To improve safety for “Kayser Ridgers” and make the back ridge more accessible to everyone, Holly and his team constructed a “Bridge to the Ridge” — a 60 foot catwalk leading to a new-improved upper deck that is almost 3x as big as the previous deck. This required heavy equipment to actually carve the ridge down a full two feet. We also designed the deck to conform to the existing terrain (as we have with all of the deck surrounding Kayser Ridge). I will soon reconstruct the firepit, situating it on the opposite side of the deck from where it was previously — located behind the ridge. This will significantly improve fire safety by blocking the wind from hitting the firepit, blowing sparks, etc.

I’ve mentioned Holly Thompson before — my Kayser Ridge construction partner in crime. He’s like a brother to me, and I never cease to be in awe of the depth / breadth of his skills as a builder/contractor. There’s so much “Holly” wrapped-up in Kayser Ridge, that I often find myself uttering his name under my breath as I admire  progress and shake my head in admiration of the beauty he and his awesome cast of characters has assembled over the years. I am so grateful our paths crossed! Thank you, Universe!!

Typically, our conversations go–

Cliff: “Hey Holly, I have an idea…”

Holly: “Oh NO, not another one of those things! Remember the last idea you had ….”

Cliff: “I know, I know…So, do you think it’s possible to ….”

Holly: “Well what you need to do is ….(laughs) We can do it … (laughs) You sure you want to do that? (laughs) .. We can git er done …(laughs)…Holy #$%$@)*! …(laughs)...”

Cliff: “let’s go for it…”

[PROJECT BEGINS]

Holly: “This is one hell of a project you got me into!”

[PROJECT IS COMPLETED]

Cliff: “You ‘got er done’ again, didn’t you!”

Holly: “It was one a hell of a project!”

Thanks to Holly and his crew, Kayser Ridge guests have a safer and more accessible way to enjoy the inherent beauty and experience of Kayser Ridge.

More pictures will follow, but I wanted you to see the last picture he sent from his cell phone, as of 12/1. Ladies and Gentleman, please welcome the newly completed, Bridge to the Ridge! Holly & Co. — THANK YOU, AGAIN! 😉