Mark and Lisanne did the heavy lifting, but I had to go neck deep to find the end point.

Because we started at the steps, as during high water, we are one section short of deep water. An additional section will be added, and from now on the pier will always start at the same place, no matter what the water level.

Everyone was deeply chilled after pier work, but a long leisurely lunch helped remedy that.

Last night, about 3 am, a barred owl right outside the window, loud as a foghorn. I nearly ended up on the floor.