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November 9, 2006: Extensions for Chris and Manny

Meanwhile at the port, Manny and Chris are getting an extension-job on their cranes - Chris' 7550 and Manny's red crane

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A look at the completed Pearman supports

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Here is Chris' 7550 and setting up to lift the extension cap

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and attaching it to the boom

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Now set the pin

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and prepare to encourage the pin

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and the encourager

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almost done

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which a side glance from Nugget

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Here Chris is lifting the section - and look at Sparky's shadow

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Lifting another extension section

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Nugget driving the 7550 extension lifter

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into the off position

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Now to Manny's crane

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Inspecting the boom

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to be extended

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and a last look at the worksite bathed in a bit of golden evening sun

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