7 weeks +

Scaffolding has been removed as the roofing is complete. Deck work has begun out back and on the front porch. Nothing seems to have changed inside.

We had a nice long chat with neighbors Dale and Jackie.

The weather was great.
 

The deck is quite close to the woods.







I jumped down into the basement through the 'egress window'. No snow was evident, although I couldn't judge whether the frost was out. The floor was crushed stone, and didn't give much.

This view is to the front of the house. The stairs will be on the left.

Last week there was some snow in the left front corner.

This view is to the left (longer dimension), front

left, rear

Thursday, nephew Steve was in town on business and toured the project with us after work. He noted the size of the basement and told us we didn't have to get rid of anymore stuff as there was plenty of room.
Not helpful, Steve.

I had seen Dakota, the dog, jump down into the basement and back out. I wasn't as agile, but I did to escape. After all, it is called an egress window. It worked once, at least.

The vertical wood supports seen here will be replaced by steel lally columns when the floor is poured.