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Updated Jan. 3, 2004
Posted June 22, 2003

Week 1: Excavation, June 17

cat in grass

Above: Tilly enjoys a quiet moment in the garden before the excavator is due. Right: Kevin takes advantage of the ground to measure. We are happy to confirm that trusses can be used. This will save time and money.

 man measuring

back of house

truck and backhoe

Left: Before the backhoe.
Above: The work begins.

house with basement dug out

 

pile of dirt

Above: A big pile of dirt in Karen's back yard. Left: Wow, that didn't take long. If it rains, we'll put in a swimming pool instead.

woman holding boy

Madeline and Ed check out the pit while Sara, right, prepares to dive in.

 woman preparing to dive
Right: Tilly thinks maybe
all this dirt isn't so bad after all.
 cat in dirt

 

Preparation leading up to demolition that began June 12
Week 1: June 12-18
Demolition, June 12-16 Siding, June 14-16 Waiting for concrete, June 18-???