Final Foundation Pour . . . . and more!

Today marked the final pour of the foundation - 7 cement trucks worth! Yikes! The much-predicated HUGE storm didn't really matierialize, so they were able to work sans rain & wind. The only little glitch today was that somehow (?) a big chunk of cement or rock or something created a blockage as they were pouring and it halted the progress for about 30 minutes -- just enough time to mess up the timing of the trucks I guess. Suddenly three trucks appeared, lined up down the driveway. In the one photo with the guy in the foreground, he's actually controlling the pump using a device that seriously looks like an X-Box controller. Probably where he learned the skill! Next on the agenda will be footing drains and backfill (aka moving the same dirt for at least the third, possibly fourth time). For now I guess we will be hanging around waiting for the cement to dry . . . .

But even bigger news than our foundation pour (much, much bigger news!) is that Katey and Greg became engaged this past weekend -- and we are all very excited and happy for them. Greg pulled off a big surprise and I think Katey has been smiling that beautiful smile ever since!

It's November - progress continues. . .

It was fun having Alan and Katey & Greg come up on Saturday for a "tour" of the work-site in progress! The weather cooperated (ie. no rain!) and Alan even managed to climb down into the basement hole for a photo opp! The footings are all complete and this week will be more forms and pouring foundations as well as the basement walls - which will be either late this week or more likely early next week. The septic tanks and drain field are all in - even a quick test to make sure the pipes were all connected (see photo that looks like a four-tiered water feature). No major glitches to date - Peter is the chief-checker-of the-plans each day watching all his hard work on details over the past two years come to life!