sad day

Friday was supposed to be the day we finished the footings, istead it was a day of tragedy. Jeff Gwaltney, the awesone dude who was helping me throughout the project, was killed in an wreck on the way to work . This was no accident, a first responder speeding to another accident WITH NO INJURIES, decided it was ok to pass another car in a NO-PASSING ZONE--------UPHILL!!!!!! Jeff had no chance, and the officer called it stupid and senseless.  First responders are needded in some situations, but the most dangerous time around here is when these untrained tragedy chasers race to the scene to direct traffic. They are supposed to be protecting the public.  Jeff was such a talented guy, and we were so looking forward to his imput and energy contributing to this great project. I was lucky enough to purchase a piece of his artwork the day before he was killed, and it will have a special place somewhere in the Cabin in tne gorge. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, WE WILL MISS YOUR GENTLE SOUL.