Well this weekend was very productive, despite the many challenges Keith and Bob faced with building the forms and digging the footers. Saturday was a great weather day and they got out there early prepared to put a long day in. Unfortunately, two key pieces of equipment (the laser level and the generator) were not working. This caused a massive slowdown on Saturday as they were only able to use the smaller saw to cut the wood for the forms and they had to repair the level. I was still impressed with the work that they had accomplished by noon on Saturday when I brought the kids out for a visit and some Rita'a Italian Ice (pictures below). But I know it was a long frustrating day for them.
More frustration on Sunday when it rained all day long. Although they were still able to complete three sides of the footers, they didn't get everything finished on Sunday as we originally hoped could happen, so it will have to be finished next weekend instead. Keith will also need to do something special with the walkout basement side where the "sugar sand" as our blocklayer calls it, has been collapsing every time Keith goes to dig.
Thanks again, Bob for all your help this weekend. I know Keith greatly appreciated the help out there!
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