My signal is going back up!

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Hey Ben

You definately want to keep any kids from climbing that pole!  As was 
suggested, making the ladder jointed (removeable) sounds like the way to go. 
  With our "sue first ask questions later" society, you don't want to risk 
anything!

By the way, your subdivsion must have a more flexible Homeowners Association 
than mine - I can't even paint the mailbox a different color.  Wonder what 
they'd do if I put a crossing signal up?

Ed Svitil


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>Subject: Re: My signal is going back up!

>Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 09:26:02 -0700 (PDT)

>

>Here's an update.

>

>Yesterday, I went ahead and set the signal pole by myself.  That was not 

>such a big deal, but it was kind of awkward to handle.  However, thanks to 

>my 6 year old son Jonah, I was able to steady the pole while he installed 

>the washers and nuts.  The crew of the local came rolling by the house 

>while I was in the midst of all this and looked at me like I was crazy.  

>Boy, just wait till they see what's going to be ON this pole!

>

>Now, I have to install the ladder and platforms.  I have one problem that 

>I'd like to run by you folks and see what you suggest.  Where I used to 

>live, I didn't have to worry about anyone climbing on the signal, but now I 

>live in a subdivision with a lot of children around.  What would you all 

>suggest I do to make the ladder "kid proof"?  I thought about cutting a 

>piece of metal to fit in between the runners of the ladder and bolting it 

>to it so the rungs they be covered, kind of like what Safetran uses on 

>their signals.  Does anyone have a better idea?

>

>I appreciate your help and interest!

>

>Thanks,

>Ben Blevins

>

>nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org wrote:

>I'm looking forward to seeing photos of your project Ben.  Keep us updated.

>

>Jeff Hawkins

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>

>Hey folks,

>Well, after nearly two years of having no signal in my yard, (because I 

>moved), I'm happy to say that the pole is going back up this week!  I have 

>it scheduled for Thursday evening after work.  The footer is poured, the 

>concrete is almost cured, and I'm very excited about it!  I've missed being 

>able to set under the glow of a signal arm on a hot night, but now I will 

>be able to do it, and smell the creosote and listen to the roar of a Diesel 

>engine like I used to before.  I plan to relight the arm on July 4th.  

>Then, the second and third arms will be added soon after.

>I'll post some photos of it as it comes along.

>

>Ben Blevins

>

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