23 Slab done and dusted

23.             Slab done and dusted

Friday saw Stefan and Jake arrive at 8 o’clock, the pump lorry arrive to set up at 8:10am; the neighbour’s concrete arrive at 8:15am just to cause maximum confusion in the lanes, our other helper arrive at 8:30am, last minute taping up of the Red Baron by 8:45am, and everyone standing at the ready with rake in hand by 8:55am the first 6 cubic meters of concrete arrived at about 9:10am.

Stefan took charge with the pump spout and with his expertise was able to place the right amount of concrete in the right place so that minimal amount of moving wet concrete around was needed.  A valuable talent to find one had on site.

The rest is photos showing progress through the morning, with the fourth lorry finishing by 1:30pm.

Finally topping up the retaining wall with the final dregs from the last lorry. No wastage.

The forecast behaved exactly as predicted, with the sun coming out properly as we finished, and a very slight drizzle at about 4pm.

By 6pm we had everything covered to help the curing process and by 6:30pm Max and I were at the neighbours being hosted yet again to a comfortable evening with a home cooked dinner and fire-side relaxation.  Thank you Fred and Hilary.  Can't wait to have you to dinner at our place.

The week went according to plan, and we feel very relieved it is now behind us.  My body is feeling a little bit older with a few aches and pains.  I’ve discovered a few new muscles in this past week.

I have a few video recordings which I will try and load tomorrow so you get the full movie option.

Just had a great afternoon and evening out with Sian and Keith so not enough time to get them loaded in time for the Sunday morning viewing.  Thought I should at least get this latest posting out tonight though.