Getting a lot done

Yesterday, my impatience or frustration with slow progress was put to ease. A lot got done, as the concrete contractors where here forming the patio (which will be poured today actually) and a trenching contractor was here as well. You can see the trenches in this photo:

This shot is a closeup of the patio layout. My next post should show the concrete has been poured. Next week they will come back and add some additional coloring to it to make it pretty. Also next week, we expect the sidewalk, dog run and firepit to be done.


Here is a shot of the firepit do date. There is a little more excavation work, then the retaining wall and steps will be built. This is scheduled for saturday. We will have a five foot concrete apron around the fire pit for camp chairs, etc. The pit itself is 1.5 feet deep recessed, which is the Traverse Mountain HOA regulation, because it tends to be breezy up here. Since the whole firepit area is already 5 feet below yard grade, we are in even better shape.