Pictures!

Thanks so much to everyone for all their work at 5Rock Ranch yesterday.

We had a great crew. No one got hurt. God was honored.

Check out my pictures here:

Westside Christian at 5Rock

If you have pictures, please send them to me so I can add them to the album.

Thanks to everyone.

Rob

Weather and Start Time

Weather

The forecast keeps changing from showers to no showers. Please come prepared for some light rain, but pray that it doesn't fall.

Start Time

The plan is for everyone to be at the ranch by 8:00 tomorrow. Please allow for travel time. If you're late, you'll miss the opening comments and, more importantly, the opening prayer.

See you in the morning!

Parking and Directions

Parking

Please park at the lodge. There is plenty of space there.

Directions from Lake Oswego

Make your way to Newberg.
Once in Newberg, continue on Hwy 99 through town toward McMinnville.
At the edge of town, turn RIGHT on Main Street.
It’s Hwy 240 toward Yamhill. We’re 22 miles from that point.
Stay on Hwy 240 all the way to Yamhill. The signs are clear.
Once in Yamhill you’ll come to a blinking red light.
Go STRAIGHT through the light (cross traffic does not stop).
Continue for about 1.5 miles.
There will be a 25 mph sharp curve to the left. At that point, turn RIGHT onto Oak Ridge Road.
There will be a blue sign there that says “to Camp Yamhill”. You’ll lose cell coverage right about here.
Go about 3.5 miles on Oak Ridge Road.
You’ll come to a “Y” where the pavement ends. Stay LEFT at Y onto Fairdale Road.
Go about 4 miles on Fairdale Road. Turn LEFT on Flying M Road.
Go about 1.2 miles to the end of the road.
The 5Rock Lodge is on the right.

Directions from Hwy 26

Take Hwy 26 west to Hwy 6.
Take Hwy 6 towards Tillamook (left hand exit) and go to Hwy 47.
Take Hwy 47 toward Forest Grove and stay on Hwy 47 all the way to Yamhill.
Once in Yamhill you'll come to a blinking yellow light.
Turn RIGHT at the light.
Continue for about 1.5 miles.
There will be a 25 mph sharp curve to the left.
At that point, turn RIGHT onto Oak Ridge Road.
There will be a blue sign there that says "to Camp Yamhill"
(You'll lose cell coverage right about here)
Go about 3.5 miles on Oak Ridge Road.
You'll come to a "Y" where the pavement ends.
Stay LEFT at Y onto Fairdale Road.
Go about 4 miles on Fairdale Road.
Turn LEFT on Flying M Road.
Go about 1.2 miles to the end of the road.
The 5Rock Lodge is on the right.

Snacks: Check

We're set for snacks. Barbara is heading that up. Thanks!

Lunch: check. Snacks: well ...

Lunch will be provided by the school

• sub sandwiches
• chips
• cookies
• fruit
• beverage
• napkins
• plates

We still need someone to agree to bring some snacks and water. If you'll do that, please leave a comment or send me an e-mail.

5Rock Intro Video

Please take a few minutes to view the 5Rock Ranch video here. It will touch your heart.

Welcome

This will be the place to get information, ask questions, and share your experience with Westside Christian High School's service project at 5Rock Ranch.

Our project is to re-roof cabins at 5Rock Ranch. To learn more about 5Rock and their ministry, visit their web site. (If you've heard of the "Flying M Ranch", 5Rock is the new ministry at what used to be the Flying M.)

If you have been assigned to this project, congratulations! This is a great ministry to support, and we're going to have a blast.

We will be removing the existing roofing and replacing it with metal roofing. I am currently waiting for the details of the materials that we're going to be working with. Once I have details, I will post an update.

Pictures

Here are some pictures to get things started.

Your greeting party will include Molly and the other dogs that call 5Rock home.

Sunrise on the way to the ranch and from the lodge


The lodge, lodge fireplace, and the bridge

The Cabins



Tools

What tools or special skills are we looking for? If you have any of the following skills or special tools, please either leave comments here or e-mail me (rob(at)rwgarrison(dot)com).

• Everyone: gloves
• Everyone: eye protection
  
• Tools: Ladders (fiberglass or aluminum, at least 8 feet high, both step and extension)
• Tools: Power drills/screwdrivers
• Tools: Circular saws
• Tools: Saw horses
  
• Tools: Jig saws
• Tools: Box/utility knives
• Tools: Portable canopies (10X10 or larger)
  
• Skill: Sheetmetal/roofing experience
• Role: Photographer(s)
• Role: Greeter(s)
• Role: Snack-provider(s)
  

(Please label any tools or other materials that you bring.)

Location

The ranch is on 108 acres in Yamhill. The address is 23800 NW Flying M Road, Yamhill, OR (map). Google Maps sets the drive time from the school at 1 hour and 20 minutes (link). I will be working with you and the school on transportation options. Also, before the actual work day, I will verify final driving directions with Scott, the ranch's leader.

Timing

We will be starting on-site at 8:00. Depending on the final transportation arrangements, we may have people arriving a bit later. I don't have an exact completion time yet.

Clothing

Plan to wear clothes that can get dirty. Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and at least a long-sleeve shirt. It is likely to be raining, so come prepared for that. The project is on rain or shine.

Parking

There is plenty of on-site parking. We will have it clearly marked when you arrive.

Cell Phones

You will not have cell service at the ranch.

Leadership

I am your blog writer and site leader; my name is Rob Garrison. My son Tanner is a sophomore. I will be helped by Mike Pratt (father of Randall, another sophomore) and hopefully some of you as we prepare (quickly) for this project.

Questions?

What have I not answered here? You can leave a comment here or e-mail me directly.