The Walls Get Started

5th
Early AM we dropped our car off at Metro Motors in St. Thomas to get the transmission fixed. We had a helluva time getting a rental, but Spencer's came through in the clutch. You just can’t count on cars being available when you need them on the spot. When you live here, they seem to come to your aid more readily. Maybe it was the “Ohhh is me” that got it.

Wow! Only one day?!? Doesn’t seem right. However, they say our truck is fixed. Hallelujah! We say. Don’t worry, story doesn’t end there.

8th
It was a really long day at work. Get used to it! We planned out the location of all the walls and started laying the first level of blocks. We are using ICFs, which stands for Insulated Concrete Forms. They are panelized styrofoam block that snap together like Legos. Concrete is then poured in the middle with the reinforced steel. They are all white and glow in the sunshine. By the time we are done it should look like we are building an igloo.

9th
Another long and productive day. By the end of the day we have the third level up. We are hot and exhausted so we head to Francis on the way home for 30 minutes of swimming and cool down.