The old sandbox cover. Looking pretty sad. It did last a long time though - I made it in 2007.
The new sandbox cover is below. The picture doesn't do justice to how silvery and shiny it is. If you were to see it in person you would have to agree it looks very much like an astronaut sandbox.
This cover is made from a thick tarp, folded over, with cutouts for the play structure supports, held together with aluminum rivets and brass grommets on the corners for the bungee cords. 
The last version above was much fancier than this one, with little sleeves that shed the water around the supports. It was also more carefully measured and cut. But there are only so many hours in a day...
The last version above was much fancier than this one, with little sleeves that shed the water around the supports. It was also more carefully measured and cut. But there are only so many hours in a day...---------------------------------------
On to some fun links:
Interesting guitar restoration. I will be doing this someday.
I don't know what to say about this next one. It's really neat.
I'd like to see one of these in person.
Early Christmas list entry:
Another early Christmas list entry, although not as fun as the last one
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I hope everyone's enjoying their summer so far.
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