHOP:)

First load...

We chalked out on the floor

where the machines will be placed.

Lunch room is ready to go!

Forklift looks pretty small in there!

Upstairs in the inventory/parts room

Like a CHAMP!!

Team Alberta

5 CCS alumni in Post Secondary division

National Skills Competition @ BC Place

We took the SkyTrain in from Surrey so

as not to have to deal with traffic:)

I thought washing MY

windows was a sucky job...

check these guys out!!!!

Multiple trades present:

Ken was seriously stressed;

he called for the pressure test at ten seconds 

left on the timer after 12 hours of work!!!

Look at the focus and concentration;

we had the hibby-jibbies watching him!!

Cake making & decorating:

Some electronics:

Cooking:

Electricians:

Construction:

Brick laying:

Manual machining:

Landscaping:

..and Ken still strapped for time:

DdK did sheet metal:

RdK did cabinet making:

Ken and all the other

representatives from across Canada:

And now we know where Opa ITB

gets 'Vancouver hair' from.... :

Resemblance to Nathan!!

Maybe I should experiment with his stubble:)

This afternoon we go for the Closing Ceremony;

will let you know if Ken comes out

of that with a medal!!!