Our foundation trenches have become old friends over the last few weeks. So much rainwater had collected in the clay-bottomed channels, taking on the rusty shade of clay, that it wasn't possible to see quite how deep they were. Sam knew where there was a raised section and bragged to his two friends that he could walk on water, keeping his balance along the narrow but concealed bridge. Of course Oscar and Ethan could not resist having a go - but when they stepped on the water it came up to their middles.
Yesterday we hired a pump to get all the water out of the foundation trenches. This job was supposed to be done by about 10.30 but the pump didn't arrive until then. Once installed it made quick work of draining the trenches and the water disappeared quickly via the soakaway which was a big relief. The concrete poured into the bottom of the gullies has now gone off and the next job is to try and stack the vast amount of blocks which arrived yesterday. And glorious mud is everywhere!
looks like things are progressing nicely Judy, must feel good to have the foundations in. You should press Sam and Polly into service to get the blocks stacked, don't you remember helping Dad build steps when we were kids, where do you think we got broad strong shoulders from lol :) xx Jo
ReplyDeleteAs they say over here, starting is half the work!
ReplyDeleteI remember it very fondly, Jo. All those trips down to the shop to get Mars bars in when we'd done a morning's work! And you are right, Toby, it is a good feeling to have got started, even though there is still a lot to do.
ReplyDeleteAnd Sam got a go driving the mini dumper truck up and down the drive, and dropping blocks. What more could you ask for?
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