The weather has been downright tropical the last few days. Humid, in the high 70's every day with thunder showers every evening. We had a very narrow window to get the foundation pad poured, but through the herculean efforts of Brent and Paul the work got done. Paul was back on Tuesday, and stayed until around 9PM laying out the pipes, the insulation, and the pipes for radiant heat. Brent had called for cement, with a target delivery time of 9 AM Wednesday... The weather looked iffy, and when he got home had a message that it would be delivered on Wednesday-- at 7 AM! So, he was back at the jobsite at 4 AM, laying and tying rebar.
The cement trucks rolled in at 7, and the cement was able to set up before the thunderstorms started at 4 PM. Apparently, this rain is good as it slows the cement cure time, resulting in a stronger floor. One downside, Lyndonville Electric did not run power. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it happens by the end of the week-- They won't put up a pole if there's even a HINT of thunderstorms.
I spoke with Jeb today. He is still pushing for the raising on the 9th. he'll need to work around the weather himself, so it will be nip and tuck. Next week Loralee and I will be busy in the evenings oiling the frame. This consists of coating it with a mix of linsead oil and thinner. Jeb also asked me to mow under a section of field where they'll put up a big tent to work out of. Ah, Progress!
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