Fortunately Ross has an engine hoist from working on his cars that was put to good use pulling out the old post.
They had to make the existing hole larger to fit the bigger post that I had chosen. This was not an easy task in our rocky soil but they persevered! By using a crowbar to enlarge the hole and then using Mark's good old "R2D2"
(our nickname for his trusty shop vac) to get the loosened dirt and stones out of the hole, they were able to install the new post.
The cedar post should weather to nice soft taupe color and it can be stained if we choose. Having Ross help Mark with this big project was a fantastic birthday present for me!
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