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January 30, 2007: The last Grace pier

Sparky's computer died but nothing stops Michael from working. The middle of the Grace pier is being removed and later Mickey and Ken will bring the supports down.

The worksite: From left to right, port-o-potty, Grace pier, the Ravenel Bridge in the background and Chris (or Jimmy?) hammering away on the T-1 base

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A good view of the Grace pier

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and Chris's breaking up the T-1 base

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Chris's handiwork

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A good view of the Grace pier and the I-beam foundation for the Grace mid-span supports.

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Look what Michael did - see the moon in the central hole?

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The evening worksite

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