Progress while we were away

We had a week long bike vacation.  I'd planted wildflower seeds before we left, and they had sprouted when we returned.  The seedlings are too small for me to identify, but there are at least 3 different things growing.   We also did some more work on the conduit near the edge of the house.

More Earthwork and Satisfaction with a Job Well Done

Today we wrapped up some of the grading where there had been a pit that was about 5' deep that the contractor we had hired left. It is a long story, but we are happy that this is buttoned up before the rains come back.

Properly graded side yard

We also got a timer installed on the hot water heater to keep it from running during peak hours. Since we got an electric car we switched to a time of use electrical plan where electricity is much less expensive during off peak hours. This will save us money and is also good for the grid because we can shift our electrical use to times when others are not using much electricity.