A few steps forward...... and a few back...
The masons finished their work..
While they were working on that, I took the time to build the sand mound septic.. and that turned out great.
The day we had 4 yds of concrete coming (8/30) to grout cores, the truck pulls up, right on time, I chat for a moment with the driver.... walk around the back of the truck and notice liquid pouring out of the business end of the unit. Hydraulic hose popped a leak.... figures! While he calls his folks... we get some hoseclamps and old bits of hose... and get him enough of a patch to spin his load. Hour and a half later.... he says we will pour. I'm on the wall manning the chute with a shovel... two others grabbing rebar... setting anchor bolts. 80% of way finished I guess I just stepped onto air... no yell ( according to my mates) down hard (7 courses) onto broken, rocky ground. No loss of conscientiousness.... not too much pain ( adrenaline?) .... but a trip in an ambulance, several scans and some pain meds later and I'm due for a C6-C7 fracture stabilization the next day...... the two buds DID finish the pour.....!!
So not so much a step back.... rather a step sideways into the rest area for awhile. Doing well considering.
My son and I grouted the last holes this weekend using bags and a jug of water... I handled the water..
. Outside surface is 'tarred'... perimeter drain is in and backfilled with 2b stone.... my brother-in-law from next door has been operating the 'old hoe'.
So, should be ready for the "wood" part in the next week. Lots to do before it gets (stays) cold.