October 24, 2025
Another load of 20 blocks, and much stacking, leveling, and restacking, and the corners are joined! The step up at the back is to ensure that there is at least a 2 block stack at all points, to make it one contiguous structure.
Next is rebar in alternate cells. I'm using drain rock to hold the rebar in place, and avoiding the use of concrete to keep the structure more easily adjustable (thanks for the suggestion Tyrel!).
October 20, 2025
Picked up another load of blocks with help from Mark. Continuing to excavate the inner trench I discovered a buried concrete wall extending much of the length of the pad. So with help from Joseph and Alex we cut a passage for the blocks to pass. We also had to move the wall inward by half a block in order to thread between the concrete on either side and minimize required demolition. Cuttings are more than ready for this work to be finished. Aiming to be done by end of month!
October 17, 2025
Added a third course of blocks to the outer long wall to bring it level to the other side, and finish turning the third corner. Thank you Victor for helping dig out the final trench for the inner long wall!