D-Day Delayed

The concrete guy turned up this morning to discuss the job with me onsite but also brought the news he wouldn't be starting till Monday.  This is the first time I have spoken with him face to face.  I was able to detail all the concerns regarding drainage that needed to be addressed.  There was also the question of levels and the how the drain would be installed.

He is now all set and ready to go.  Weather permitting he will be here on Monday with a view to pouring the concrete on Tuesday.

He had a couple of suggestions as well for the small concrete slab already there which will solve a problem or two.

The photo gives you a clue as to how this morning's ride finished up.  Or more importantly how the pool is now almost 21 degrees and is almost swimable.  It was a fairly brief 'in and out' swim this morning as you could guess being only September 21st.  But it is a sign of things to come.

I managed to get the next brew's bottles washed and dried yesterday so all is ready to further supplement my supplies.  This one is a Black Ale.

We are expecting a possible stormy 28 degrees this afternoon and the possibility of stronger winds as well.  At least by being warm, this afternoon's 'drinks' should be pleasant.