Cement and Heat

Bob was off to work a little after 7:00 to the site as Mike called and said Cook Concrete was on the way to pour footings. It was hot and getting hotter, which has been a rough adjustment after our long cold winter. Our bodies haven't adjusted yet, especially doing physical labor. Bob said he wasn't used to doing a full day of work any more, but if this keeps up, he will either be in fabulous shape or in the "home!"

They put the forms in and moved dirt around to get ready for the cement trucks. I was home working on our purging goals before we have to pack. Bob called and asked me to bring a cooler of ice and water as they were all drinking a lot trying to stay hydrated in the heat.

I picked up Blake and Eva from their half day of school and we took their lunch over to watch the cement trucks arrive. Meanwhile, Mike bought Subway sandwiches for all of the workers which were greatly appreciated.

The trucks are huge and amazing. I couldn't believe the way the driver could maneuver around the hills and sand. It looked to me like it could topple into the hole any minute.

Blake, Eva, and I walked down the bike trail to the store for ice cream just to take a break. I had trouble leaving as it was fascinating to watch and I was at all times ready to throw myself in front of our shade tree and apple tree to protect them from harm. We worked too hard to save those trees. However, all was well and the work moved right along.

Now the cement sits for the long weekend and the next step will be pea stone for drainage around the forms. Our neighbors have been great and even invited us to lunch on their porch if we needed a break from the heat and dust. We sure appreciate it and hope they don't all get sick of us before it's over. 

At this point, I stand and gaze into our canyon and just can't really make myself believe this is actually happening. Until next week......