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| One scoop or two? |
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| Moving septic tank |
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| Tank in final resting place |
Well finally! May is here and construction is under way! This month we began the
job of moving the septic tank where it had been sitting all winter
and repositioning it into a deeper hole and more in line with where
the septic field will be located. The big equipment was brought in
and with much gnashing of teeth and choice words we convinced the
contractor where we wanted it. With bated breath we waited for him to
drop it and smash it into a million pieces but all went well. He went home satisfied with his days accomplishments with many assurances that the field would be ready in time for the plumber to come and hook up everything next week.
The
next day was hot and dry so I had a chance to clear some downed trees I had cut last
year for firewood and bring down to the fire pit by the cabin. That morning before 6am I had stepped out to greet the sun and enjoyed the company of a chickadee who lighted on my head to
look for potential nest materiel. Marie took a picture through the cabin window but you can still see my little bird friend in spite of the reflection. The birds here don't seem to fear us and keep us company during the day and very early in the mornings.
Satisfied that all would be well for
the next stage – clearing the area for the septic field - we
returned to Montreal for a beautiful hot long weekend – Patriots
Day in Quebec – and Phil and Fer flashed up their BBQ for everyone
– Christina and Patrick and his two girls and Lara and Jessie came
over as well, partying into the wee hours of Sunday morning. Phil and Fer and Amy are off to Mexico this week so our thoughts will be with them as they travel. Early
Monday we returned to the property to supervise the next phase...
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| Leveling sand for field |
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| View of field initial stage |
Again the contractor seemed to be in a
bit of a conundrum even with the ground plans in his hand showing the
size and dimensions of the area in question. With two machines going
at it, one bringing in sand and the other levelling the area, things
seemed to be going well. Then I was called in to cut down some more
trees – with more gnashing of teeth because I love my trees you understand. Yet
this was soon followed by the shaking of heads and strange gurgling
noises from the contractor and his sidekick and just like that
resignation became the order of the day. Time to bring in the
inspector to see if he could make a decision nobody else seemed
capable of. At the time if this writing it is Wednesday and tomorrow the contractor is coming up to start the foundation. More gnashing of teeth from Marie...gws
