Straight Ironwood if possible
Too heavy 😐
When Dad does it, they attach themselves to the action like the little barnacles they are
Pointy end to pound in the snow
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The pole is at least 20′, it’s impossible to get it vertical by hand, especially up a built up snow bank.
We finally had some decent snow to build a fort. I know I’ve reached new heights, because for the first time in 20 years of silly projects, Nicole asked me how old I was.
Parenting done 100% right. 🙂
PS – I lived in Gaysville for many years, mostly raised my son there, and now follow your blog to get doses of upper valley VT between visits home to see friends and family. Thank you for sharing all of this with internet strangers!
Happy to provide doses of VT online :). Thank you for the kind words.