Pouring the foundation had been delayed a couple of times due to scheduling complications (Thanksgiving) and then weather concerns. But finally, we had a date. We drove up the day before.
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| sewer and electric connections |
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| trench drain |
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The next day was the big day. Starting around 7:30 am a whole bunch of pickups arrived with Dave's crew.
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| first concrete load arrives |
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| next truck coming down |
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| getting ready for 2nd load |
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| the third truck |
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| fourth truck passing barn |
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| Tim measuring bolt spacing |
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| barely made it |
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Lance guarding histruck |
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We wanted to be at least on the highway before dark, so we
had to leave.
As we were packing, we heard sounds of machinery, so perhaps they
got the smoothener machine
going.
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| moon over Miami peak |
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| new signs at gate |
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| sunset behind Indian peak |
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