Manteca Chick-fil-A Construction Update III

On Sunday I drove through Manteca on my way back home from some car research in Turlock. I needed to stop for gas so I filled up at the gas station across the street from the construction site of the future Chick-fil-A.

See: Manteca Chick-fil-A?, Manteca Chick-fil-A Construction Update and Manteca Chick-fil-A Construction Update II

Manteca Chick-fil-A, Construction, Manteca, Coming soonThe Coming Soon signs have been up on the fence for awhile now and construction is well underway.Manteca, Chick-fil-A, Construction update

Here is the view from my last update, the south end of the lot will be the parking lot and drive through for the Chick-fil-A. You can also see the foundations of where the building will be.

Manteca Chick-fil-A, Construction, progress, parking lot, foundationIt is difficult to see what is happening on the parking lot end of the lot as there are large piles of pipes. It looks like they might be the storm drains for the site. You can also see a stack of building material to the left.

Manteca Chick-fil-A, Construction, progress, parking lot, foundationFinally the building is getting off the ground. The foundation has been poured and you can see part of the steel structure has been put in place. It also looks like some of the walls are ready to go up.

Manteca Chick-fil-A, Construction, progress, parking lot, foundationI am sure that things will start to progress pretty quickly as the walls and roof go up.

I am a bit excited as when it opens this will be the Closest Chick-fil-A to me.

Now to see how long it takes to finish everything and open.

Steven

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Veterans Day VIII

This Veterans Day I am remembering my Great Uncle Fred.

Great Uncle, Army, Army Nurse, MemoriesMy Great Uncle Fred enlisted in 1948 at the age of 17 just after the end of WWII. He was assigned to the Freedom Train and was able to see all 48 states as the train toured the country displaying the Bill of Rights, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.Uncle Fred, Uniform, Military, Army NurseFred then saw the world as he served as an Army nurse for 33 years serving in Germany, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. Great Uncle Fred could still wear his original uniform when he was in his early 80’s and would wear it to parades and other events.

Uniform, Flag, Military, Army, HonorMy Great Uncle Fred passed away earlier this year in January. We had a great memorial service for him the first of March and it was good to hear more about his life of service to our country then. There were many Precious Memories shared that day.

Rifle Squad, Military Honor, Honor SquadI know that tomorrow will be a tough day for his family, as this will be the first Veterans Day since his passing. Please keep them in your prayers.

Great Uncle, Texas, Army Nurse, GenerationsTonight I am remembering my last visit with him during a trip to Texas back in 2016. He insisted on walking me out to my car as he saw me on my way, and this was my last view of him. It had been a good visit full of stories of his life of service to our country.

See: A Great Uncle Visit

Lots of memories tonight of my Great Uncle Fred and also other family members who have served our country. You can find my other Veterans Day posts by using the search box or clicking on the following link: Search for Veterans Day posts

Steven

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