Today began with a cancelled lecture - so it was up to the bay for a quick meeting to see where everyone was at. The construction team were heading to site and so we decided that everyone would meet there before any major works had been started so that we could get a ‘before team photo’.
Fundraising
We had a couple of meetings lined up for morning, but nothing substantial came from the discussions - it seams to be difficult for businesses at the moment as they get their quota assigned for fundraising just after Christmas, so although lots of people are interested they are unable to contribute at this time.
We have been trying to set up a credit account with one of our suppliers as we don’t have the funds to pay for all the timber as it stands. Money from our sponsors should be in by the end of the week, but without cash no timber orders can be put through.
With the money we did have ordered 40 pieces of timber cladding (47/50), which should be arriving at the workshop tomorrow all being well.
These elements of the cladding need notches cutting out of them using the machines in the workshop. Once we have more money to do so we will be ordering the rest of the cladding to the Botanics. It will then be cut and assembled on site.
We had a very promising meeting late this afternoon with a possible sponsor, which has left us in a much better position - so, fingers crossed and we will keep you posted with that one!
Design and Construction
Second major day on site; along with the visit from the rest of the group we also had a mini meeting with the guys at the Botanics. They are going to sort us out with a much needed step ladder (the design reached 3m high) and also have offered us a couple of options for landscaping around the entrance area.
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The last of the concrete pads was cast today, so thats all eight sitting in place now. These were then topped off also - for those learning, like myself, this means adding more concrete.
Tomorrow we are going to be setting out the shoes...
Documentation
Its all systems go on this front, not a minute of action can be missed - no one can take a step without being photographed. We are moving forward with the video as well with the first interview taking place on site today.
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