Project Day 100 - Preparing the Flatwork

Dave loaded up "my" new gas, double-oven range last night onto the utility trailer. Because the driveway is being poured tomorrow, we needed to deliver the range today. The gas company is coming next Thursday to install the gas lines and tank. That day will be the first day that the driveway can be driven on. We are trying to stay ahead of the driveway traffic!

It was a bit tricky getting the range off the trailer because it was at a tipped-down angle, which forced the guys to push it upward to get it off the utility trailer. But, with much grunting and huffing, it was accomplished lickety-split.





The insulation crew was just finishing up blowing the insulation into the attic space when we arrived.





Brad arrived at 8:30 AM and he said the load of gravel for the RV pad had already been delivered.



As you'll see in the following photo, the dumpster was removed last night.



Brad had been sweeping the inside of the garage, so while the guys were out surveying the day's plan of action, I set to work. Yes, I said WORK. When Dave and Brad returned to the garage, not sure who was about to faint first at the sight of me working.



As you can see, Brad couldn't stand it, so he took over. I very reluctantly (wink, wink) gave him the broom.



Kevin, and his flatwork crew, gathered the framing lumber and set to work.



There was some smoothing of the surfaces that needed to be done...



Including at the feet of those sitting at the Garage Observation Station...



There was some digging at the street edge that needed to be done (that's Kevin)...



And there were many forms that needed to be laid.



Note: In the above photo, there is a square area that is framed. This is where the wheels of the RV will be parked.

While the flatwork was being done, Brad, as usual, kept busy. Here he painstakingly scrapes mud from the foot stoop.



More flatwork...







Kevin set to work leveling the gravel...



And doin' a little showin' off with the wheelies...



But, in the end, it looks great--a level gravel parking pad.



Let the inspections begin! Unofficial Inspector Dave and...



A rogue inspector...



As we drove away for the day, we could see the enormity of the concrete pour that will commence tomorrow.







Kevin, you deserve a special thanks for rearranging your schedule to complete the flatwork today. This allowed us to arrange for the concrete pouring tomorrow and be ahead of the massive rainstorm that is predicted for Friday.

The POD (moving storage unit) will be delivered tomorrow to our current home. Therefore, we will not be going to the property for the massive pour. But, I predict that the next blog entry will be a "moving" experience!