06/16/2026
“Reboot Stone soup”
It’s been a grind, but we’re almost at the finish line with the most important part of anything that’s ever been built—the foundation.
One thing I’ve learned along the way is that when a foundation is strong, it’s hard to destroy, even from the inside out or the outside in.
We’ve managed to get by with just enough volunteers every single time we’ve needed them to keep this project on schedule. It’s been this way since the beginning of Reboot as well. Adrian and I, alongside the Waughs, with Jon Richard guidance , and many others, have put in countless hours to get us to this point.
Volunteers come and go, and somehow the universe always seems to send just enough of the right people at exactly the right time. There have been a handful of constants throughout the Dream bigger’s foundation project: the Waughs, Adam Farrington, Jess and John Rogers, my two boys, last but not least my dad, Big Dan and many others who stepped in exactly where they were needed.
The timing has often been remarkable. This past weekend, we needed equipment operators. One of my best friends since we were five years old, Nate Austin, showed up with his tri-axle. Nick Shaw, a newer volunteer, arrived and confidently said, “I can run them all.” Well, he and Nate absolutely crushed it. With Bruce’s guidance, alongside Adrian and me, we moved and compacted 300–400 yards of dirt in less than 48 hours.
Over and over again, volunteers have uniquely fit where and when we’ve needed them most, working alongside our constants to keep moving this mission forward. I take this as a sign from the universe we are on the right path and have not veered.
We can’t thank all of you enough—for every hour you’ve given, every load you’ve hauled, every tool you’ve picked up, and every sacrifice you’ve made. Whether you’re still here or helped somewhere along the way, you have been part of building something bigger than yourselves.
Remember, when you volunteer for an organization, you’re giving your time, energy, and talents to a mission that is often larger than any one person and usually one you didn’t create yourself. That kind of commitment is selfless, admirable, and something that should never be taken for granted.
Thank you to every volunteer, past and present. This foundation belongs to all of you.
~Dan~
