I spent the weekend (no, really!) working on this tribute to the patriarch of our Martinez Beavers. He’s the kind of worker who finishes what he starts and takes on more than his fair share. I have never seen Dad waste effort or do anything that didn’t make solid sense. The night after Skip took the dam down by three feet he and mom were a flurry of work rushing to save it. Dad was using his massive strength to rip tules out of the ground to staunch the flow. I wasn’t there that night but I’ve heard people were watching in awe at his tireless effort. He never minds a childish helper or two, although I have seen him quietly perfect their contribution after they leave the area. I was so happy to see him with a kit this week I knew he needed his own compilation and recognition.
Happy Labor Day!
