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So you cooked it, or had it elsewhere?

It didn't feel that interesting.

Fried chicken hash at the Hummingbird.

No slope. We will have a curb on the front wall, and around the sides of the extension, except under the double doors, which will have a sheetmetal pan installed under it, to further ward off any water. Not to mention the slope of the ground in front of the garage carries the water away from the shop. All things we've considered. This will not have a garage door anymore, so no need for a flat, curbless entry.

Now that's impressive! And one less thing in a landfill. Bravo Marc!

OK

So it'll be safe even for a fat bastard like me to walk on! Seriously though, the goal is a strong and smooth slab, because all of the big tools will be rolled into and out of place as necessary. Al hired a great crew. I'm impressed with their work ethic and attention to detail. That and the fact that I haven't had to pick up a shovel.

#5, and as close to 12" spacing as possible. Wires? We don't need no stinkin' wires! I see some Edifiers in the shop's future.

The rebar standing vertically is under the new double door. It will get bent down, before pouring the new slab, to further tie the new slab into the new footings.

The wooden support posts are temporary. They're in place now because the footings for the lalycombs were somewhat undermined when the old concrete was removed. The new footings will strengthen the existing lalycomb footings. The wooden support posts won't be needed for the four foot addition, as the metal lalycomb posts are supporting the already existing header for the overhang. We will bury the left metal post inside the new wall. The new front wall will further support the existing header, and we'll take the little bit of sag out of the header when we stick build that wall. One of the metal lalycombs is hidden from view.

I can't watch him. I'm too jealous of the hair.

The problems of modern man are immense in scope. Oh for the simple days of chasing down your food and avoiding being food. If we were to ever revert to those days, I'd want Brent as my wingman!

I miss Ab Fab!

Have an incredible day!

The original finish was lacquer, so lacquer thinner would be the product of choice for removal. Lookin' good!

It doesn't quite make me want to take up the habit of smoking, but it's pretty damn cool.

Condolences gents.

Beautiful!

A cheese omelet, toasted baguette and an Earl Beige.

Especially if your middle name was For.

Bob Dick wouldn't be a fun name to have in grade school.

RIP Cleo. It sounds like she had a wonderful 18+ years, with a family that loved her.

Have a fantastic day Sir! Do something unusual today. Maybe open a bottle of wine?

Have a great day!

It looks like the weather played fair.