Time Runs Out

 Once again, time is running out. The trees, confused by a long, wet summer, are all in different stages: "Yellow leaves, or none, or few" do hang upon these maples and birches. The weekend storm stripped away some of the looser foliage, and soon everything will be bare. I need the snow to hold off for just ten days: that will be enough to finish the slab of the foundation. After that, I will be content to conduct carpentry in winter weather. 

Tying Things Together

 We're getting set for the big pour. I've laced the rebar together; now I just need some fair weather...and fewer leaves! 

Autumn

 Fall is setting in. The colours are not so bright this year; the bright yellows in particular (birch?) seem to be absent. The leaves stayed green too long because of the rain, and I think they will fall without the usual display. 

Foundation

 I finally finished the footing for the new potting shed. The old shed, rotting quietly in the background, has been taken over by squirrels and skunks. On Tuesday I'll start tying up the rebar for the slab.