The two guy ropes that have been tied to the tops of each lifting pole get anchored to their adjacent poles with eye lag bolts.

These ropes will provide stability for the poles as well as counter-resistance against the force of the block & tackle when they are used for lifting the wall logs.

The southeast lifting pole with the guy ropes anchored to the adjacent poles, forming an "X" pattern.

A view of the back of the basement. You can barely see the "X" pattern of the guy ropes against the clouds.

Looking at the front of the basement with the two front poles tied off to the other poles, as well as to anchors outside the walls.

The block & tackle of the "new" northwest lifting pole tied off to a rather heavy tree trunk.

The block & tackle of the "new" northeast lifting pole tied off to an iron stake.

Looking up the northeast lifting pole from outside the basement.

A view from the log racks.

All the logs have now been "cata-loged" and their corresponding numbers painted on the ends.