. Jalbum 8.5 slides/DSC_0053.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 We began our March 2008 work trip to Westminster Woods by honoring Leland Wong with a "roast" for his many years of leadership in these trips. We began our March 2008 work trip to Westminster Woods by honoring Leland Wong with a "roast" for his many years of leadership in these trips. slides/DSC_0053.JPG slides/DSC_0074.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Michael, Bruce and Bill moving gravel, to fill in behind a bulkhead (not shown). Michael, Bruce and Bill moving gravel, to fill in behind a bulkhead (not shown). slides/DSC_0074.JPG slides/DSC_0072.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 David, Art and Gary at work on the power saws. David, Art and Gary at work on the power saws. slides/DSC_0072.JPG slides/DSC_0077.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 View showing the small decks that our group helped complete. View showing the small decks that our group helped complete. slides/DSC_0077.JPG slides/DSC_0079.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 A piece of Trex flooring is carefully measured for fitting around a post. A piece of Trex flooring is carefully measured for fitting around a post. slides/DSC_0079.JPG slides/DSC_0081.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Lawrence and Gabriel trim a board for use on a step. Lawrence and Gabriel trim a board for use on a step. slides/DSC_0081.JPG slides/DSC_0083.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Rich (manager at Westminster) and Leland measure a board. Rich (manager at Westminster) and Leland measure a board. slides/DSC_0083.JPG slides/DSC_0087.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Sawdust flies as Art (holding saw) and Gary trim a post. Sawdust flies as Art (holding saw) and Gary trim a post. slides/DSC_0087.JPG slides/DSC_0091.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Lawrence adjusts the power saw for an angle cut. Lawrence adjusts the power saw for an angle cut. slides/DSC_0091.JPG slides/DSC_0090.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 David smooths the top of a post. David smooths the top of a post. slides/DSC_0090.JPG slides/DSC_0099.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 The gang poses for a final photo. L-R: David McCreath, Bill Lakatos, Gabriel Faber, Art Holtz, Rod Thorn, Lawrence Summers, Gary Weiss, Michael Donald, Bruce Raby and Leland Wong. Bill Palmer also participated, but is not in the photo. The gang poses for a final photo. L-R: David McCreath, Bill Lakatos, Gabriel Faber, Art Holtz, Rod Thorn, Lawrence Summers, Gary Weiss, Michael Donald, Bruce Raby and Leland Wong. Bill Palmer also participated, but is not in the photo. slides/DSC_0099.JPG slides/DSC_0060.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Now cross the footbridge as we go back in time, to other projects the Men's Mission Group has helped with building. Now cross the footbridge as we go back in time, to other projects the Men's Mission Group has helped with building. slides/DSC_0060.JPG slides/DSC_0055.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 We helped construct Westminster Woods' open air theatre, shown here. We helped construct Westminster Woods' open air theatre, shown here. slides/DSC_0055.JPG slides/DSC_0056.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 A closer view of the open air theatre. A closer view of the open air theatre. slides/DSC_0056.JPG slides/DSC_0093.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 In the Fall of 2007 we helped build Westminster Woods' amazing children's playground. This was a huge project, involving about 300 volunteers over a five day period. People worked in all kinds of weather, including a steady rain on some days. In the Fall of 2007 we helped build Westminster Woods' amazing children's playground. This was a huge project, involving about 300 volunteers over a five day period. People worked in all kinds of weather, including a steady rain on some days. slides/DSC_0093.jpg slides/DSC_0062.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Another view of the playground, from the outside. At least one volunteer felt that the effort was "like an old-fashioned barn raising." Another view of the playground, from the outside. At least one volunteer felt that the effort was "like an old-fashioned barn raising." slides/DSC_0062.jpg slides/DSC_0094.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 A third view, from the outside. A third view, from the outside. slides/DSC_0094.jpg slides/DSC_0063.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 A final view from the outside. The small blue objects on the wall (left-center) provide children an opportunity to climb the wall, in safety. A final view from the outside. The small blue objects on the wall (left-center) provide children an opportunity to climb the wall, in safety. slides/DSC_0063.jpg slides/DSC_0065.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Inside the playground, an amazing maze of paths, stairs and places to play. Inside the playground, an amazing maze of paths, stairs and places to play. slides/DSC_0065.jpg slides/DSC_0064.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Detail of some of the play areas, with the large ceramic mosaic wall shown in the background. Detail of some of the play areas, with the large ceramic mosaic wall shown in the background. slides/DSC_0064.jpg slides/DSC_0068.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Detail of the mosaic wall mural. It has a creation theme, and the arrival of creatures is shown here. Detail of the mosaic wall mural. It has a creation theme, and the arrival of creatures is shown here. slides/DSC_0068.jpg slides/DSC_0096.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Two mirrors in the creation mosaic wall invite viewers to see themselves as part of God's creation. Two mirrors in the creation mosaic wall invite viewers to see themselves as part of God's creation. slides/DSC_0096.jpg slides/DSC_0095.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 Another view of pathways and the mosaic wall. Another view of pathways and the mosaic wall. slides/DSC_0095.jpg slides/DSC_0069.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 A huge tire for climbing is part of the scheme. A huge tire for climbing is part of the scheme. slides/DSC_0069.jpg slides/DSC_0071.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 A view from atop one of the catwalks. A view from atop one of the catwalks. slides/DSC_0071.jpg slides/DSC_0070.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:01 -0800 The pirate ship will certainly help with many a fantasy adventure over the years. The pirate ship will certainly help with many a fantasy adventure over the years. slides/DSC_0070.jpg