a fairground life(water laser day2)

we started at 9am. the weather was dull and gray but it was dry. we lifted the chassis off the tresils and flipped right way up. after leveling it off we fitted the axles,coupling , wheels and brakes . by now it was time for a quick lunch. 20mins later we started to cut the GRP panels to size. although i opted for the thinner sheets (14mm compared to 18mm) they still weighed a ton. we placed the first one on the tresils ready to cut to size, then suddenly a gust of wind came from nowhere and nearly blew the others over. i just managed to catch them in time before they all crashed to the ground. we hastily secured them up with a ratchet strap. we started to cut them to size and after about an hour we had the two end panels and the rear panel ready to fit. as the wind was gusting a bit, i know we would have to be quick when assembling the panels to stop them blowing over. we cut the alloy angle beading and pre drilled all the hole so it was only a matter of putting the bolts through and tightening up. the panels were too heavy for two people to handle so we ask for help from "C" and "C"snr. even with the extra hands it was still nervy as we bolted the panels together and tried to hold them in place at the same time. there is one good thing about being on the yard. theres always someone to ask for a lift of a push etc. all showmen are the same when somebody is working, we all go out for a nosey to see whats happening and to lend a hand when needed. my father always said there was a wealth of information on a fairground because if you didn't know how to do something or where to get something, then chances were that another showman knew and it was only a matter of asking. i have since found that this is absolutely TRUE. there is quite a lot of activity on the yard just now as everyone is thinking about starting out and getting ready for another season. anyhow by 6pm it started to rain and we had the structure secured enough to withstand the wind for the night. hope its dry tomorrow so we can get the roof on, plus its not good for the GRP to be out in the damp without the edges being capped and sealed. i'm definately getting old, my backs aching with all the bending and lifting, hope i can last the week!