Drilling...

Building a ropes course requires lots of climbing and drilling!  

Each cable connection needs to be drilled and fitted with a bolt to connect the cable to the tree or pole.  With all the different high and low elements we had to drill a TON!  My first "in the air" drilling experience was on this fine pole that is now the end of the zip line we built.   

At the bottom looking at the pole I need to climb... totally excited about it!

Ready to climb with my chacos (the best sandals ever) and the drill clipped to my harness!

For all of you who are worried about my safety... my harness is totally connected to the pole with a piece of webbing like this :) 

I made it to the top and am ready to drill! 

The lovely hole I drilled!

Tightening the nut so the bolt can't come out.

I think I remember getting slightly sunburned working up there... it was a super hot day and no shade!


When I think back to all the work our team did up in the trees I'm reminded of the way God kept us safe.  I'm truly thankful for all who were praying for safety!  Other than some scrapes and bruises we had no injuries at all!  Praise the Lord!!