Trophy Case In Place

It wasn't easy, but today, Adam, Nathan, Zach and I moved the trophy case from the Ag. Barn to the entrance of the gym. The case weighs at least 500 pounds and is 8x7 feet, so it was awkward to say the least. We backed the truck up to the entrance to the barn and then cleared away odds and ends away from the case. Our next task was to move the case across the barn floor using small carts like the type used in gym classes. We totally destroyed one due to the weight. Next we had to get the darned thing on to the truck. At this point we were doing more thinking than moving. Finally with the help of some steel pipes, blocks of wood, and those cool wooden boxes the cheerleaders use, we were able to slowly move the case to where it was even with the bed of the truck. We then grunted and groaned and slid it onto the truck. Getting it off of the truck and into the gym doors was to be our next task and possibly the worst. This part though went pretty smoothly - probably because we knew a little more about the object we were moving. Time elapsed - three hours - most of it spent discussing moving tactics. All we need to do now is locate the keys, clean it up a bit and purchase a name plate. Oh yes, and put the trophies in there. It would be okay if someone volunteered to clean the case - windex and paper towels would do the trick.
All and all we agreed it was a rewarding and tough, but we didn't give up - it was a lot like distance running.

PS We also now have a greater appreciation for how difficult it was for the Egyptians to build the pyramids.