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October 31, 2006: Mt. Pleasant Pier and a Charleston Sunset

Things are winding down with our unbuilding project, but I continue to need a bridge fix. I phoned Michael, Ken and then Sparky. I managed to find Sparky also in need of a bridge fix. And what a fix. Here is the Mt. Pleasant fishing and observation pier - and one of those priceless sunsets.

Looking over at the Port - it doesn't get much better than this.

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Significant progress on the pier as you can see. What used to be the supports for the Pearman ramp are now supports for the pier. This is clearly recycling at its best.

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A couple of workers making their rounds

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The worksite beside the pier

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The pier - maybe that is Manny's or Chris' crane?

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Freshly poured concrete curing. Remember when this was a fast paced process during the last days of completing the Ravenel Bridge

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Another view

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Looking south - more fantastic colors

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Looking over the north corner of the pier

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and a last look at the sunset

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