We've got a big hole in the ground.
Tim couldn't be happier.
I'm a little amazed at the work done in just seven hours. Tomorrow, the excavator will return with a smaller piece of equipment and dig out the french drains and a trench for the water. He expects to be done tomorrow. The concrete guy cannot pour on Monday because it is a holiday, but he expects to begin work on Tuesday.
In other news: they captured Michael Burham earlier today.
I've occasionally stopped to watch those things at work. The speed and precision with which they can operate is quite amazing.
ReplyDeleteI didn't go out. I figured that there would not really be much for me to do. But they are fun to watch, aren't they? There are some amazing videos out there of heavy equipment operators doing very precise work.
DeleteProgress. Is this to be your final home?
ReplyDeleteYes. We've had the property for quite a few years now, and envisioned our retirement home on it. It has finally happened. We really cannot quite believe it. It is very hard to get contractors. They're usually booked for years.
DeleteExciting!
ReplyDeleteIt is very exciting.
DeleteYou've built a mountain!
ReplyDelete(PS: What is a french drain?)
A french drain carries rain water away from the house.
DeleteFrench drains are a good idea..more houses should be built with them.
ReplyDeleteStops water sitting around the base of the house walls and drains it away from the house.
That is certainly fast progress! Hope it stays dry for you to get all the foundations in
I think they're pretty common around here. I don't know. But the property abuts a swamp, so it made sense to maintain drainage. Our house is being built on the high end of the property.
DeleteA big wahoo all around. I'm sure you and Tim can now envision and plan the property even more; I think this would be very exciting!
ReplyDeleteBonnie in Minneapolis
Wahoos all around!
DeleteCongratulations! It begins.
ReplyDeleteYes it does!
DeleteHow exciting! Here we go...!
ReplyDeleteI need to start carrying the big camera!
DeleteThat is indeed a big ol' hole!
ReplyDeleteAnd a mountain of dirt!
DeleteDid you read "Mike Mulligan and his Steamshovel" as a child or to your children? I still have a copy and love it. I cannot help but think of that when I hear about the amazingly precise work that a person can do with such a huge piece of equipment.
ReplyDeleteHurray for progress!
Yes we did! It also reminded me of 'Are You My Mother'. ("I am a Snort!")
DeleteWith the large equipment things happen very quickly.
ReplyDeleteTrue story!
DeleteAlright! Progress on many fronts. Building a house is exciting, we've done it once. Good news on the capture of Burham.
ReplyDeleteWe've never done it. My sister was offering up 'what they would have done differently' tips. We were listening intently. We are too old to be doing things wrong.
DeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I can hardly believe that it is happening.
DeleteI've heard of a French kiss which may lead to the need for a French letter but I've not heard of a French drain. Ok, I now know what it is but what do we call them? Ah yes, an aggie drain. Nowadays an agricultural perforated plastic drain pipe, laid in aggregate that may lead to a seepage pit.
ReplyDeleteJust like you thought everyone knew the Nutbush dance, I thought everyone knew what a french drain was. Welcome home, to you and R. I hope that your trip was wonderful.
DeleteThere is something deeply impressive about diggers and the guys who move so much earth so easily. Perhaps its because I'm a writer not a builder, but I'm always in awe. And I'm not alone - I'm sure there is. 'digger world' theme park somewhere in the UK.
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