Finally, the Canopy!

Almost a month ago we found the canopy we had been looking for at the Big 5 Sporting Goods store down in Tucson when we were there. We brought it home and set the bag on the outside rug by Auntie Violet. Time went by and we kept looking at it and thinking we needed to get it set up.

 This afternoon we decided it was time...

First of all, the directions are LOUSY! And the tiny (one inch by one inch) pictures are even worse! It took both of us -- and we finally gave up and sat down and reconsidered. One of the directions was to put on the fabric and fasten it tight before opening the frame all the way. We backed off and loosened it up, then actually took it entirely off.  Then we were able to open the frame and get it stabilized.

THEN we put the fabric back on. We had to use a rod to flip the fabric up and over the vented top. But, we finally figured it out!

This particular canopy has a halfwall at the back and front. In the picture the front wall is raised all the way up...

I think we're going to enjoy it!