We had lost most of our hope for starting the house this summer, and then everything started to happen all at once. Our Concrete guy said he is coming right after the Labor Day Holiday, so our excavator Troy went into action before the Holiday.
Gari and Dijon hanging and chilling in the Airstream at Eagle View.
Sawtooth shadows on Mt. Baldy.
We went on a hike with Dijon up Big Elk Creek.
Chad and Steve removed the Airstream fresh water tank to find a big leak. Gari inspects the progress.
Chad cleans up and reassembles the tank and protective cover.
We found several sharp sheet metal screws, sharp pop rivets, lots of sharp metal shavings and various other debris including the leaked fresh water inside the fresh tank protective cover. What ever happened to craftsmanship and pride in workmanship? Most workers have lost that long ago. It's a shame.
After two years and a few days, we finally got around to repacking our trailer wheel bearings. It certainly is nice to have an inside location in which to work. Steve gets a better view of the brake caliper bracket and mounting bolts with the reverse camera mode.
First brake caliper removed. Not difficult.
First spindle greased and bearings packed, rotor ready to be reinstalled, but first must wipe grease off hands!
With all six wheel bearings repacked, it was onto the next project. Something is resting underneath the cooler.
What could it be?
Under foil on a baking sheet...
Half a flat cut brisket! Prepared in the smoker. That was an overnight smoke. Took about 14 hours. Oh that bark was good.
Another spectacular show at the end of another fine day.
Troy came by and spread some 3/4 gravel at the back of the Shop to prepare for installation of a LP Propane tank.
That should work. A nice level spot for the tank.
Robert came by from LP Propane right on time and lifted the 500 gallon tank into position.
Robert installs the grounding safety wire as a finishing touch.
Tank is 10 ft from building as required.
Below Troy begins to excavate the house site. He always starts with removing the vegetation and top soil for later use. Lots of guys don't conserve the top soil and that is a mistake around these parts.
Troy has the outline cleared of top soil and vegetation.
Troy paints the corners so he knows where to dig and where to stop.
Troy has Steve running the laser elevation rod.
Almost finished with the crawlspace area.
Steve stands by with the rod to check the elevation of the last corner.
Voila, Fini !!! We are now proud owners of a $1,000 hole!
One final touch, Troy trenches in the water line underneath the footing.
1-1/4", 250 psi water line installed, ready for Rob the concrete guy next week. Come on Rob, we're rooting for ya!
Inversion clouds hang low in front of the mountains to the north of Eagle View.
The mountains to the south look much larger when we are down the road approaching Eagle View from the north. You can just see the Shop's tan twin garage doors just right of the road near center frame. The mountains make the Shop look small.
Now we will take you out of this Blog Post and that's no Bull... it's a Cow!
Wow, only $1000 to dig the foundation? That is a bargain!
ReplyDeleteValley Excavation Troy is fantastic, more than fair in pricing, extremely skilled in site work, and honest as the day is long. That said, we do still have additional concrete excavation work remaining... frost walls for wrap porch, and garage walls. That will probably be close to an additional $1k.
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