Jeff Boucher, the concrete contractor did not show up as planned in early June, so Rick and Ed built a footer, including this massive section in front of the wine cellar. It took about a day and a half to construct the footer.	On the afternoon of the second day, Chad got to put Martha's used motor oil on the forms. Note to building inspector: two rows of rebar.
The concrete truck arrives under Nancy Higby's watchful eye.	The massive front of the wine cellar is filled ...
and the truck continued around the perimeter.	Finally, Rick wheeled concrete to the piers.
Rick finishes the screeding. Chad did all but the last five feet, but when it is your house, your camera, and your website, you get the photo op.	Ed installs the shear connectors every 4 feet to anchor the wall to the footer.
Our driver (also named Rick), did a great job. The all wheel drive, front discharge truck made this as easy as concrete work can be. That's still not very easy.	The crew celebrates their careful calculation of the required concrete. Ed, being a true carpenter, only writes on boards. The calc said 10.6 yards. We ordered 11 and had a wheelbarrow leftover. Those with good eyes will note a bit of concrete on the bank in the background.
The tools get cleaned up.	The finished product after backfilling and with cleats for the walls and the main beams.

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