November 1, 2022: More Digging


Bud brought in the "little digger" to do some more excavating.




Before Marcello can finish framing for the footings, the surveyor 
had to return to place the "pins" to allow the framing to be erected at the correct elevation.

                  

         Meanwhile, the electricians did the initial work to hook up temporary power.

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