Hmmm, I’ve never heard this parking lot referred to as the Franklin Lakes Trail parking lot. Guess those hikers have to park somewhere too.
The project was begun the day after Labor Day, this year. The first order of business was to build a footbridge, which my husband The Road Guy, aptly accomplished with the help of some Trail Crew guys.
See why a footbridge is necessary? The abutments have to be dug out and replaced, one side at a time. Never mind about the giant yellow machine that had to drive across the bridge in order to accomplish this. Of course it doesn’t weigh more than 4 tons. . . right?
The second order of business was to arrange alternative forms of transportation across that bridge, so that folks can get their stuff to their cabins.
There were lots of willing workers, and it was fun to coordinate loads. There is a great camaraderie among cabin folks. There is also great generosity in the loan of several wheeled items to use for the purpose.
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I agree! And thanks for the suggestion to post this blog series to the MKDA e-list. I’m just waiting for tentative water-shut-off-and-gate-close dates to pass along as well. When I have those dates, I’ll send a note to the list and include your blog addy. Thanks!
P.S. I’d rather see it called the “Franklin Lakes Trail Parking Lot” than the “Disney Lot!”
I’m okay with “Disney Lot” because they do own it. What puzzles me is calling the bridge “the Disney Bridge” – hunh?? It’s the Mineral King Bridge, you doofuses! That is why all my pieces are titled such.
Hilarious!
No vehicles over 4 tons? Well I guess that big, yellow, heavy looking piece of machinery only is a Tonka toy for big boys, right??
Like the footbridge, glad the water is down enough to do this!!
Thanks Mr Road Guy for all your work! And thanks Jana for the updates, nice to know how it’s going!
Melissa
The ‘ol community spirit … I love it!
Isn’t that cool? Still don’t know how the guy in back got the guy in front to pull his gear, but it certainly made me smile!
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