June 20, 2022 - Underground Plumbing and Foundation Slabs for Home/Garages Done!




Our Tres Amigos:  Erasmo, Juvie and Victor
Hardest working guys we've ever met!!
BEST of the BEST!

4 Trucks & 36 yards concrete later--Garage slabs DONE!



Pouring RV garage slab

Almost done with main garage








1st truck arrives

The Usual Spectators :)

Early morning pour for "Garage" slab(s)


"Home" slab DONE! - 4 or 5 trucks & 40 yards concrete later


Tight fit for this concrete truck!

Using Power Trowel


One of Phil's many jobs: keeping the soil wet




Everyone ready to Rock n Roll!



The early morning of our first "slab" pour - "Home" portion only
Garage slabs to be poured later date (concrete shortage!)














 


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