We've had some weather setbacks....first the terrible heat.  It's been over 100º for the last two days as the guys worked on the roof.  I don't know how they did it.

Tuesday afternoon I was at the library when the wind hit rattling the windows.  I packed up and ran to the hardware store to get a tarp hoping I could cover the opening I knew the guys had left in the roof since they needed some plywood to finish it off.

 I managed to get home just as it started sprinkling and nailed the tarp in place over the hole.  We got about five minutes of rain and the tarp didn't cover the roof- only the "hole" so some water inside....but nothing like what we got yesterday....yes, the hole was covered with plywood by then but the roof didn't have the ice and water on it yet so when it rained last night- and I mean it RAINED- the kitchen got soaked....water standing inside and dripping everywhere!

This morning John and Matthew arrived early and spent some time sweeping out the water and getting everything clean- no sawdust to hold the water.  I put on the big fan to move the air and by the end of the evening the floor was mostly dry and the roof looked like it was drying out as well.  I realize todays lumber can withstand getting drenched and the rain is not going to be a problem but arrrrgh..... I just wish they could have had the ice and water put on to protect the roof and prevent the interior from getting wet.  I've had enough difficulty with mold this past year.....

Joh sorted out the entry gable so Matthew dug the holes for the foundation....three sonotubes goinog down 4 '....and of course one of the holes was right over the water line running down to the garden hydrant and the electrical to the barn.  Fortunately the electrical was encased in a plastic pipe for protection.  They were able to move the hole to one side and work around the pipe....waited on the inspector to show up and the concrete to be delivered.... finally the inspector called saying he wouldn't be coming out-he trusted the holes were four feet deep...but too late to call for the concrete so delayed again.  Hopefully John can get concrete mixed first thing Friday morning and (I'm hoping) complete the framing on the entry roof and door opening.  Right now the only thing between me and the outside is a sheet of plastic...and nothing in the gables.  Fortunately it's so dry I don't have to worry about bugs-only raccoons.    And they're saying it going to be a hot weekend so I'm hoping I get some filled in walls and a full roof.  If it's hot...... the good news- my roof will dry out and the kitchen should be nice and dry by Monday...bad news- the air conditioner will be useless and I don't do heat all that well.... argghh....