well...they're almost here...

we are still awaiting an update from the USDA with an estimated release time/date for the stones. here are a couple of images before the finished pieces were tucked in their crates. nicole and erik took these pictures during their recent visit to china:




barring any significant delays, here is the installation schedule:

12-13 DEC 06 TUE/WED
+ SURVEY COMPLETE
+ HUBS PLACED

14 DEC 06 THURS
+ EXCAVATION/COMPACTION
+ FOOTINGS DELIVERED/UNLOADED
+ CASE 580 DELIVERED/UNLOADED

15 DEC 06 FRI
+ FOOTINGS SET
+ STONE DELIVERED/UNLOADED
+ EPOXY ROD

18 DEC 06 MON
+ INSTALL STONES
+ CONCRETE POUR

19 DEC 06 TUES
+ LANDSCAPING