At 16:46 30-5-01 -0500, dendriite wrote:
> > "Baardwijk, J. van DTO/SLBD/BGM/SVM/SGM" wrote:
> > >
> > > In our corner of the world, the proper sacrifice is free beer for the
> > > construction workers. This sacrifice is offered when the highest point
>of
> > > the object-under-construction is reached.
> > >
> > > So, naturally, construction workers would rather work on putting garages
> > > next to people�s houses, then work on high-rise buildings... :)
> >
> > So what's the deal with the christmas trees on top of buildings?
> >
>Ok.....the tree on the top of a building is an old tradition. When the frame
>of a building is completed to the highest point, you set a tree at the top
>and celegrate with a "Topping Out" party. Here in Texas, we have bar-b-que
>and (if the general contractor is enlightened<G> or liberal minded) beer. If
>it is a large project, they might even hire a band and party hardy for
>hours.
Something I forgot to mention: the "free beer for the construction workers"
is not paid for by the contractor. It is paid for by the owner of the
building, to show his appreciation for the construction workers.
Jeroen
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