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HOORAY!!!!!
WE FINALLY BREAK GROUND
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JULY
11, 2001, WEDNESDAY
Jerry, the posthole man, arrived with
his new toy, a Belarus tractor with a power auger. Costs $13,000 compared
to $33,000 for comparable John Deere. Can we say "Thank you, Detente"?
Jerry and his power auger made quick work of 24 postholes, 9" by 3'down,
as if he was cutting butter. By 12:45, we were chewing the fat and
settling up. The bill came to $325, $8/hole for 24 holes, plus the
previous use of his backhoe for the trees that had to come down. Jeff
came back later Jon came back with some news. He called home and Roger is moving into a new house with Laurie. Also Jon found out he might lose his insurance at work if he doesn't have 15 hours in the pay period which ends Saturday. Soooooooooo... Jon's gone back to Champaign to work for two days and will return on Saturday.
Wheeza's a bit freaked to be here alone with me, but we will manage. It does leave us short handed here, but Jeff says he and Matt can help me set the joists and if I take it slow, I can lay the floor on my own. If Jon can stay from Saturday to Tuesday, we can finish the framing. Simple supper and a cool evening.
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