25th June 2010*

I was allowed on the viewing platform today, but the view is very restricted.
It is being moved further down very soon, so better shots will be possible then.
The time has come where work out of sight is really zooming, and I have been given access on a monthly basis to take photos from inside.
Just as well, as all views from outside the perimeter have all been covered?
JSFW may appear less often due to the stage we're at with the build, and reduce to the above-mentioned monthly posting, and key moments, ie removing the temporary arch structures, pitch works and exterior landscaping.
This was going to happen at some point, and that point is now.
With less than a year to go before the keys are handed over, we'll be there before we know where we are.

18th June 2010 *

Thanks once again to Martin Perry for sorting this.
Whilst the actual visible structure is coming along like a good'un, there's lots of interesting work being carried out, not on view from outside.
These are landmarks in the build, rather like the first steel erection, the demolition of the old Uni buildings, the arch etc.
Now, the installation of the urinals!

Sunday 6th June Arch 2 final section

The webcam suggested that the 3rd part of the west stand arch was due for lift off this morning.
Once again, Everest was there before me. We chose a slightly different position to each other to vary the interest in the photos.
Trying to get a good angle for the last arch erection proved very difficult, and perhaps the webcam came up trumps today?
I travelled via Falmer Road rather than Lewes Road today, and when the stadium comes in to view as you drive down, even with one piece of arch to go, the sight of the stadium is the most uplifting you can get.
It is going to become one of Sussex's iconic views.

Friday 4th June - Arch 2 second section

What a scorcher.
Everest did the tour in the morning, and was in position this afternoon for more film and photos.
He will post some amazing stuff later.
2nd bit of arch went up with no hitches.
Loads of recognisable Albion fans turned up to get a glimpse of history today.

3rd June 2010 - Arch number 2 on the way up!

I got the nod that the arch was "In the air".
I had no option but to zoom up to Falmer with my now famous step-ladder.
Everest was already in position with his cam corder, camera, mobile phone and all sorts of electronic gadgetry.
The sky was the most amazing shade of blue, lending itself to enhance the white middle section of arch, which now sits proudly on the temporary supports.
Hopefully, all "flange" problems have been ironed out this time!