Or to be more precise; can you be 720 pounds (326 kg for those of us on metric) more concrete? That’s the weight of the concrete that will be poured to support the decks, not including the water. 

The concrete will support 4 cedar tree logs that will be the front of the deck. The deck will be 24 x 10 ft (7,3 x 3 meter) and continue on the sides at a 4 ft width. Altogether that’s a truckload of wood;

Driving that in from Mc Coys was a careful ride; the total weight probably exceeded 1500 pounds, almost half the weight of the truck. I definitely felt it making turns and going uphill. Even though I stayed on the right lane and pulled over where I could, I still made some new ‘friends’ that thought I should drive the allowed 55 instead of 45 mph. I preferred to be safe. 

Today I drove the Truck from Houston to the log home. I was glad to find it in good shape, no bent pine second floor and perfectly dry inside. It does look a little bit like a lumberyard ;

Most of the wood is the siding; what will be on the gable end and extension walls. 

I pitched the tent again, not against the rain but to keep any bugs out whilst sleeping;

This time it’s more comfortable, with my Coleman cot and sleeping bag. 

I picked up some 2×6 treated pine to start work on the side decks tomorrow 

It’s weekend and I’m a Warrior, so what could be more appropriate than this;

Arrived but still waiting for my suitcase to make it here, which was taken off the plane as I was late due to understaffed check-in counters at United Airlines. So I might as well enjoy a beer. 

The home cooked meal was delicious;