Flood tested floating dock!

With the recent rain in Texas we are experiencing another flood. Looks like we are 4 to 5 ft high from Luce' Bayou. The floating dock is working as it is supposed to. 

Another 16 ft height too go before it hits the barn. I guess if this happens Houston has some severe problems. 

Biggest hummingbird ever!

We know now why this hummingbird feeder is always empty first.....?!!

A floating dock

Left over galvanized Z-Channels...

bend into shape....

Screwed together...

Stabilized...

2x4 placed to get the barrels supported...

Barrels secured with galvanized high strength wire, protected by a garden hose...

It floats!

Decking goes on...

Final seal for the wood...

The bridge extension...

Dock floated in place...

Bridge (widow maker) gets started...

Test drive to see fit before the wood goes on...

Here comes the bridge...

 

Marriage of dock and bridge...

Secured!

Final wood placed...

Enjoy!