Francis Scott Key Bridge in Washington DC

I am in the process of inspecting this bridge. It was built in 1925. It is really a beautiful structure. Because the bridge was built so long ago, the means to inspect the bridge were added after the fact. We climb ropes and use ladders on the bridge to inspect it. Here are a few shots of from our inspection today.

This is me climbing up the first part of the arch.

Here I am at the top of the first ladder.




Now I'm looking back down at Tim from the top of the first arch (notice that the ledge I'm on is like 12" wide)

There I am at the top of the ladders at the piers (this is the highest point of the bridge, probably 80 feet).

And here is the view down from the tallest ladder.

Lke I said before, if someone told me 5 years ago I'd be climbing 80' ladders I'd have bet them anything they were wrong. It's amazing what God can help you accomplish.

Well, I've got a few more days on this bridge. Hope I don't slip........

Dancing in Westminster

Last night, Jen and I began our training for Dancing with the Stars. We are taking ballroom dance lessons at Dancing Made Easy in Westminster. Our class is for an hour and a half, and we are learning foxtrot and swing. Our class has about 10 couples.

It was really interesting to "people watch" during the class. And it got really funny when the instructor had everyone switch partners during the moves. Sufice it to say, several of the students who were nervous got REALLY nervous.

I would have to say it was a fun experience. Jen and I both thought it would have been great if some of our friends were in the class too (Lawyers, Burches, Fullens). Maybe the next time.

Jason and Lance, I will say, that the dance instructors have nothing on the BoiseMen group.

DAYBREAK

One of the greatest shows that you will never see. If you have a good internet connection, and some free time, it will be completely worth your while. Go to ABC.com and go to the "watch on-line" link . You won't regret it.