Day 1 of the Build...

went pretty well, with the builders about half a day ahead of schedule. This is because they were able to lift the old patio a while lot quicker than they expected, partly because it was so old, but mainly because the previous builder had done such a shitty job. This view shows the patio area before the foundation dig started.




This view shows the foundations partly dug at the end of Day 1. As I type this entry, the guys are just finishing off the rest of the trenches. Thankfully, they haven't hit anything worse than a few roots from the old trees. I wish it was over already so that I could be sitting at my new pub, with a cold beer in hand.