Today's progress in the pit.

We got plenty of work done, much more than you can see in these few photos. 

With Mark's dainty digger, we pretty much got one abutment hole done.

Nonesuch shale was found.
This bedrock is what we'll anchor the abutment to.

Now pumps need to be set up so water can be removed
during the construction of the footer.

 

Not seen here are the 4 other people we had out doing various jobs, including Steve Wright from OHM who we wanted to see the rock we'd uncovered.
Thanks to Rich K, Ken R and Jay G who came out and helped today.