11/11/2009, marked another monumental day...the third phase of point of interest signs were installed out on the trails today...hence the reason there was no blog on 11/11/2009...thanks for understanding. Phase 3 was a difficult section...as it consisted of signs located on the east side of the property.
Please note that many have wondered what has taken us so long to start installing these signs. Many do not realize how difficult it is to access certain parts of the property. Hence the picture below...not a typical day at the ranch, but it was our day...and a 4 hour detour to getting our equipment turned back over & out of this ravine!
Installing some of these signs is a slow go due to the terrain. And even going slow, many times, we have to spend several hours getting equipment in and out from each point. Thanks for everyone's patience because we are working hard for you!
Thanks to all RRMT, Inc. Staff & volunteers for another successful day installing signs. Also a big thank you to RRDR Steven for volunteering his time to spend with us installing signs so we all can better the park.
So curious minds are probably wondering...what's the stats on this project so far...
Well have approximately 30 point of interest signs up around the park...with probably around 30 more or so to go...so saying we're halfway completed with the sign portion of the project would be fair. We hope to get one more phase (phase 4) installed prior to Thanksgiving weekend (fingers crossed though -- with time & weather permitting). Then it will be back to the drawing board for Holly & Brandon to craft approximately 10 to 15 signs that still need to be handcrafted from scratch. At this point, our main goal is just rolling out the signs that are completely done in phases (aka...sections of the property). Then with the upcoming holidays and renewals, and new memberships going on sale...this project will likely go on a brief hiatus (after phase 4 has been completed) until early 2010...but nevertheless, all of us here at RRMT, Inc. are extremely proud of how this project is turning out & we hope you as our customers check it out...for both entertainment purposes as well as for safety purposes...these signs are awesome. So when riding now...please be cautious of your surroundings and look for these signs in the case you need a reference back to a certain part of the property.
Lastly this blog wouldn't be complete without Holly sending a big thank you out to three people:
* RRDR Volunteer Phillip...he has been a huge advisor to Holly & her go-to regarding various questions about park point of interest signs. Phillip has also been an integral part of the preparation phase of this project...helping Holly plan all the points out, etc. Thank you Phillip!
* Holly's husband Brandon...thanks so much for standing behind Holly on this project. At times...it's been rough...Holly's rough work schedule with lots of long hours on weekdays & weekends...countless hours staining, painting, cutting, prepping signs...we're almost there...hang in there...you're awesome & we couldn't do it without you!
* And last but not least...Lewis...our equipment guru & person who oversees all park maintenance & construction...there is no way we could do any of this without you. At the end of the day...you keep us all up and running. You're the best & we appreciate you!
* And lastly, there have been so many others that Holly has talked to about this project in passing...so a big thank you to all of you...it would take us 4E to name all of you. This project has meant so much to Holly, especially, & seeing it all finally come together for the good of the park & its customers, is an unbelievable feeling that can't even be described.
And finally...thanks to all our customers. Each & every individual riding at our park day in and day out...you provide the meaning & reason why we love our jobs so dearly!
From our ranch to yours...
RRMT, Inc. Staff
