Starting to Build

Due to fear of poor weather later this week, we adjusted our schedule and used today to lay out the foundation for the shed. The success of the shed and its ability to survive during future years will depend on today.  From precise measurements, to aligned holes, to level rods, all will dictate whether the shed remains sturdy in years to come.  That being said, it was very exciting and fun to finally start building.  Getting to Wyatt's house, we faced our first issue when a post hole digger broke.  While there was a second to use, we found that it would be best to go to Lowe's and get another in order to ensure efficient use of time.  After a couple hours of digging, we ended digging the holes just in time for lunch.  While I thought that it was very difficult, this turned out to be the easy part of the day.  After a delicious turkey and ham sandwich, we were forced to cement the posts.  Using 11 80 pound bags of concrete and a lot of water, it took us a few difficult hours to pour the concrete into the post holes.  Zach diligently shoveled the concrete in water in order to assure that it wouldn't dry, while Wyatt and Henry focused on alignment of the post holes and how leveled the posts were.  I tried to help where possible, but tried more than anything not to mess anything up.  After a long and difficult day of work, I am looking forward to building off the base tomorrow before going to the Racino on Wednesday.