We had a busy day today with the barn project. Everything had to be coordinated perfectly - a back hoe digger - laying the pipe - having the city do the sewer tap - have the building inspector examine the pipe work - then back filling the entire project.
It started at 8 AM and went to 4PM. Our front end loader operator was excellent. He was able to caluclate the grade as we went. He saved us hours of time. Then Keith and I had cleared the pipe for the sewer tap - then the city workers installed the tap - then the inspector came and passed our work - then the front end loader filled in the ditches and graded the lot.
Note the dark red clay soil. We made the sewer tap 8 feet underground. The clay was difficult to dig in - even with a pick and shovel. It was such a relief when the inspector said "okay - cover it up."
All that is left now - is the drywall upstairs - installing the bathroom fixtures - laying the wood floor - painting the interior walls - and completing the outside painting. We can do all the rest ourselves with no "hold ups" from the city.
Hopefully the barn will be done in time for our visit from the Taylors on August 11th.
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