The majority of the existing jetty deck boards were rotten, and posed a danger to inquisitive children and pets. The family had done the hard work of stripping the jetty back to it's skelenton, meaning all new work demanded gymnastic skill and concentration 

 

The superstructure was inadequate for purpose, so additional joists wre doubled up with old, new cross joists were sandwiched around the existing posts, and additional posts driven into the pond's dark and muddy bed. Posts were cut from well seasoned salvaged telegraph poles. Much of the work had to be undertaken in waders, which was great fun, for a short while.

 

'Non-slip' reeded deck boards were fixed over the new structure, and the existing posts cut to more aesthetic heights. The Ward's wedding anniversary summer party was a fine oppurtunity to test the jetty as both boat launch, and area for quiet reflection with candle lit cocktails.