Ramping Up

[the_gneech]

Just got back from my parents' house, where Laurie and I helped my brother assemble a wheelchair-access ramp up to the door for my dad, who's due to be home tomorrow. My mom had asked my brother to do it, then called me up at around 4:15 asking me to "help him come unload it from the van" when we got off of work. (I was actually fully expecting her to do this; whenever she says something will be quick and easy, be prepared to lose at least an evening, if not a weekend.)

Well, when Laurie and I got there, the van was already unloaded and Mom was back off to the rehab place, leaving my brother alone in the yard with big metal platforms, rods, and a bazillion nuts and bolts. After a few abortive moments of trying to help in our work clothes, Laurie and I said, "we'll be back," went home and changed into more serviceable clothes, and picked up a box o' chicken to feed the three of us.

Basically, Laurie attacked the giant tangle of plants obscuring the sidewalk while my brother and I assembled pieces and tweaked and adjusted all the bits until they were all in place with as gentle a slope as we could arrange. Unfortunately, by then it was 9:00 and dark, so we couldn't do the "final touch" bits for lack of light. But the ramp is built, is sturdy, and is usable, and supposedly my dad will be home tomorrow. So here's hoping all will be well. :)

-The Gneech

Comments

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

Here's to many good years and recuperation ^v^

[kamau-d-lyon.livejournal.com]

I hope all goes well for all concerned.