The latest buzz....It rained for a couple hours today, but managed - before it rained - to put together the other long beam for the east (left) side of the carport. After it rained, I managed to put the ridge beam together, though I still need to cut the angles in the ends. Judi got home just after dark (which is now just after 5 pm), and we managed to put the big beam up on the left side. Tomorrow, I'll try to get them lifted the last few inches, and dropped in the middle of the corner posts. Once these beams are in place, there will be lots of cutting (the 45 degree angled supports) and drilling (for bolts) to do; not to mention putting up the other 12 posts (which are cut and just need to be drilled and set in place). Can't wait for tomorrow morning, to see this thing in the daylight. It's going to be a super cool structure!