We finally quit digging down long enough to build up! We started setting the Form-a-Drain forms on the North side of the house and were able to complete about 100’ of it. It took some time to figure out the secret for how to quickly make the pieces the right length but after about 75’ I figured out to always cut them 3.5” shorter than the length I wanted and it comes out perfectly (This isn’t because I can’t cut right but the corner connectors need 3/5” from the end of the run to the outside of the next board). Here’s Aric pounding in some stakes on one of our first sections of drain.

 Here is a quick overview shot of what we accomplished on Wednesday.

It’s been very nice weather for being outside and working. It’s a bit sweaty! ;)

Meanwhile the kids were enjoying the gangways across the footing trenches. Needless to say, they fell in a few times. J