Almost ready for concrete

That red coil of stuff in the front yard? Bro Bill thought it was water line, the new "pecs" stuff. Nope! It's some kind of reinforcement for the foundation. Tonight we took a look, and it's all laid out like a grid.

And that random paint can? It was this black tar stuff that they have painted all over the plumbing pipes. We wonder if those red grid lines will be tightened up. At the moment, they look like licorice whips just laid in there for fun (update: Mike the neighbor says they will pour the concrete, let it cure for about 10 days, and then tighten those cables). What's with all the black plastic, does that stay in there when they pour the foundation? Cousin Ed H in Ohio, tell us! Tune in next week. Meanwhile, I'll be ripping out some more of the ivy. While wearing my garden gloves.

Next Thursday, April 15 is tax day and we can't WAIT! Hug your CPA.