3/12/04
Stump clearing begins

3/18/04
Most of the stumps are removed

3/26/04
Ready to start the basement excavation

4/1/04
Basement mostly excavated, now for the footer trenches

4/2/04
Ran into a 'few' rocks in the deepest part of the basement

4/9/04
Excavation done, ready for footers on Monday

4/12/04
Footers finished despite the constant drizzle

4/15/04
Footers finished, drain tile inside and outside perimeter, gravel in basement, pour walls next week

4/19/04
Wall forms going up

4/20/04
Walls are all poured

4/21/04
With the forms removed it looks like a basement

4/22/04
Building up the foundation for the front entry porch

4/24/04
A bit of an overview before the foundation is backfilled and grading starts

5/10/04
Construction resumes after a 2 week hiatus, foundation waterproofed

5/14/04
Foundation waterproofed, drain tile installed, backfilled. Ready for Framing on Monday