It started with a casual comment from Scot's wife that it would be nice to have a swingset for their three kids.

Now, Scot and his family have one of the coolest play sets in town. Measuring 30' long and 12' high, it includes three swings, two slides, a ramp up to the first slide, a sand/sawdust box under the first slide, a swinging bridge over to the second slide, and a second level 'lookout tower' play area. The lower part of the centre section is a 6' x 8' play house with a small front porch. The play house also has a stairway up to the lookout tower and second slide. Phew!

With help from the three kids (see inset) and his wife, Scot spent three evenings milling on his Peterson to get the lumber he needed. They then had another four weekends constructing and assembling the entire arrangement.

For the design, Scot's two sons, aged 8 and 5, and daughter, 3, were all asked what they liked and didn't like about the expensive play sets at the home improvement stores - then they made one bigger and better themselves.

When friends and family come over, 10 - 12 children can all play at the same time and everyone seems to have good fun. Scot has also used heavy duty swings and slides so the adults can join in and have just as much fun.

All the wood used, including locust, elm and sycamore, was salvaged from a clearing that the local railroad company recently made on the back side of their farm. Scot obviously feels pretty blessed to have a beautiful family, and a wonderful farm that is a great place to live and work.


You can find out more about Scot's operation on hisMiller Profile.